Maya Selva Cigars Celebrates “20 Años” Hollywood, FL — April 7th, 2015 — Maya Selva Cigars, producer of Flor de Selva, Cumpay, and Villa Zamorano, is pleased to announce that 2015 is our 20th anniversary in the premium cigar industry. “20 Años” will be the theme this year for Maya Selva Cigars. On March 8th, we had the honor of hosting a multitude of guests from around the world–including customers, friends, and industry media professionals–to […]
From Kafie 1901 Cigars: Kafie 1901 Cigars announces the arrival of their Connecticut Blend. We are proud to announce the addition of our long awaited Connecticut blend. Dr. Gaby Kafie, owner and brand creator states …. “I’m excited to offer a new interpretation of our blend in a Connecticut version.” The company started it platform with a maduro blend that features a Nicaraguan grown Habano wrapper. Kafie 1901 Cigars prides itself in doing business with […]
As the Department of Defense mulls changes to the policy of smoking in the military, the Air Force has made it illegal to smoke in recreational areas including its bowling alleys, beaches, parks, golf courses and basketball courts. Smoking is also prohibited in vehicles on bases where there is a person under the age of 14 present. According to Air Force Colonel Dr. John Oh, the Air Force, we’re committed to promoting tobacco-free living throughout. […]
ESPINOSA CIGARS UNVEILS ESPINOSA ESPECIAL Hialeah Gardens, Florida (March 26, 2015) – Erik Espinosa of Espinosa Cigars, has announced the release of a new cigar line, the Espinosa Especial. “It’s a new line, a new blend, a new cigar, but it’s everything you have come to expect from Espinosa Cigars and La Zona”, said Erik. Available in three vitolas: No. 1 – 6-1/2 x 48 No. 4 – 5 x 52 No. 5 – 6 x 54 […]
This week Padron mailed out a letter to retailers informing them of an increase in operating costs in both the United States and Nicaragua which would result in a price increase on their cigars. While no percentage was announced in the letter, the price sheet appears to reflect a $0.20 to $0.30 cent increase per cigar on the retail level. The price increase is set to go into effect on April 1st, 2015.
Asylum Cigars is releasing the Asylum 13 Nicaragua, Corojo and Ogre in two new sizes both of which are setsto ship in bundles with trays. The box production of the cigars are currently delayed and are expected to arrive in May. When released they will be in 21 count boxes. The 8 x 80 Asylum Nicaragua and Corojo will carry a $10.00 MSRP before local taxes, while the Ogre will carry an $11.00 MRSP. Meanwhile, the […]
The Davidoff Flagship Mother Store in Geneva reopens with a new look Basel/Geneva, Switzerland, March 2015 – Cigar lovers will soon be able to indulge in a completely unique and pleasurable experience in the heart of Geneva: The original Davidoff Flagship Store on Rue de Rive 2 has been revamped in accordance with the new globally standardized design concept “Davidoff of Geneva – since 1911”, and is reopening its doors on March 24, 2015. “We […]
General Cigar Celebrates an Icon with Hoyo de Monterrey Edición de Cumpleaños 150 General Cigar Company will debut Hoyo de Monterrey Edición de Cumpleaños 150, the first and only cigar to feature a proprietary Habano Shade wrapper tobacco, the first ever grown in Esteli. Hoyo de Monterrey Edición de Cumpleaños 150 is a 6” x 54 box-pressed offering handcrafted in Honduras. The blend features a classic Ecuadoran binder and a spicy combination of Nicaraguan filler […]
At this years TAA, La Flor Dominicana will debut the La Flor Dominicana Exclusive Series aka “TAA 47”. The cigar which will feature a Ecuador Habano wrapper, Mexican binder, and Dominican filler will be offered as 3 contenders. Members of the TAA will vote which size they prefer with the winner going into production. Contender #1 is 5.5 x 52, Contender #2 is 6 x 60, and Contender #3 is 6.5 x 54 Box Pressed Torpedo. […]
COUNTERFEITERS OF COHIBA, MACANUDO AND PARTAGAS CIGARS SHUT DOWN ACROSS FLORIDA IN SERIES OF SEIZURE RAIDS AND ARRESTS Richmond, VA–General Cigar Company Inc. announced that teams of special agents from the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco (“ABT”) conducted a series of raids and arrests throughout Florida relating to the manufacture, distribution and sale of counterfeit versions of the Company’s COHIBA®, Macanudo® and Partagas® cigar brands. Since February 28th, ABT has seized counterfeit cigars […]