This morning Rocky Patel sent out a letter to retailers informing them of a price increase. The letter reads as follows, “Due to rising costs associated with manufacturing and distributing cigars we are announcing the following price increase on our brands. Effective April 1, 2015, we will be taking a 5% price Increase on our brands.” The price increase does not include All Edge, Rocky Patel Prohibition, Rocky Patel Super Ligero, Rocky Patel Decade Cameroon, Rocky Patel Catch […]
Griffin’s is launching the Special Edition Griffin’s Club Series III, the ideal cigar to enjoy a night out Basel, March 2015 – This Special Edition Griffin’s Club Series III is the last version and completes the Series of three Club Editions. It is created for those who are constantly in search of a modern and entertaining cigar, for those celebrating exciting night outs. With the creation of this popular Robusto format, suited for a memorable nightlife, […]
ROBERTO P. DURAN PREMIUM CIGARS & AZAN TOBACCO GROUP ANNOUNCES ITS PARTNERSHIP WTH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL ERIC PIRAS (Miami, Florida) March 17, 2015— Roberto P. Duran Premium Cigars & Azan Tobacco Group proudly announces its partnership with Eric Piras. Roberto Pelayo Duran continues to make aggressive moves to further expand Roberto P. Duran Premium Cigars. Eric Piras has a high public profile, significant management experience in the tobacco trade and a strong global expertise in sales […]
Day 2 Monday March 9, 2015 I skipped breakfast (that almost never happens) and chose to walk around a little before meeting with the group. “American” and “Cohiba” the Cuban people asked me as apparently I stuck out like a sore thumb. They were not asking for a hand-out or begging for my money, they wanted to sell me something. They had cigars, what locals call “street cigars” made at their homes with either their […]
My Trip to Cuba (legally) by David Garofalo My adventure began on December 27, 2014 when we interviewed Colon Ganley on The Cigar Authority podcast. Colin is the former editor of Cigar Journal Magazine and is now the owner of Twin Engine Coffee Company based out of Nicaragua. Colin also is the owner of a company called Cigar Tourism (www.CigarTourism.com) where he has put together trips to Nicaragua, Honduras and the Dominican Republic for years, […]
Davidoff launches its Golf Limited Masters Edition 2015: the ideal cigars to enjoy and share with friends on a golf course or at the clubhouse Basel/Switzerland, March 2015: The Davidoff Golf Masters Edition 2015 has been created with moments of shared golf pleasure in mind. “Aficionados who enjoy a round of golf with friends while contemplating the perfect scenery of the course, and find pleasure in the great camaraderie and celebration at the clubhouse after […]
According to Davidoff the parent company of Avo; “The Avo Classic Covers 2015 is the inaugural release of the new Avo Limited Edition Improvisation Series. The Improvisation Series is a new platform of Avo Limited Editions based on unexpected music and cigar inspirations to create rich noteworthy experiences for all to celebrate and share. Avi Uvezian fully embraced the improvisation of jazz – the band collaborating together to take the music in surprising paths – […]
ROOM 101 ICHIBAN EXCLUSIVE HEADED TO CIGAR REALM IN ASHLAND, VA LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 12th, 2015 – Room101, the Los Angeles based luxury lifestyle brand owned by Matt Booth, is proud to announce its second release of the bespoke retailer exclusive series, the new Room101 Ichiban Roxxo. The second of the Ichiban Series, a 48 x 4, is headed to Cigar Realm in Ashland, VA and will be available for sale on April […]
Oettinger Davidoff Announces At the Art Basel Show in Hong Kong 2015 Newly Designed Hospitality Lounge With an Interactive Window Presenting the Davidoff Art Initiative and Unveiling the New Edition in Davidoff’s Masterpiece Humidor Collection By «Maitre d’Art» Lison de Caunes Basel, Switzerland/Hong Kong, March 12, 2015 – As Associate Partner of Art Basel for the third consecutive year, Oettinger Davidoff will unveil a newly designed VIP hospitality lounge in the Collectors Lounge at Art […]
Last night on his Instagram & Facebook account, Pete Johnson announced a special 5.5 x 52 Tatuaje Event Sampler packaged with a free ashtray to be available at events. The set packaged inside the Tatuaje melamine ashtray includes Tatuaje Verocu, Tatuaje Black Label, Cabiguan, La Riqueza and Tattoo. While no MSRP was mentioned based on the cigars and the sizes the set should come in at under $45.00. The Sampler will make its debit in […]