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News | Davidoff Second Art Initiative Weekend

CARIBBEAN AND INTERNATIONAL GUESTS GATHER FOR THE SECOND DAVIDOFF ART WEEKEND IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Davidoff Art Initiative Inaugurates New Art Studios at Altos de Chavón School of Design in La Romana February 11 – 16, 2015 Basel, Switzerland, February 26, 2015 – On February 11-16, 2015, the Davidoff Art Initiative hosted the second Davidoff Art Weekend in collaboration with Altos de Chavón School of Design and Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic. The […]

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News | Viva Republica To Release Limited Edition Culebra

VIVA REPUBLICA TO RELEASE LIMITED EDITION CULEBRA MIAMI, FL – Viva Republica™ is pleased to announce the release of its Limited Edition Culebra. The Company has produced one thousand (1,000) coffins each containing a traditional three-piece culebra. The Culebra is composed of three unique blends, featuring that of the Company’s Rapture, Rapture Maduro and Guerrilla Warfare brands. The three cigars each feature a length of 5.75,” in a 39-ring gauge. Inside the five-packs include a […]

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News | So You Want To Be A Cigar Representative?

Our friends at Klin Tobbaco, the makers of Hammer + Sickle Cigars are growing and as a result they are looking to hire a New England Sales Representative and they requested we help get the word out. Do you have what it takes to representative one of the hottest brands in New England? Then make sure you read the requirements and directions on how to reply very carefully. Sales Representative About the Job Klin Tobacco, […]

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News | Davidoff Ladies Master Class

Davidoff Ladies‘ Masterclass in the Caribbean – Enjoying Cigars at Dunset Basel/Altos de Chavón (D.R.), March 2015. The first Ladies‘ Masterclass in the Caribbean was held by Oettinger Davidoff AG and Casa de Campo, Premier Resorts & Hotels, on 23 February 2015 in Altos de Chavón, La Romana, Dominican Republic. During the champagne reception, the Dominican Trio “Grupo Bien”, sang the most popular rancheros of the island and welcomed the ladies who wanted to learn […]

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News | L’atelier Announces Limited Release Cote d’Or

L’Atelier Imports announces the Limited Release, Côte d’Or. Although the market is filled with limited release cigars, L’Atelier Imports has brazened the landscape with only one project to date that would fall into that category, a limited run for IPCPR attendees known as Extension de la Racine.  But when the Garcias offer you the opportunity to use a small amount of coveted Pelo de Oro from one of their farms, you don’t pass up the opportunity to create […]

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News | Tortuga Connecticut Ships

According to Victor Vitale, the Tortuga Connecticut has shipped to retailers. Those retailers lucky enough to get them, are part of the lucky few as the cigar is now back ordered until April 10th, 2015 when the next shipment arrives stateside. The Tortuga Connecticut is available in 3 sizes; Suave (5 x 52), Elegante (6 x 54) and Regios (7.5 x 56). You can hear Victor Vitale talk about the brand on The Cigar Authority […]

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News | 4 Members of FDA Panel Leave After Court Ruling

According to a report from the Associated Press, four members of the FDA’s tobacco advisory panel, including the chair have left following a federal court ruling that they had conflicts of interest. Members of the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee went through a screening process after the court ruling. Some resigned, where others were removed from the panel responsible for advising the agency on tobacco-related issues. Those no longer on the tobacco panel include: Dr. […]

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News | Vivalo Cigars Launch

Vivalo Cigars is launching at Vincente of London which is located in Naples, Florida. The former employee of Rocky Patel will see his hard work pay off with the official launching of his cigar under his own company on March 19th, 2015. According to Patrick Vivalo, “The Vivalo “Serie Exclusivo” is made of 100% Nicaraguan Grade “A” long filler tobacco from Nestor Plasencias farms in Esteli and Jalapa regions in Nicaragua. A medium to full […]

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News | Boutique Blends To Collaborate With Altadis

According to a published report in Cigar Insider that was shared by Rafael Nodal, owner of Boutique Blends the aforementioned company is collaborating with Altadis USA in the creation of Romeo by Romeo y Julieta Aging Room. According to the report, the experimental project will allowed Rafael Nodal to create his own interpretation of the brand, Romeo u Julieta. In order to achieved this taste he will be utilized the tobaccos of Jose “Jochy” Blanco. […]

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News | La Marca Cigars Announces LMC Aniversario

La Marca Cigars Announces LMC Aniversario by Rodrigo Cigars and Tabacalera William Ventura Monrovia, CA – March 4, 2015 — La Marca Cigars, a retailer in Southern California, is proud to announce the LMC Aniversario, a cigar to celebrate the company’s first anniversary. Last April the shop opened its doors and has since gained the reputation for carrying an assortment of boutique brands. One of those brands is Rodrigo Cigars. Ken C. Wu, Co-Owner of […]

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