The United States Postal Service is experiencing monumental delays. You may ask what does this have to do with a cigar blog? As the United States is seeing an increase in COVID-19 numbers, people are turning to online shopping in order to get their Christmas gifts and this includes cigars. This has led to an increased volume never seen before. We were recently sent a video from a trucker in Indiana who shared with us […]
Following the announcement of Miami Cigar Co. regarding its restructuring decision, Manifatture Sigaro Toscano, manufacturer of the 200-year-brand TOSCANO®, reassures all Valued Customers in the United States of America that for the time being, we will continue to provide the best customer service and the most premium of products via Miami Cigar Co. until further notice. Any and all changes in distribution will be promptly communicated.
On the heels of Miami Cigar’s recent restructuring announcement, La Aurora, the oldest Dominican Cigar Factory, wants to assure its Valued Customers all over the country, that they will be able to order their La Aurora Cigars uninterrupted from Miami Cigar Co. La Aurora is confident that the MCC important decision will result in better service for us all.
November 27, 2020 (Miami, FL) – In a letter to the cigar community, Miami Cigar’s Vice President, Jason Wood, had this to say about the company’s upcoming restructuring decision. “Dear Miami Cigar Family, Many families begin as a small unit and then grow in numbers as the years progress. Ultimately, with that growth, there comes a time when family members need to make hard decisions for their own individual futures. Our Miami Cigar Family is […]
Last week Hurricane Iota hit Central America and is reportedly the strongest Hurricane to hit tobacco country. The Hurricane created hardship for the people of Nicaragua and Honduras. With CLE based in Honduras they have launched a GoFundMe page to benefit the people of Honduras who have been affected by Iota. The CLE Foundation is a non-profit organization envisioned by Christian Luis Eiroa, the founder of C.L.E. Cigar Company. The CLE Foundation mainly sets forth […]
The longest-serving chairman of the Cigar Association of America has stepped down after serving five years in consecutive terms as leader. Javier Estades, who is also CEO of Tabacalera USA, the nation’s leading premium cigar company, first was elected chairman of CAA in 2016. At the cigar trade association’s annual meeting Friday, Estades was heralded for his leadership and commitment to the cigar industry. “There are some people in life who just get it,” said […]
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, Davidoff takes inspiration from the Chinese zodiac for the ninth consecutive year, the Davidoff Master Blenders have crafted a unique cigar, blending tobaccos from multiple origins into an inspiring composition of flavors. With its rich aromas, this exceptional Gordo cigar is sure to surprise and delight the palates of aficionados around the globe. 2021 marks the Year of the Ox, a zodiac that is characterized by diligence, dependability, strength […]
The highest volume independent online cigar company is, yet again, expected to be sold to a cigar manufacturer as direct to consumer sales continue in the cigar industry. Famous Smoke Shop was formed in 1939 by David and Rose Zaretsky in New York City. In the year 2000, after increased taxes in NY, Arthur Zaretsky, son of the founders of the company and then owner, moved its operations to Pennsylvania. Famous Smoke Shop was a […]
An homage to the world-class soil and the storied cigar brands of Foundation Cigar Company’s and its founder Nicholas Melillo’s native state. The Charter Oak cigars, currently offered in a silky Connecticut Shade and rustic Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, have been highly regarded since their release. Now, Foundation is proud to announce a new edition to this highly popular line. Coming late September the Charter Oak will now be offered as well in a rich Habano. The […]
In typical United Cigars fashion they are collaborating once again with a true friend of the industry, Reinier Lorenzo of HVC Cigars. The original United Firecracker started back in 2006, with collaborations on limited releases starting in 2010 as part of their Series Unidas line. Every year since a new manufacturer has partnered with United Cigars to launch a limited release Firecracker. United Firecracker retailers have access to these limited releases that are usually launched […]