In 2006 Two Guys Smoke Shop owner David Garofalo came up with a concept that would become one of the most sought after limited edition cigars each Independence Day. The cigar came to fruition when Don Pepin Garcia was visiting Two Guys Smoke Shop for a series of events. It was at one of these events that Garofalo asked Garcia to roll a cigar with a fuse on it. After some hesitation Garcia rolled the […]
Quality Importers Trading Co. and its family of businesses and brands (“QI” or the “Company”) has hired Les Mann to lead its sales effort, being named Executive Vice President of Sales. “Our promise to this Company and our customers is to dedicate the resources necessary to create an organization that develops innovative products and provides superior customer service. I believe the addition of a seasoned professional like Les is a testament to that promise,” stated […]
Drew Estate and Debonaire House announce that, effective, January 1, 2019, Debonaire House will begin distributing its own products in the United States. Debonaire House will directly manage all facets of its U.S. business operations including distribution, sales, and marketing. The company has entered into a partnership program with United Parcel Service (UPS), “Cigars Direct” which will allow them to ship Debonaire Ultra premium and Indian Motorcycle cigars directly from their factory in the Dominican […]
Omar de Frias is proud to announce the hiring of Shannon Strang as the new Director of Operations for Fratello Cigars. The Pittsburgh native comes to Fratello with a wealth of experience in accounting, business development, logistics and customer service. Primary duties as director of operations is to streamline our company logistics, solidify our relationship with our customers and suppliers, financial management and business development. “I am beyond excited that Shannon accepted this position. Together, […]
On July 13th, 4:30 PM at the Westgate Paradise Event Center during IPCPR the documentary Hand Rolled will have it’s premier. Hand Rolled tells the human story behind the cigar industry. It’s an in-depth look at what happened to the various families who were affected by the Cuban Revolution and why they ended up scattered throughout Latin-America. The film focuses on the people of the industry and juxtaposes the artisanship of premium cigar making against […]
Rocky Patel Premium Cigars (RPPC) has changed the look of its renowned FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY line. The packaging changes will be introduced at the IPCPR trade show in July, and the new look brand will begin shipping to tobacconists shortly thereafter. The Fifteenth Anniversary’s award-winning tobacco blend will not change. “For years, the Fifteenth Anniversary has succeeded because of its character, strength and complexity,” said Mark Weissenberger, VP of Marketing for RPPC. “It was always the […]
According to the Oliva Cigar website, “Serie O is a Nicaraguan Puro. Made in the original Cuban tradition of growing the same Habano seed in diverse regions of the country to produce a distinct blend. This blend was achieved by growing Habano in Esteli, Condega and Jalapa Valley.” It’s a cigar that goes way back with the original release featuring a cloth band and a box that resembled a toilet seat. Cigar Review: Oliva Serie O […]
On Friday, June 8, 2018, Bobby Newman, executive vice president and third-generation owner of J.C. Newman Cigar Company, appeared on the Rush Limbaugh Show. Bobby described the devastating effect that FDA regulation is having on America’s historic premium cigar industry and his family’s 123-year-old cigar business to guest host Mark Steyn. He explained why premium cigars should be exempt from FDA regulation and urged the public to visit www.SaveCigarCity.com to submit comments to the FDA […]
Eric P. Hanson, 45, of Hammer + Sickle passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 8th, 2018. Accordinging to Anthony Faletra CEO of KLIN Groupe, “The family and company is saddened by this tragic and unexpected loss. KLIN will continue to follow the path on both sides of the business that Eric paved for them. He was one of the most innovative people in the industry and it is our job, pleasure and honor to follow this […]
Today Drew Estate announces the return of ACID Amigos, an ACID Subculture collaboration with Two Guys Smoke Shop, a Drew Diplomat Retailer in New Hampshire. In 2002, Jonathan Drew invited Two Guys Smoke Shop to be part of a small, limited group of retailers with their own unique sizes and blends of ACID cigars, known as Subcultures. The Garofalo Brothers were excited and found in their research that the first Cuban cigar to be sold […]