Wednesday, April 26, 2017 — Miami, FL – Drew Estate announced today that the Kentucky Fire Cured Swamp Thang & Swamp Rat will start shipping in April 2017. Kentucky Fire Cured Swamp Thang and Swamp Rat were formally introduced at IPCPR 2016 and soft released at the 2016 Kentucky Barn Smoker. This thing should not be, and it’s a deeply disturbing yet pleasing smoke. Deep in the swamps it is lurking, waiting to be discovered. By pairing […]
Frank Herrera of H New Law has issued a press release announcing the Grandfather Status for Eddie Ortega. April 24, 2017 (West Palm Beach, Fla.) – H New Media Law and Ortega Premium Cigars jointly announce that the FDA recently issued eight Determination of Grandfather Status letters for Ortega Premium Cigar’s brands REO (4 sizes) and VIBE (4 sizes). While 58 other non-premium cigars owned by other companies were determined earlier this year to be […]
(Miami, Florida) April 24, 2017 – La Aurora is pleased to release the La Aurora 1903 Cameroon. The 1903 Cameroon is a line extension of the “time capsule” series, which also boasts the 1962 Corojo and 1987 Connecticut. These blends are dedicated to the years in which they began working with the type of respective wrapper used on each. The La Aurora 1903 Cameroon will begin this week. The La Aurora 1903 Cameroon is a […]
C.L.E. Cigar Company announced that the continuation of the EIROA The First 20 line will continue with the EIROA The First 20 Colorado and ships to retailers such as 2guyscigars.com today. Announced by Christian Eiroa on social media a couple of months ago, the EIROA The First 20 Colorado landed in Miami from Honduras yesterday and ships directly to retailers immediately. The Colorado is a continuation of the EIROA The First 20 Line that was […]
In a press release from La Flor Dominicana over the Easter holiday weekend, Ines and Lit Gomez announced the La Flor Dominicana Factory Experience. According to the press release; “We are proud to announce the launch of our new retailer and consumer factory and farm experience “The La Flor Dominican Experience.” This experience will give our valued retailers and loyal consumers the opportunity of a lifetime to experience the Dominican Republic through La Flor Dominicana […]
Today Tabacalera El Artista released details about a limited edition ‘Big Papi by David Ortiz’ humidor. Each is adorned with David Ortiz’s autograph and filled with Big Papi by David Ortiz cigars, part of the remaining original production run from 2013. “We wanted to memorialize the first batch of cigars David blended,” says Radhames Rodriguez, President of El Artista Cigars, “so we built eight exquisite 100-count humidors to house the remaining 800 cigars”. Produced by […]
Davidoff has issued the following press release on the passing of Avo Uvezian at the age of 91. March 24, 2017 – It is with great sadness that we share the news that our beloved friend, cigar legend and talented music composer, Avo Uvezian, has peacefully passed away earlier today. This sad news comes almost immediately after celebrating his 91st Birthday this past Wednesday, March 22nd. We recognize that Avo’s passing is a tremendous loss […]
Born on March 22, 1926 in Beirut, French Lebanon Avo Uvezian would lead a life that touched many people. He was known in jazz circles, as well as loved in the cigar world. He was 91 years old. Avo would travel to America in 1947 where we would go on to be one of the writers of Strangers In The Night but not before spending time as a member of the armed forces where he […]
On this weeks episode of The Cigar Authority we let the cat out of the bag as to whom the keynote speaker would be at the IPCPR 85th Annual Convention and International Trade Show. That person is Rudy Giuliani – the former mayor of New York City, who much of the world turned to in a time of crisis, shares his unparalleled insights on leadership, courage and the most pressing issues of our time. Celebrated by […]
February 28, 2017 ( Miami, FL) – C.L.E. Cigar Company, in conjunction with its Honduran supplier and principal tobacco farm, Corojo Farm, continue to follow Bayer Cropscience’s Better Growing Practices. Corojo Farm was first given honors by Bayer Cropscience in 2007 and has consistently maintained following the Better Growing Practices ever since. Bayer Cropscience requires full analysis of operations every two years in order to recognize this, including over 240 questions that investigate topics such […]