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JC Newman To Celebrate 103rd Birthday of Stanford Newman With Special Event

On Wednesday June 12th, JC Newman will be celebrating what would have been the 103rd birthday of Standford Newman with a special Facebook Live event! During the event Eric and Drew Newman will be sitting down to discuss their family legacy as well as the future of the factory in Tampa. It is expected that they will even be taking questions from the audience, live from Facebook. The company hopes that everyone will light up […]

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Indian Head Cigars Announce La Galera Anemoi

Indian Head boldly goes where no cigar has gone with the announcement of Anemoi (The name is pronounce a-nem-oy). The cigar is expected to debut at the 2019 IPCPR trade show and the company has sent over the following press release. Despite not being thought of as essential, the winds play a vital role in the growing of tobacco. They instruct us, by way of their direction, of the best spaces in which to grow […]

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David Ortiz & El Artista Cigars Announce Second Big Papi Cigar Brand

EL Artista Cigars has announced a new line extension for the David Ortiz line of cigars. “David’s brand recognition is growing across many of his projects,” states Radhames ‘Ram’ Rodriguez, President of El Artista Cigars, “and over the last 3 years we have seen good growth in the Big Papi cigar line and we want cigar fans to have something new.” Titled “The Slugger” after Ortiz’s signature Home Run style, the new brand is stronger […]

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Fratello Announces Space Fresh Pack

Omar de Frias has announced the release of a factory sealed fresh pack. The Fratello Space Fresh Pack features four cigars; two of which are new blends for the company, Sorella and Arlequin. The Space Fresh Pack will have two existing blends. Fratello Classico in its new format 6 x 50 and the existing Fratello Bianco II. Sorella features an Habano Ecuador wrapper, Indonesian Binder and Nicaragua and Dominican filler. Arlequin is featured in a […]

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Plasencia Cigars To Release Alma de Fuego at 2019 IPCPR

Plasencia Cigars, one of the world’s leading premium tobacco growers, announces the launch of Alma del Fuego, the third of five cigars that make up its signature Alma Series. The official debut will take place at this year’s International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) trade show, from June 28 – July 2 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. “We are beyond grateful and excited for the opportunity to […]

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Miami Cigar & Company Announces Resurgence of Don Lino Africa

Miami Cigar & Company announced on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 that the legendary Don Lino Africa line will be showcased at IPCPR 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Anyone that knows Nestor knows his love of travel, and years ago his travels to the African continent inspired his creation of Don Lino Africa“, said Jason Wood, Miami Cigar & Company Vice President. “Africa was an extremely popular line for us, and it made sense as part […]

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Davidoff Announces Golden Band Awards Date

Davidoff, the renowned luxury cigar brand, announced this year’s Eighth Annual Golden Band Awards which will be dedicated to Davidoff’s best retailers in the industry. The celebration, honoring the American Golden Band Award Winners 2019, will be held on the evening of Sunday, June 30th, focusing on a unique cigar and culinary experience. Exceptional French delicacies inspired by a famed Michelin-star chef will be enjoyed by a few selected guests in an intimate setting with […]

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Canada Implementation of Plain Packaging For Tobacco Set To Begin

According to a press release from the Government of Canada, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, announced new regulations for plain and standardized appearance of tobacco packages and products will begin to come into force on November 9, 2019.  According to the press release, “These packages and products are powerful promotional vehicles. Reducing the appeal of tobacco products is an important step toward protecting Canadians, particularly youth, from inducements to using tobacco products […]

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Imperial Brands Confirms Intention To Sell Premium Cigar Business

In a statement on Imperial Brands website, the parent company of Altadis USA has announced they plan to sell their premium cigar business. According to the statement, “Imperial Brands PLC (“Imperial”) today confirms its intention to sell its worldwide premium cigar business (“Premium Cigars”) as part of its divestment programme. The programme supports Imperial’s ongoing simplification agenda and will release capital to pay down debt and, where appropriate, invest in its growth agenda. Premium Cigars […]

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United Cigars Updates Look of La Gianna Havana

United Cigars has announced the releases of the new look of La Gianna Havana after 25 years on the market. Like Cinderella getting ready for the Ball, La Gianna has torn away her old threads to reveal the woman within. To commemorate this milestone and celebrate La Gianna’s 25th Anniversary this year United Cigars looked no further than its front step. Featuring a sophisticated new art work designed by Selected Tobaccos own Nelson Alfonso, winner […]

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