Drew Estate announces today the release of ACID Croqueta Tubo to Drew Estate retailers nationwide. Attendees of the 2019 TAA Trade Show held March 17-21st in Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic will get the first look at this beautiful full ring gauge, short length expression. Celebrating the power of purple times two, with 2 long filler nub smokes (2.5” x 50) within each tube, the ACID Croqueta defines the expression “one for now, one for […]
Oettinger Davidoff AG has announced an important development for their business in the Americas. Effective immediately, Dylan Austin, currently VP of Sales and Marketing, will become President – Davidoff Americas, and will take over responsibility for the Americas business that is currently led by Jim Young, SVP, Chief Commercial Officer. 38-year-old Dylan Austin joined the industry in 2005 and became part of the Davidoff family after the acquisition of Camacho Cigars in 2008. Mr. Austin has taken on roles of […]
“Today’s announcement is a huge relief for the premium cigar industry. Because there are no standards for testing premium cigars, there was no way that our four generation, 124-year-old family business could meet FDA’s rapidly approaching November testing deadline. FDA’s decision to extend the HPHC testing deadline until after the agency first issues guidance is eminently reasonable. “Although we will await FDA’s guidance, I remain very skeptical about whether it is possible to reliably test […]
Staying true to the pioneering spirit of its founder Zino Davidoff, the world leader in the premium cigar business re-introduces a cigar blended with 7 different tobaccos. A quest deemed impossible when first achieved in 2004 due to the challenge of rolling a cigar composed of 7 tobaccos with a consistent draw. “In the year 2004, relentless challenging of the status quo, exceptional and pioneering blending by our Davidoff Master Blenders made possible a cigar […]
AVO Cigars, has announce the seventh installment of the AVO Limited Edition Improvisations Series, a limited series based on unexpected music and cigar inspirations that create rich noteworthy experiences for all to celebrate: The AVO Improvisation Series LE19. “Avo Uvezian broke conventions as the first cigar manufacturer to produce an annual limited edition cigar in the year 2001. In honor of his legacy, we decided to “break the mold” once again, with this unique 2019 release.” states Scott Kolesaire, […]
Drew Estate, a global manufacturer and distributor of premium cigars announced today that Jessi Flores, Director of Subculture Studios, is leaving the company to pursue new business ventures. Jessi is a twenty-year veteran, having joined Drew Estate in 1999 after founder Jonathan Drew discovered his unique style of street art on the walls of Estelí, Nicaragua. During his tenure, Mr. Flores has been a driving force behind the growth of Subculture Studios, the well-recognized and often-awarded […]
The big game provided some nice exposure for the cigar industry. After the Patriots victory, several national newscasts showed Patriots owner Robert Kraft handing out cigars to celebrate the victory. We reviewed the Padron 50 Years yesterday but that was not the only cigar related item on display. The Vertigo Valet Lighter, along with cigars from both Drew Estate and Davidoff were also featured in 2 different special limited edition gift sets given to family […]
Royal Agio Cigars USA announced today that they will be expanding the San Pedro de Macorís brand line-up with the release of two lines, the Nicaragua and Sun Grown blends. San Pedro de Macorís handmade cigars are specially crafted to deliver extraordinary quality at an accessible, everyday price. The lines will be displayed in the Royal Agio booth (Booth #4034) at the upcoming 2019 TPE (Tobacco Products Expo) Tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV. A follow […]
On February 6th, 2019, David Lafferty was named the future Vice President of Sales at Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (DTT). Lafferty spent eleven years employed with Drew Estate in a sales position. He began his career as the New England Sales Representative to be promoted to the East Coast Regional Sales Manager and then again, he worked his way up to become the Director of National Accounts prior to his departing in May 2018. Lafferty […]
Two Guys Smoke Shop of Salem, Nashua, and Seabrook, New Hampshire will be celebrating its 34th Anniversary on September 11, 2019 by giving away the ultimate all-expense paid VIP Trip for Six to Las Vegas. This trip will be complete with first class airfare to and from Las Vegas, a luxury suite for six people for 3 nights, luxurious dinners and even some unforgettable experiences like racing. Two Guys Smoke Shop, a very popular New […]