On February 4th, 2019 United Cigar, distributor of premium cigars in the United States announced that measures have been put into place to prevent counterfeiting of their premium line from Selected Tobacco; Atabey. “Over the last year we have heard whispers of counterfeit or unbanded Atabeys” said Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars. “Regretfully, these whispers have turned into a reality and a few mislead consumers have felt the effects. Atabey is hand-rolled in Costa Rica […]
Aganorsa Leaf Habano is back with a familiar new look. Formerly known as Aganorsa Leaf Tabsa Habano, the new name, band and presentation are intended to align the brand with the Corojo, Maduro, and Connecticut editions of the Aganorsa Leaf series which were repackaged last year. “One of the key goals of our packaging changes is to demonstrate clearly the variety of taste and aroma our cigars offer while maintaining an overall coherent look and […]
With Miami Cigar & Company celebrating their 30th Anniversary in 2019 the company has announced changes within its sales force. New England Sales Representative Willy Marante has been promoted to a full-time Sales Representative position in the company where he will now serve North Florida. In his farewell letter to New England retailers Marante states, “It has been such a pleasure to be your rep for the last two and a half years. When I was […]
Miami Cigar & Company announced on January 30, 2019 that they will be handling national distribution of Barrel Aged by Karl Malone. Introduced at IPCPR 2018, Barrel Aged by Karl Malone is a collaborative effort between the NBA legend and La Aurora Cigars, Santiago, Dominican Republic. “I’ve loved cigars and enjoying them with friends for most of my life,” stated Malone. “Guillermo and the wonderful people at La Aurora have been so kind to me […]
United Cigars began the release of the 2013 vintage of the Byron 19th Century Grand Poemas on January 12th. Allocations of the Grand Poemas were made as only 200 boxes were produced with this unique tobacco. All 200 boxes are offered in humidors designed by Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco. “This is a beautifully blended cigar offering richer notes of cedar and molasses,” said Oliver Nivaud, Director of Sales at United Cigars. “After resting these […]
Miami Cigar & Company announced on Monday that Nestor Miranda will be reintroducing the ever popular Special Selection line to their Nicaraguan line of premium cigars, in conjunction with the celebration of their 30th anniversary of business in 2019. Originally introduced in the mid-2000’s, Special Selection will once again be coming from My Father Cigars in Esteli, Nicaragua in the Habano Rosado blend. Nestor Miranda Special Selection will be offered in traditional formats in the $7.00 price range. […]
Davidoff Cigars is set to release another complex multi-origin blend within its Winston Churchill cigar range. The beautiful Robusto cigar with tobaccos from Nicaragua, Mexico and the Dominican Republic will be available for a limited time only – The Traveller. “After the successful launch of the Winston Churchill “The Original Collection” in 2014, and the great success of the more intense “The Late Hour” line, with the industry’s first, unique scotch cask-aged blend, our Master […]
This time each year, since 1992, Two Guys Smoke Shop and The Cigar Authority have had the honor of announcing “The Cigar of the Year.” Today marks 27 years of The Cigar of the Year, an award that has been given out by David Garofalo, owner of Two Guys Smoke Shop, and the host of the award-winning cigar podcast called The Cigar Authority. David explains that his team takes this assignment very serious, and takes […]
The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) has announced the hiring of Lisa Cox, CMP as its new Senior Director of Trade Show & Events. Cox brings significant trade show experience to the position, serving most recently as the Vice President of Events at the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions, where she oversaw 13 meetings and the annual trade show. Under Cox’s leadership, the annual trade show revenue grew more than 50%. […]
Royal Agio Cigars USA announced today that they are re-releasing the Balmoral Añejo XO Lancero FT Edición Limitada. Shipments to retailers begin mid-November. Originally released during the 2016 IPCPR, the Balmoral Añejo XO Lancero Flag Tail (FT) Edición Limitada became a fast favorite among premium cigar smokers. Based on the positive response to the original release a little over 2 years ago, the Lancero FT will be available once again in limited quantities, with a […]