Yesterday news broke that the parent company of Nat Sherman, Altria issued a letter to the FDA that called for no exemption for cigars in the ongoing fight against cigar regulation. The measure prompted many on social media to boycott the company, with many retailers vowing to no longer carry the brands. For a while now on our podcast we’ve said how big tobacco goes in and fights against us which was eloquently put by […]
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Sometimes I hate to be right! Another Editorial by David Garofalo Seeing a big tobacco giant like Altria, parent company of Philip Morris getting into the Premium Cigar business with their acquisition of Nat Sherman in January or 2017 was like an alarm going off to me. Oh no… they are going to screw this up for all the premium cigar makers, retailers and consumers… I just know it. Some estimated they paid as much […]
On June 25th, Altria Group the parent company of Nat Sherman submitted a letter to FDA on behalf of Nat Sherman and the other brands they own asking the FDA to not provide an exemption for premium cigars. The company which posted a revenue of over 25 billion in 2017 has made it clear they are against the small Mom & Pop companies that make up the premium cigars industry. If you listen to The […]
David Garofalo and Mr. Jonathan are in Esteli, Nicaragua so Barry and the boys are left in charge. Chuck gets interviewed, Derek steps into the Asylum and so much more. We will take a look at cigars and sports and how they go hand in hand, We will take a look at factory tours, and let you know what is in store for the boss and his trusty side kick. Join us as we light […]
Altria Group, Inc. today announced that it has acquired the privately-held Sherman Group Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries (Nat Sherman). Nat Sherman sells super-premium cigarettes and premium cigars, and joins Philip Morris USA Inc. and John Middleton Co. as part of Altria’s smokeable products segment. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Nat Sherman has a terrific brand portfolio which complements Altria’s existing smokeable product segment,” said Marty Barrington, Altria’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and […]
Nat Sherman unveiled today a sneak peek of what can be expected at their booth during the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. The show which is a few weeks away will see Nat Sherman unveil the updated Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection. The cigar is available in three wrappers; Connecticut, Habano and Maduro. The Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano, a Nicaragua Puro will consist of five formats: Short Robusto (4.5” x 54, $5.50) Robusto Fino (5” […]
This week on The Cigar Authority we welcome Michael Herklots of Nat Sherman as we light up a cigar from the Care Package… The Nat Sherman Panamericana Cervantes. We will also explore Cigar Journal magazine and light up a 97 rated cigar in the Davidoff Nicaragua Box Press. All this and more, on The Cigar Authority… Next Podcast: Michael Herklots of Nat Sherman [chatwing id=”423810″ width=”600″ height=”350″ enable_custom_login=”0″ custom_login_secret=”” ][/chatwing]
Schrader Cellars, producer of iconic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons, is releasing the Limited Edition Schrader MMXIII Cigar to the market. This is the second cigar blend offered by Schrader Cellars, a stunning follow up to the inaugural Schrader Doco-Est MMIX in 2010. The Schrader MMXIII is custom crafted to Schrader’s unique specifications under the masterful guidance of Nat Sherman’s Michael Herklots at the Quesada Cigars Factory in Dominican Republic. Fred Schrader, owner and proprietor of […]
Nat Sherman has been in the tobacco business for quite some time. Since 1930, to be exact. This brand is known for its cigars and other luxury tobacco products. Nat Sherman continues to operate a retail location in New York City, where the company originated and gained their fame 86 years ago. I’ve never tried anything from Nat Sherman, so I figured today would be the day I’d check out the Nat Sherman Timeless Nicaragua. […]
Each Spring, the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) meets to address the issues that face the cigar industry. This mini trade show is only open to the top 80 retailers in the country. In addition to retailers, many manufacturers attend the gathering as well with some such as Nat Sherman creating a cigar exclusively for the members of the TAA. The stick was originally made as an exclusive for the Nat Sherman Townhouse in 2014. […]