The FDA has finally published its long awaited notice on premium cigars. The Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making (ANPRM) was released earlier today, and as anticipated, seeks input from industry, other stakeholders and the public on if and how the agency should define and regulate premium cigars differently from the status quo. This is the third of three solicitations from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that were part of the agency’s comprehensive plan […]
The following is a press release from United Cigars: UNITED CIGARS ADDS JOSE DOMINGUEZ SIGNATURE SERIES TO PORTFOLIO ~ LIVE UNITED, BUY UNITED, SMOKE UNITED ~ United Cigars is excited to announce the addition of the Jose Dominguez Signature Series Cigars to their portfolio beginning immediately. Manufactured at Magia Cubana factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic. “Jose Dominguez he has been blending and producing nationally recognized brands for other people for over two decades and has […]
The CLE Foundation, in conjunction with C.L.E. Cigar Company, concluded its “Save the Cans” initiative with full breast examinations in Danli, Honduras this past weekend. Throughout the month of October, C.L.E. Cigar Company sold “Save the Cans” Cans including 10 cigars and a double flame lighter to help raise money for breast examinations in Danli, Honduras. “We wanted to do something special for the month of October as so many of us are affected by […]
After a year of being distributed by Miami Cigar, Foundation Cigar Company will be bringing their Upsetters brand in-house for domestic distribution. “Foundation Cigars has distributed The Upsetters brand internationally during the past year and decided it was time to add the brand to our core distribution portfolio here in the U.S. We are extremely thankful and appreciative for all of Miami Cigar Company’s efforts during the Upsetters’ first year,” says Melillo. He adds, “Prior to The Upsetters’ release we […]
Drew Estate announces today that it has appointed STG Canada as its exclusive distribution partner for both domestic and Duty-Free premium cigar markets in Canada. This partnership will be effective August 28st, 2017, Vice President of International Business Development at Drew Estate Alex Goldman noted, “We are excited about our partnership with STG Canada, and plan to build on the success that we have enjoyed in this tough market over the past few years. I […]
After it’s critically acclaimed debut back in 2011, the Rocky Patel Fifty is being relaunched, but only in small batch releases and only in the brand’s most popular shape, a 6 ½ x 52 Toro. The Rocky Patel Fifty Toro will make its return at the IPCPR trade show on July 10 and will begin shipping to tobacconists later this month. For this initial run, 1,000 lacquered 10-count boxes were produced, showcasing the Toros in […]
La Flor Dominicana to introduce new items at 85th Annual IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas, NV this year. Coral Gables, FL July 5th, 2017 – La Flor Dominicana will introduce the following items at this year’s IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas, NV, July 11th – 14th. La Volcada – Litto Gomez was raised in the small South American country of Uruguay. La Volcada is a nod to one of its most significant cultural […]
Today Drew Estate announces the release of ACID Green Kuba Candela, ACID Blondie Candela, ACID Blondie Red, and ACID Blondie Gold. The ACID Brand will be displayed in Drew Estate’s booth (Booth #2608) at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow, held July 10 – 14, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The ACID Kuba Candela and ACID Blondie Candela feature a smooth candela wrapper, with Drew Estate’s signature ACID infusions, allowing for the natural sweetness of the […]
Dunbarton, NH – Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust is currently taking pre-orders for the second liga in their very Limited Production Muestra de Saka series of cigars. The deadline for pre-orders is July 14th, 2017. “Muestra is the humble, common word for “sample” in Spanish, however it takes on much more important, sometimes reverential, meaning when used in a handmade cigar factory. A muestra is the vision of the ligador and torcedor realized, it is the […]
Nashua, NH, July 3, 2017– “What this country needs is a really good five-cent cigar.” Thomas Marshall The days of the five-cent cigar may be long gone, but the latest announcement from United Cigar Group regarding their famed Dos Hombre brand keeps with the spirit of that iconic quote in today’s financial environment. The company is bringing back what they call “a great five-dollar cigar” and is helping retailers with their state’s tobacco tax burden at the same […]