DURAN CIGARS TO INTRODUCE THE “BIG JACK” 7×70 NEYA F8 AT 2015 IPCPR (Roberto Duran Premium Cigars, doing business as Duran Cigars, one of the fastest growing boutique cigar companies, will unveil a line extension for the Neya F-8 Ligero Typhoon during this year’s IPCPR in July. The new size will be 7 x 70 and aptly named “Big Jack” after Jack Torano, the company’s representative. Robert Pelayo Duran, owner of Duran Cigars, said this of the decision, “As we all know, […]
Flor de Selva “Toro” Connecticut and Maduro to be Officially Released at the 2015 IPCPR in New Orleans, Louisiana Hollywood, FL – Maya Selva Cigars is proud to announce that we will be adding a “Toro” vitola to our Flor de Selva Connecticut and Maduro lines. Our new Toros will be a classic 6 x 52 size, and will stay true to the Flor de Selva blends.The Connecticut Toro features a Honduran Connecticut wrapper with Honduran binders and fillers, for a […]
New records set for revenue and production in 2014 thanks to strong growth in sales of Davidoff cigars – Strategic investments in Honduras and Nicaragua reinforce “crop-to-shop” strategy – Cautiously optimistic outlook for current year Basel-based Oettinger Davidoff AG, the worldwide leading manufacturer of premium cigars, further consolidated its strong global market position in 2014. With market performance varying from region to region, the company secured above-average growth and thus increased its market shares. Despite […]
FRATELLO CIGARS ANNOUNCES BRAND MANAGER Springfield, VA (June 15th, 2015) Fratello Cigars is excited to announce the hiring of Mariela Matos as the new brand manager for Fratello. “This is a big step for our company as we expand into new territories and consolidate on our existing markets,” said de Frias. After graduating with an MBA from Spain, Mariela become the lead account manager for structured web; a marketing software company based in New York […]
2015 LA PALINA GOLDIE LAGUITO ROBUSTO EXTRA Goldie Drell Paley, the namesake of La Palina cigars, was the wife of Samuel Paley, who founded the company in 1896. Bill Paley, Sam’s grandson and current owner, created The La Palina Collection Goldie to celebrate the history, contributions and accomplishments of women in the cigar industry. Produced at the El Titan de Bronze factory in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami, the Goldie is made under […]
The Davidoff Flagship Store in Basel Rheinsprung opens with a new look Basel, June 2015 – The new Davidoff Flagship Store in the heart of Basel has been designed in accordance with the new globally standardized concept “Davidoff of Geneva – since 1911”, and is opening its doors on June 11, 2015. “We are delighted to open our new Flagship Store in our hometown of Basel. The challenge in designing this unique cigar shop was […]
Foundation Cigar Company adds David Sather as Vice President David Sather has officially joined Foundation Cigar Company as vice president and will manage sales, marketing and distribution in both the United States and international markets. A true tobacco professional, Sather began in the industry in 2000 with Drew Estate Cigar Company in New York City. He began as one of the first salespeople in the company, eventually rising to inside sales director before departing in 2011. “Sather […]
FRATELLO BIANCO HEADS TO 8 RETAILERS NEXT WEEK While the official debut isn’t until IPCPR in July, the Fratello Bianco which is the first new blend from the company since 2014 is set to so launch at 8 retailers next week. All of the stores are in the geographic area of where Fratello Cigars is based. The stores and event dates are: Old Virginia Tobacco June 16th The Tobacco Company June 18th Davidus Cigars June […]
MOYARUIZ ANNOUNCES THE CHINESE FINGER TRAP June 5, 2015 (Miami, FL) – MoyaRuiz Cigars is proud to announce their 2015 limited edition release, The Chinese Finger Trap. Production on this project will be limited to only 1,000 boxes. Each box will feature 10 cigars in a 6×50 Toro size. Danny Moya, co-founder of MoyaRuiz Cigars explained the concept behind the Chinese Finger Trap: “We had such a blast making last year’s limited edition release, the […]
June 3, 2015 — Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the second release of MORPHINE: Hand crafted in Esteli at Fabrica Oveja Negra. Black Label Trading Co. first released MORPHINE in June, 2014. This year MORPHINE was produced by BLTC’s factory, Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli. “MORPHINE was a huge success for BLTC last year. I believe it was the right cigar for our company at the right time, we had to bring […]