Richmond, VA—To celebrate the launch of the new Hoyo de Monterrey website, General Cigar is rolling out a “Box a Day Giveaway” to share the unique flavor of the Hoyo Monterrey Reposado en Cedros® brand with cigar lovers across the U.S. From now through July 31, 2012, consumers of legal smoking age are invited to […]

Miami, Florida – May 04, 2012 – In what one can term Beauty & The Beast; La Sirena and La Aurora have teamed up to create a new cigar, Merlion.. The name Merlion comes from a mythical creature that is half lion and half mermaid, the perfect fit for La Sirena and La Aurora. The […]

Ultra-Premium Cigar Brand to Honor Top Merchants PINELLAS PARK, FL, APRIL 12, 2012 — Davidoff, the leading luxury tobacco brand has announced the inaugural Davidoff Golden Band Awards Show, honoring those Appointed Merchants who best embody the Davidoff standard of excellence. The first annual awards show will be part of an exclusive Davidoff event on […]

April 4, 2012- Hammond, Ind.,- The world-renowned General Cigar Company and nationally-acclaimed Midwest Smoke Out have joined forces to make this year’s April 19 even more outstanding. General Cigar Company will be the premium presenting sponsor and featuring La Gloria Cubana and Hoyo de Monterrey at The Midwest Smoke Out, which happens Thursday, April 19 […]

CAO SAYS JUDGMENT DAY IS COMING Richmond, VA—When their fans talk, the team at CAO listens. From now (April 3, 2012) through June 30, 2012, cigar smokers will have a chance to select an upcoming CAO blend, as part of the brand’s “Last Stick Standing” promotion. CAO’s senior brand manager Ed McKenna explains, “Rick Rodriguez […]

Richmond, VA—General Cigar is proud to introduce Partagas 1845, a new, four-cigar collection which embodies 167 years of heritage and expert cigar making. This exciting new take on the venerable brand is a departure from the traditional Cameroon-wrapped expressions of Partagas®, and is set to make its retail debut on April 9, 2012. Alan Willner, […]

March 15, 2012—Hammond, Ind.–Midwest Smoke Out and Cigar Rights of America (CRA) are partnering for an evening of luxury, gourmet foods, live entertainment—and of course, cigars— Thursday, April 19 from 5-10 p.m., minutes from Chicago at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, in Hammond, Ind. Since Illinois legislation banned smoking in Chicago, Midwest Smoke Out (MSO) […]

March 14, 2012 (Miami, FL) – The 107 is getting a line extension, albeit in a limited edition. Miami Cigar & Company today announced the cigar that helped re-invent the oldest cigar factory in the Dominican Republic would be released in a salomon. The La Aurora 107 Salomon will be 7.25 x 52 which was […]

Tampa, FL – March 7, 2011 – Cigar icon Avo Uvezian is celebrating his 86th birthday with the release of his Limited Edition Anniversary Cigar, “La Trompeta.” The “86th Anniversary” marks the eleventh annual limited edition release from AVO Cigars, a tradition the legendary cigar composer started to commemorate his 75th birthday. The new AVO […]

General Cigar announces that Punch Rare Corojo will be offered for a limited time, starting today and ending on May 31, 2012, while supplies last. Seven frontmarks will be available, ranging in price from $3.59 to $6.49 per cigar (SRP). A very limited supply of the Punch Rare Corojo 10th Anniversary edition (5” x 50, […]

J.M. Tobacco’s New Direction: Full-Bodied “Carnero” Premium Cigar      “Carnero is all about strength,” according to JM Tobacco’s president, Anto Mahroukian.  “Carnero is Spanish for the tough, formidable mountain ram, which we feel fits this brawny, full-bodied cigar.  We’re all smiles at JM Tobacco.  We listened to our loyal customers, who kept asking ‘What’s new?’  […]

Press Release: 7-20-4 Cigars Adds New “1874 Series” to Commemorate the Founding Year of Company’s Namesake The year 1874 saw the establishment of what would become one of the world’s largest cigar manufacturers, the 7-20-4 Cigar Company.  Founder R. G. Sullivan built his company’s reputation on his motto: “Quality Still Impels Its Growth.”  The Manchester, […]

In 2010, Zander-Greg, Inc., introduced their first true premium cigar, Cuban Legends, part of their popular Nat Cicco brand.  Previously, Nat Cicco cigars were only machine-bunched, hand-rolled value-priced cigars.  Cuban Legends’ success was due to the company’s ability to offer the all-premium tobacco, hand-made cigar, at bargain prices. Zander-Greg has now added two new shapes […]

Press Release:  Long-Filler, Hand-Made Premium Cigars “For Everyday Guys”    “With five wrappers and five shapes, we haven’t left any cigar smoker behind.”  The speaker is Matt Urbano, founder and owner of Urbano Cigars, Inc.  “Our new 100% long-filler, hand-made Urbano Economy Bundles meet every smoker’s criterion for variety, satisfaction, and affordability.  These mild- to […]

There seems to be a big push for larger ring gauges in the cigar industry and cigar manufacturing companies are taking notice. Macanudo, America’s best-selling premium cigar brand, is adding two new large-ring frontmarks to its lineup. Making their retail debut this week are Macanudo Café Gigante and Macanudo Maduro Gigante. Created in response to […]