On July 1, 2021, Cohiba® will launch Weller by Cohiba, the first Cohiba cigar to be created expressly for pairing with a fine spirit.
Developed in partnership with Weller Bourbon, the limited edition Cohiba cigar was blended to complement Weller Bourbon, a rare and highly-coveted wheated bourbon prized by connoisseurs for its sophisticated, moderately sweet taste and intensely smooth finish.
Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams said, “We blended Weller by Cohiba to be the ultimate cigar for spirits connoisseurs. The experience is rich and layered, imparting notes of cocoa, espresso and leather on the palate before cascading to a … Continue reading the story "COHIBA LAUNCHES WELLER BY COHIBA"
COHIBA LAUNCHES WELLER BY COHIBA
CAO FLATHEAD V21
CAO is about to put the pedal to the metal with a souped-up follow-up to the wildly-popular V-19 blend. Called CAO Flathead V21, this new release was created by Rick Rodriguez and the CAO blending team in Nicaragua to kick the Flathead franchise into high gear.
Rick and the team selected a Mexican San Andres wrapper for the blend which also includes a Connecticut Broadleaf binder, and a bold selection of Nicaraguan and Dominican ligero tobaccos. They then gave each of the filler leaves an abbreviated fermentation to lock in the tobacco’s native characteristics and added a secondary aging … Continue reading the story "CAO FLATHEAD V21"
La Gloria Cubana to Launch Medio Tiempo
La Gloria Cubana will debut “Medio Tiempo,†a distinctive, three-cigar collection shipping to retailers on May 4. Medio Tiempo is a full-time addition to the La Gloria Cubana lineup, and comes on the heels of “Spirit of the Lady,’ a limited-edition release that launched in March.
Steve Abbot, senior brand manager for La Gloria Cubana said, “The artisans of El Credito set out to highlight a rare tobacco leaf with ‘Medio Tiempo’ and ultimately delivered another fine example of their masterful blending techniques. All of … Continue reading the story "La Gloria Cubana to Launch Medio Tiempo"
COHIBA PREMIERES FIRST U.S. MADE CIGAR COLLECTION*
Cohiba today announces the launch of Cohiba Serie M, the first collection of Cohiba to be handcrafted by artisans in the U.S. for sale in the U.S.
General Cigar’s Cohiba Serie M is the result of a collaboration between its Cohiba team and the family-owned El Titán de Bronze Cigar Factory, with each cigar handmade in Miami’s Little Havana district. The limited edition collection is crafted by Cuban expatriate cigarmakers.
This exquisite collection will be available through fine cigar shops … Continue reading the story "COHIBA PREMIERES FIRST U.S. MADE CIGAR COLLECTION*"
Drew Estate Introduces Herrera Estelà Tienda Exclusiva for Vintage Cigar Lounge
Thursday, April 1, 2021 — Drew Estate is introducing a Herrera Estelà exclusive cigar for Vintage Cigar Lounge in Rhode Island. The new Herrera Estelà Tienda Exclusiva will be available at both Vintage locations beginning on April 16th and will be launched during an exclusive virtual event hosted by Willy Herrera.
The Herrera Estelà Tienda Exclusiva for Vintage Cigar Lounge features a blend of rich and toothy dark, air-cured tobaccos that offer a medium- to full-bodied smoking experience with peppery notes and hints of earthiness. The … Continue reading the story "Drew Estate Introduces Herrera Estelà Tienda Exclusiva for Vintage Cigar Lounge"
JOYA DE NICARAGUA INTRODUCES CUATRO CINCO – EDICIÓN AMERICANA TAA EXCLUSIVE: THE NEWEST REGIONAL EXCLUSIVE FOR OUR 45th ANNIVERSARY CIGAR
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 — EstelÃ, Nicaragua & Miami, USA – From the beginning, Joya de Nicaragua has had close ties with the United States. The US was the first market Joya de Nicaragua explored and during the early 1970’s, became the official cigar of the White House. The United States continues to be one of JDN's most influential markets, gaining many amigos and partners, several of whom are part of the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA). Today, Joya de Nicaragua and Drew Estate proudly present the Cuatro Cinco Edición Americana TAA … Continue reading the story "JOYA DE NICARAGUA INTRODUCES CUATRO CINCO – EDICIÓN AMERICANA TAA EXCLUSIVE: THE NEWEST REGIONAL EXCLUSIVE FOR OUR 45th ANNIVERSARY CIGAR"
DIESEL DEBUTS DISCIPLE, A TAA EXCLUSIVE
Diesel proudly presents its first TAA-exclusive cigar called Disciple.
Blended by AJ Fernandez, handcrafted at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in EstelÃ, Nicaragua and developed in collaboration between AJ and General Cigar’s Justin Andrews, Diesel Disciple is a robust and balanced cigar, blended in AJ’s signature style.
The blend is made with a Mexican San Andrean wrapper, an Ecuadoran Sumatra binder and its filler is exclusively comprised of Nicaraguan Habano from Esteli.
An unexpected layer of sweetness lends balance to Disciple’s … Continue reading the story "DIESEL DEBUTS DISCIPLE, A TAA EXCLUSIVE"
NEW MACANUDO INSPIRADO WHITE FRONTMARKS HITTING STORES
The Macanudo Inspirado White line is expanding with two new sizes created in response to demand from retailers and cigar lovers.
Steve Abbot, senior brand manager of Macanudo said, “The Macanudo Inspirado White portfolio had consisted of six popular sizes, yet our retailers and cigar smokers wanted more. We responded by creating a Corona and Cigarillo and are confident that the new sizes will become fast-selling additions to this highly successful brand.â€
Introduced in 2017, Macanudo Inspirado White is counted among the top-sellers in the Macanudo portfolio. The blend spent several years … Continue reading the story "NEW MACANUDO INSPIRADO WHITE FRONTMARKS HITTING STORES"
La Gloria Cubana Presents Spirit of the Lady
La Gloria Cubana, the original boutique brand, has created a special five-country blend that celebrates the masterful artisans of the El Credito Cigar Factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
Called “Spirit of the Lady,†the limited edition collection will be available exclusively at U.S. cigar shops beginning on March 2 and includes two box-pressed vitolas made from the finest aged tobaccos.
La Gloria Cubana and its Spirit of the Lady collection are distributed by The Forged Cigar Company.
Steve Abbot, … Continue reading the story "La Gloria Cubana Presents Spirit of the Lady"
CAO ZÓCALO BECOMES FULL TIME LINE
CAO announces that Zócalo will return, this time as a full time addition to the CAO lineup.
CAO Zócalo, named for a celebratory city square in Mexico, was a limited edition blend released in just one size in 2018 and at that time marked the first CAO cigar to be made with a Mexican wrapper. Today the blend returns with three classic frontmarks.
CAO’s Blender/Ambassador Rick Rodriguez said, “Two years ago, we tested a blend with a wrapper from Mexico, launching Zócalo in a 6 x 60. The response was very positive. … Continue reading the story "CAO ZÓCALO BECOMES FULL TIME LINE"
CAO LAUNCHES ARCANA SERIES WITH MORTAL COIL
CAO is launching a new series called “Arcana†which will highlight the secrets and traditions of old-world tobacco processing methods, passed down from generation to generation to bring out the best in native tobaccos from across the globe.
The first release in the CAO Arcana series is called “Mortal Coil,†a single cigar that resurrects “Andullo,†the oldest tobacco fermentation method of the Dominican Republic.
Andullo tobacco is made following the time-honored methods of cultivation and curing sungrown Habano-seed tobaccos. Instead of traditional bulk fermentation, Andullo tobacco is wrapped tightly in handcrafted … Continue reading the story "CAO LAUNCHES ARCANA SERIES WITH MORTAL COIL"
PUNCH TO LAUNCH KUNG POW! LIMITED EDITION CIGAR
Punch will kick off The Year of The Ox with the launch of a limited-edition smoke called Punch Kung Pow!, the third release in the brand’s highly successful Chinese New Year Series. Kung Pow! is a follow up to 2020’s Punch Chop Suey and 2019’s Punch Egg Roll.
Ed Lahmann, senior brand manager of Punch and the creator of Kung Pow! said, “The Chinese New Year Series for Punch has become a new tradition and for the 2021 release, we took a page from the Szechuan cookbooks. The medium-to-full-bodied blend is vaguely sweet with an … Continue reading the story "PUNCH TO LAUNCH KUNG POW! LIMITED EDITION CIGAR"
THE FORGED CIGAR COMPANY LAUNCHES EL REY DEL MUNDO
National Distribution Network Premieres Top-Selling Internet/Catalog Brand at Retail
Richmond, VA (January 22, 2021) – The Forged Cigar Company, an independent national cigar distribution network that launched on January 13, 2021, announced today that the company will begin selling the legendary Honduran brand El Rey del Mundo to brick and mortar locations across the U.S. starting in February, 2021.
El Rey Del Mundo was previously available exclusively through JR Cigars and Santa Clara Wholesale and rose to become a top-selling, top-rated brand for more than 20 years. The brand has been handcrafted … Continue reading the story "THE FORGED CIGAR COMPANY LAUNCHES EL REY DEL MUNDO"
Crux Cigars Hires First Direct Sales Executive
For Immediate Release
Crux Cigars Hires First Direct Sales Executive
Crux Cigars hires their first direct Sales Executive, Sam Ventura.
Effective immediately, Sam will initially be covering the Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas territory. His role will include servicing existing retail partners and hosting events, as well as growing Crux’s presence throughout the territory.
“Based on Sam’s ability
to build relationships, I think he will be an excellent addition to the team.â€
said … Continue reading the story "Crux Cigars Hires First Direct Sales Executive"
Crux Cigars Bull & Bear Shipping This Week
For Immediate Release
Crux Cigars Bull & Bear Shipping This Week
(Miami, Fla.) - Crux Cigars will begin shipping the Bull & Bear this week to their retail partners across the country.
Released
in 2014, the Bull & Bear was one of the 5 original blends manufactured by
Crux Cigars. Since being released, it has … Continue reading the story "Crux Cigars Bull & Bear Shipping This Week"
