Xikar announced the introduction of, a cutter with completely new design. In a press release the company states that the the XO cutter had been in research and development for over three years and multiple patents for the product are pending, including a planetary gear system. The new cutter is engineered to optimize the standard…
Baracoa Cigar Company to Release their First Cigar Line The Voyage
Maryland-based Baracoa Cigar Company announced the launch of their first brand “The Voyage”. The line will be released in a 5 x 50 Robusto and a 5 ½ x 54 Toro vitola, sold in boxes of 20 cigars.
Miami Cigar & Co to Take Over The Upsetters Brand Distribution
Foundation Cigar Company’s soon-to-be-launched brand The Upsetters will be distributed by Miami Cigar Company. After leaving Drew Estate, Foundation Cigar Company was founded by Nicholas Melillo in June of 2015 and debuted El Gueguense at the IPCPR trade show in July of that year.
Registrations for Rocky Patel Cigar Cruise 2017 Now Open
On May 20, 2017, the Carnival Glory Cruise Ship will once again take off in Miami for a 7 night western Caribbean cruise for cigar smokers.
Cornelius & Anthony to Release New Cigar Lines Venganza and Meridian
Cornelius & Anthony Premium Cigars, a brand owned by the Virginia based Bailey family will release two new cigar lines, Venganza and Meridian, this July at the 2016 IPCPR trade show.
Nominees for 2016 Golden Band Awards Named by Davidoff
Davidoff announced the Fifth Annual Davidoff Golden Band Awards Show nominees, honoring Appointed Davidoff Merchants. The Fifth Annual Awards show will be part of a Davidoff event on July 26th at the IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas, NV.
Davidoff to Introduce new Cusano Line Nicaragua Estelí
After the launch of Cusano Dominican Connecticut and Dominican Maduro earlier this year, Davidoff will now launch another line within the Cusano brand. The new Cusano Nicaragua Estelí line is comprised of Nicaraguan and Dominican filler tobaccos, a Negro San Andrés wrapper from Mexico and a Connecticut binder from Ecuador.
Only three days left to vote for the best cigars, accessories & lounges
The voting for this year’s Cigar Trophy awards enters its final stage! Only three days are left to submit votes for the best cigars, cigar lounges and cigar accessories.
Black Is The New Joya
The Joya family presents the new Joya Black, a follow up to the very well-received Joya Red launched in 2014. Joya Black will be available in 20 count boxes and will be priced similarly to Joya Red, ranging from USD 5.50 to USD 8.00 per cigar.
See the dates of Rocky Patel’s tour through Europe
Rocky Patel will go on a European tour this summer. Starting end of June he will visit seven events in five countries. Rocky will be accompanied by Kolja Kukuk, Director of Marketing & Sales Europe at Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, Inc.
London CSWC Qualification Tournament 2016 New Date & Schedule
After the cancellation of the previously planned London qualification tournament a new date is set: Principle Cigars and the Women’s International Cigar Club will host the event on July 7th, 2016 at James J. Fox at 19 St James’s Street, London, starting at 6:30pm.
Warsaw Slow Smoking Qualification Tournament
The first national slow smoking tournament in Poland was held in Warsaw on June 3rd, 2016. The winner of the competition, Mr. Tomasz Żołądkiewicz, finished the Macanudo Inspirado Petit Corona in 1 hour 49 minutes and 19 seconds.


