The two new lines are the first C.L.E. cigars that were made in Nicaragua. Christian Eiroa, founder of the company, stated that rolling cigars in Nicaragua would open up new possibilities for the company.
Nicholas Melillo Will Release New Cigar Line “The Upsetters”
Nicholas Melillo’s Foundation Cigar Company announced the upcoming release of a new cigar Line.
New J. Fuego Cigar Line 777 Maduro Silver Launched in the U.S.
J. Fuego announced the release of their new premium cigar line 777 Maduro Silver. Rolled in the J. Fuego cigar factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, the new line features all nicaraguan tobacco.
Nominations for the 2016 Cigar Trophy Awards Now Open
The first nomination phase for the Cigar Trophy Awards 2016 has started! This year, we’re staggering the nomination phases. We’re going to start with Cuba from May 7-11, 2016.
Camacho Powerband U.S. Road Tour Dates 2016
An US-wide Master-Built Series road tour introducing the new Camacho Powerband line will kickoff at Davidoff of Geneva since 1911 Tampa on June 10th and will make its way to over 50 retailers across the USA in 2016.
Camacho Introduces new Cigar Line Powerband Within Master-Built Series
Camacho announced the newest release under its Master-Built Series, Camacho Powerband. The blend of the new line is composed of tobaccos from five different origins.
Oleg Pedan Takes Back World Record From Cioffi at Russian Tournament
Russian citizen Oleg Pedan took back the world record in slow cigar smoking from Darren Cioffi at the La Gran Fumada 2016 in St. Petersburg. Cioffi had previously taken the tile at the swedish qualification tournament on April 16, 2016.
Gurkha Cigars Names Eddy Guerra as New Director of Marketing
Gurkha Cigars hires Eddy Guerra as new Director of Marketing. Guerra, a native of Miami is in the cigar industry since 2010 and previously worked for Thailand-based ChindAsia Capital Partners, a distributor of non-Cuban cigars, in Southeast Asia.
Jonathan Drew Starts new Spirits Venture “John Drew Brands”
Jonathan Drew, founder of Drew Estate cigars, has announced his plans today to enter the spirits industry with his new venture, “John Drew Brands.” The company will focus on spirits, craft beverages, and food.
Date and Details for the French Slow Smoking Competition in Paris Announced
The Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) will hit Paris, France, for the very first time on June 18, with the Big Smoke Paris cigar event.
Oettinger Davidoff Appoints General Manager for Planned Subsidiary in Germany
Oettinger Davidoff AG has appointed Olaf Ruf as the future General Manager and Vice President of Davidoff of Geneva Germany, a new subsidiary it intends to create after terminated the existing collaboration with its German sales partner Arnold André.
Lotus International Changes Company Name, Now Named Rëyns Intl.
Cigar accessory distributor to the U.S.A., Lotus International, changed the company name to Rëyns International as of April 1, 2016. The name change comes with a new logo as well as updates to their corporate identity.
