More than 70 of the world’s slowest cigar smokers from over 20 countries are expected to participate at the 7th Cigar Smoking World Championship this year. Taking place from September 2-4, 2016 in Split, Croatia, the Championship is the finale of qualification tournaments held in more countries than ever this year.
Several Cigar Stores in the U.S.A. to receive Davidoff Exclusive Edition 2016
As part of the extension of their Exclusive Edition 2016 program, Davidoff will soon unveil details about Special Edition Releases several U.S. based tobacconists will receive in March this year. The Exclusives will be produced in limited quantities and sold only at those retailer’s shops.
Colibri Announced Quadruple-Jet Flame Lighter Series for Asylum Cigars
Firebird, the company’s value-oriented accessories brand since 1970, will debut the Qu4d Burner, a quadruple-jet flame cigar lighter especially suitable for lighting up large ring gauge cigars. The lighter will be available in four finishes for a suggested retail price of USD 14.99.
C.L.E. & Asylum Cigars Announce Release of Asylum 13 Connecticut Cigars
Asylum 13 Connecticut will be a new line with an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper and Honduran binder and filler. The cigar was blended by Christian Eiroa and Tom Lazuka and being rolled in Honduras. It is expected to ship at the end of February 2016.
Oettinger Davidoff Announced the Launch of Cusano Dominican Connecticut
In a press release, Oettinger Davidoff AG yesterday announced the launch of the new cigar line Cusano Dominican Connecticut. The new line will be available worldwide, starting in Europe in February 2016 and followed by the USA in April 2016.
Miami Cigar & Co. Taking Over U.S. Distribution for Toscano
Miami Cigar & Company announced that they have reached an agreement to become the exclusive distributor of Toscano Cigars in the United States. Based in Tuscany, Italy, Toscano has been producing their iconic cigars for 200 years and is to this day the most dominant cigar brand in Italy.
Villiger Cigars North America Names Rene Castaneda as New President
In this new role, Castaneda will oversee all aspects of US operations, including sales and marketing. Castaneda will work in tandem, with managing director, Michael Blumendeller who remained in the company after profound restructuring in December of 2015.
Julio & Justo Eiroa Founding Their Own Cigar Company JRE Tobacco
Christian Eiroa announced in a press statement that his father, Julio, and his brother, Justo, have entered the cigar business by founding the independent company JRE Tobacco. The new company’s portfolio will include the brands Aladino, Rancho Luna and Tatascan.
Famous Smoke Shop Announced Release of Retailer Exclusive Asylum Lobotomy
Famous Smoke Shop has just released a new cigar line in collaboration with Asylum Cigar Company, under the leadership of founders and cigar experts Tom Lazuka and Christian Eiroa. The new release will be available exclusively at Famous Smoke Shop.
Drew Estate to Take Over U.S. Distribution of Debonaire House & Indian Motorcycle
Drew Estate announced their plans to become the Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Debonaire House and Indian Motorcycle Cigars. Both brands are produced in the Dominican Republic under the leadership of Philip S. Zanghi III, a long-time tobacco industry veteran.
Zino Platinum Retailer Exclusive “The Remake” announced for Second Half of 2016
The Davidoff-owned brand Zino Platinum announced their continuous collaboration with Brooklyn based artists for the launch of a new retailer exclusive that is to be expected in the second half of 2016. So far, no specific details have been announced.
Hoyo de Monterrey Hermosos No. 4 Añejados Shipping
Habanos S.A. has announced the release of Hoyo de Monterrey Hermosos No. 4, the latest addition to their new Añejados line which was first launched in early 2015. The cigars are already available in Germany and will arrive in other countries during the first quarter of 2016.
