Dan Carr has been named president and chief executive officer of ITG Brands, succeeding David Taylor, who has announced his retirement effective January 31, 2018.
Davidoff Announces Opening of Cigar Lounge in West Palm Beach, FL
Being the latest addition to the Davidoff lounge portfolio in the US, Smoke Inn marks the roll-out of additional locations under the global lounge concept.
Plasencia Cigars Ships Cosecha 146 Cigar To The U.S.
Plasencia Cigarsannounced today that their latest release, Cosecha 146, is being shipped to the U.S..
The Upsetters Cigars to be Distributed by Foundation Cigar Company
After a year of being distributed by Miami Cigar, Foundation Cigar Company will be bringing their Upsetters brand in-house for domestic distribution.
Master Torcedora Maria Sierra Retires, Lopez Perez Takes Over
La Palina and El Titan De Bronze jointly announced the retirement of celebrated maestra torcedor Maria Sierra, who, for the past five years, single handedly rolled the La Palina Goldie Series.
ITG Brands & Premium Cigar Division, Tabacalera USA Group, Donate To Hurricane Relief
For the second time in two weeks, Greensboro-based ITG Brands and Fort Lauderdale-based premium cigar division, Tabacalera USA, are donating through their affiliated foundation $50,000 to the American Red Cross for hurricane assistance.
John Drew Brands Launched in Georgia with Georgia Crown Distributing Co.
John Drew Brands announced its distribution deal with Georgia Crown Distributing Co. in Georgia.
Karma Cigar Bar Merrillville/IN, Obtains Liquor License, Updates Ventilation
Karma Cigar Bar in Merrillville, Indiana, extends beverage offerings to liquors and installs updated ventilation system.
Drew Estate Releases Herrera Estelí DeSocio for Alliance Cigar
Drew Estate announced the release of Herrera Estelí DeSocio, an exclusive vitola manufactured for Alliance Cigar, a premium cigar wholesale distributor based in New York.
Benji Menendez Event Series Planned for 2018
In Spring, 2018, Benji Menendez will appear in a special event series for Partagas. The industry legend had retired from his position as General Cigar’s vice president of premium cigars in 2014.
Drew Estate Launches Undercrown Maduro and Herrera Estelí Cuadrado for JR Cigars
Drew Estate announced the exclusive release of the Undercrown Maduro and Herrera Estelí blends in a box press Cuadrado format for JRCigars and Casa de Montecristo.
U.S. Expansion Continues for Casa de Montecristo Cigar Lounges
Casa de Montecristo has acquired Boca Raton-based Prime Cigar & Wine Bar, making it the 17th brick and mortar cigar lounge for the business. In addition, a naming rights agreement was made with Arizona-based Churchill’s Fine Cigars.
