Cigar News: Cigar Industry

Cigar Industry – Samuel Spurr – February 11, 2019

Boutique Brand Jas Sum Kral Up Close

There’s nothing new about a long-time cigar fan deciding to throw his hat in the ring and produce his own blend. However, Riste Ristevski’s Jas Sum Kral cigars, branded by Ristevski as “Boutique as f*ck,” have garnered plenty of online attention since debuting in late 2015.

Cigar Industry – Simon Lundh – February 4, 2019

1502 Cigars: Enrique Sanchez is Proudly Nicaraguan

Nicaraguan heritage is very important to Enrique Sánchez, founder of Global Premium Cigars. When he walked into Néstor Plasencia’s office in 2010, he was told to emphasize his roots. It was not the first time – and certainly not the last – that he took the cigar legend’s advice.

Cigar Industry – Press Release – January 28, 2019

Fratello Cigars Offering Discounts To Government Employees

Omar de Frias, founder of Fratello Cigars, announced that his company, in partnership with W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist, will be offering relief to federal employees in the DC area.

Cigar Industry – Press Release – January 17, 2019

Royal Agio Cigars USA and Avanti Cigar Ending Distribution Agreement

Royal Agio Cigars USA and Avanti Cigar Company recently made the joint decision to end their exclusive distribution agreement for the U.S. market effective February 1, 2019. Avanti will now reassume all distribution and sales activities for the U.S.

Cigar Industry – Press Release – January 14, 2019

Ventura Cigars Becoming Standalone Business Under Kretek Umbrella

Ventura Cigars announced its new status as a stand-alone business unit and full subsidiary of Kretek International, Inc.

Cigar Industry – Press Release – January 10, 2019

J.C. Newman Launches A New Website

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has officially launched its newly designed website.

Cigar Industry – Justin Harris – December 19, 2018

Burning Down Barriers: Shirley McClellan’s Way Into the Cigar Industry

Looking around the landscape of the cigar industry, one thing notably missing is the presence of African-American brick & mortar owners, especially females. Shirley McClellan opened the Fire & Smoke Cigar Parlor in Baltimore, MD with a mission.

Cigar Industry – Samuel Spurr – December 18, 2018

Cigar Industry Icon Felix Menendez Passes Away

Felix Menendez was a legendary figure in the cigar world. Not withstanding his family lineage, he helped put Brazilian tobacco on the map after his family was forced from Cuba.

Cigar Industry – Simon Lundh – November 26, 2018

Viking Cigars: Spreading the Viking Spirit

Viking Cigars represents the nordic spirit. Embodied in three cigars. It’s about swords and schoolyard fights, an just a hint of Cuba. Arnt Ånensen and Hawk Aanonsen want to offer cigars for “real” men.

Cigar Industry – Nick Hammond – November 12, 2018

The Cigar World’s Road Warriors: Crisscrossing the Globe

Cigar events are great fun. But when you go home, content with your night out, spare a thought for that roving cigar man or woman. While you’re catching up on your beauty sleep, he or she is probably heading to their next gig.

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