As the Cigar Journal slogan says ”every cigar tells a story”, and in the case of Oscar Valladares nothing could be more true. From the start his cigars have had a background story, most often connected to the Mayan history. At InterTabac he brought his newest creation, Altar Q to Europe. “I use tobacco from…
Tatuaje revives the Mexican Experiment
A few years ago Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars created a cigar called Tatuaje Mexican Experiment. Now it’s time for the sequel, ME II (pronounced metoo; no connection). “Mexican Experiment was my first try with the San Andrés wrapper and it was made in a very small amount,” he says. “Since it’s easier to bring…
Gurkha Cigars – three new lines
Gurkha launches the Treinta line to mark the brand’s thirtieth anniversary. In Europe, the Treinta will be available from January 2020 in three formats: Robusto (127 x 20,6 | 5 x 52) , Toro ( 152 x 21| 6 x 53) and Magnum ( 152 x 23,8 | 6 x 60). Wrapper: Ecuador Filler: Nicaragua…
Casdagli Cigars – First box pressed cigar in their portfolio
Jeremy Casdagli presented a new format of the Daughters of the Wind line at InterTabac. This series is produced in Costa Rica by Jose Gonzalez Ferrer. The Pony Express is a Corona Gorda (152 x 19,1 | 6 x 48) and is the first box-pressed cigar in the Casdagli portfolio. Origin: Costa Rica Wrapper: Ecuador…
OLIVA: Limited V Melanio and V Maduro worldwide
In September J. Cortèz & Oliva announced the release of their new Serie V Melanio Limitada 2019 on the global market. The Diadema Edition comes in boxes of ten, but unlike the original this limited edition is round with a conical head and not box-pressed. According to Brian J. Shapiro, director of international sales, the…
The Oldest Cuban Cigar Brand: Cabañas is coming back
A modern take on a classic heritage brand: Cabañas, has been introduced by JR Cigar. Handcrafted in Nicaragua by Don Pepin Garcia, this cigar uses some of the most exclusive and aged Cuban seed tobaccos grown in Nicaragua to recreate thetraditional experience. It is crafted with a Habano Rosado wrapper, Jalapa and Esteli binders and all Nicaraguan filler.…
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW OF THE H. UPMANN MAGNUM 56 JAR AT CANNES
Habanos, S.A. has presented the H. Upmann Magnum 56 Jar at The Duty Free & Travel Retail Global Summit held in Cannes, a new exclusive product for these two distributing channels. The jar contains 20 units of the Magnum 56 (ring gauge 56 x 150 mm length) vitola of the prestigious H. Upmann brand. This…
National Release of the Undercrown ShadyXX
Drew Estate launches the national release of the Undercrown ShadyXX to Drew Diplomat Retailers starting today. This limited-edition cigar was created in partnership with Shady Records’ President Paul Rosenberg to celebrate their 20th Anniversary. Paul Rosenberg, Eminem’s long-time manager and Shady Records’ President, adds, “Getting this cigar out in stores feels a lot like releasing a…
New limited Editions: Davidoff Exclusive Madrid and Barcelona
Davidoff-Zigarren präsentiert zwei neue limitierte Editionen, die exklusiv auf dem spanischen Markt verkauft werden: Davidoff Exclusive Madrid und Davidoff Exclusive Barcelona.
New Limited Edition: Toscano Assolo
The Manifatture Sigaro Toscano during an event reserved for the press in Rome, in the splendid setting of Villa Laetitia presented the new Tuscan Assolo proposed in limited edition. Present at the event was Dr. Stefano Mariotti CEO of Manifatture Sigaro Toscano. In an orchestra the soloist recognizes the ability of particular musical virtuosity. In…
Kristoff Cigars – new lines, new sizes
Quality, consistency, availability. This has been the motto of Kristoff Cigars’ cigars since their foundation in 2004. What makes Kristoff cigars different is on the one hand double and triple fermentation. This was told by founder and owner Glen Case at the InterTabac. “Therefore, nothing bites, the cigars are sweet and gentle,” says Case. In…
The Romeo y Julieta 1875 Connecticut Nicaragua Cigar
Romeo y Julieta 1875 Connecticut Nicaragua is the latest expansion of the premium cigar line.
