Lovers of Cuban cigars in Spain are now treated with a special release available only in this country. The retro tin can of Hoyo de Monterrey is inspired by an original design from the 20th century.
Saint Luis Rey Tesoros Edición Regional 2016 Coming to Spain
Saint Luis Rey Tesoros, the Petit Edmundo sized regional edition for the spanish market in 2016 is now being released. This is a rare appearance of the Saint Luis Rey brand in Spain.
VegaFina Robusto Tubo Coming to International Markets
VegaFina extend their regular portfolio with the launch of Robusto Tubo. VegaFina’s Robusto vitola measures 5 x 50 (127 x 19,8 mm) and is rolled at Tabacalera de García in the Dominican Republic.
Gurkha Introduces Limited Royal Humidor Collection
Gurkha Cigars introduces the Royal Humidor Limited Edition Collection, a release limited to 150 humidors available in the color options black, green and burl wood.
General Cigar Adds Temple Hall Estates to Foundry Portfolio
Foundry Tobacco Company receives with Temple Hall Estates a new cigar line addition to their brand portfolio. The name of the newly launched cigar collection stems from the time of WWII when England needed to keep its currency within the commonwealth to support the war effort.
VegaFina Adds Fresh Pack for Perla Vitola to Brand Portfolio
VegaFina’s classic Perla vitola will soon be available in a “fresh pack”. The Ecobag will make it easier to to conserve the cigars in optimal conditions thanks to its hermetic seal, which keeps the tobacco fresh.
Bratislava Cigar Evening to Take Place on February 13, 2017
Slowakian cigar importer and premium tobacconist Dom Cigár will hold another cigar evening on Monday February 13, 2017 at 6 pm at Hron pub (Dudvážska 5, Bratislava).
Casa Turrent: Mexico’s best Cigar
In order to uncover the secret formula of the innovative Mexican cigar brand Casa Turrent, we meet Alejandro Turrent, mastermind behind the product, and embark on searching for clues together.
Drew Estate announces David Lazarus as Senior VP of Sales
In this role, Lazarus will have overall accountability for field sales, inside sales, key national accounts, in-store events, and wholesale. Lazarus will report directly to the CEO, Glenn Wolfson.
Update on France’s Plans to Ban Certain Cigar Brand Names
Cigar brands whose name may connote an idea of “social standing, good life or qualities like masculinity or elegance” will be forbidden. The official decree, online since February 3, 2017, mentions every single tobacco product allowed to be sold in France.
John Wick Star Oleg Prudius Becomes Gurkha Cigars’ Global Ambassador
Oleg Prudius, best known as “Vladimir Kozlov” and the “Moscow Mauler” on the WWE was named Gurkha’s Global Ambassador.
Nicaraguan Tobacco Chamber Elects New Board of Directors, New Members Joining
The CNT’s new president is Anielka Esmeralda Ortez Flores, who will replace outgoing president Juan Ignacio Martínez. Four new members are joining the organization.
