Cigar accessory distributor to the U.S.A., Lotus International, changed the company name to Rëyns International as of April 1, 2016. The name change comes with a new logo as well as updates to their corporate identity.
Gurkha Re-Releases Cigar Line Shaggy in Limited Quantities
First released in 2001, the Gurkha Shaggy Cigar, named for its signature unfinished foot, returns to US retailer shelves in April. The unbanded cigar comes in boxes of 25 encased with loose tobacco. There will be 2,000 boxes of each of the four sizes of the Shaggy released twice a year.
La Aurora Launches Four Blends Within New Cigar Line “Black Lion”
La Aurora announced the launch of a new cigar series with four different cigar lines. Each line within the Black Lion series comes in four sizes in boxes of 25 cigars: Robusto (5 x 50), Churchill (7 x 50), Toro (5 1⁄2 x 54) and Gran Toro (6 x 58).
Macanudo Inspirado Launched in the U.K., Distributed by Decent C.Gars Ltd
The Macanudo Inspirado has been launched in the UK in collaboration between Scandinavian Tobacco and Decent C.Gars Ltd. At the launch event in the Edward Sahakian Cigar Lounge, Knightsbridge, London.
Davidoff Opens Flagship Store and Lounge in Downtown Manhattan
Davidoff celebrates the official opening of its global Flagship Store and Cigar Lounge in lower Manhattan today. ‘Davidoff of Geneva – since 1911’ Downtown occupies 2,000 square feet in Brookfield Place, a luxury shopping destination alongside the Hudson River.
La Aurora Reports from their First Cigar Institute Courses
In January, La Aurora had announced the opening of their La Aurora Cigar Institute, an institution dedicated to training and teaching about cigars in an educational setting. The first course, lasting three days, began on February 29.
Boutique Cigars: Paul Garmirian Maintains his Composure
For Paul Garmirian and his son being small is a good thing. As business went well during the cigar boom they made the decision to stay small and not grow any further. With all the new brands coming to market, the Garmirians and their P.G. lines have remained constant.
Davidoff Cigar Bar Las Vegas Launches VIP Program “Davidoff Insider”
The Davidoff Cigar Bar located at the Las Vegas Strip launched a new VIP program for its loyal guests: Davidoff Insider. Debuting on March 30 during a special event at Davidoff Cigar Bar, the first 100 VIP cards were given away to some of Davidoff’s patrons and friends.
Nicaraguan Cigar Evening in Bratislava on April 18, 2016
Dom Cigar Slovakia has put together another promising cigar evening for Monday, April 18, 2016 at 6pm, in HRON pub at Dudvážska 5, Bratislava. Hurry! Tickets are available only until Wednesday, April 13.
New Famous Smoke Shop Firecracker Cigar CroMagnon to be Rolled by RoMa Craft
The next Firecracker will be a limited release for 2016 and as usual it will be released just before the 4th of July. This year’s production will be The CroMagnon Firecracker from RoMa Craft Tobac out of the Nica Sueno factory in Esteli Nicaragua.
Padrón Releases the Hermoso 1964 Anniversary Series Today
Padrón Cigars Inc. is releasing the latest creation in their 1964 Anniversary Series, today. As with all cigars in this series, the Hermoso is box-pressed and hand-crafted with sun grown tobacco aged a minimum of four years.
1502 Cigars Heads to Europe, Now Available in Germany and Slovakia
Enrique Sánchez Icaza, CEO & Founder of Global Premium Cigars with it’s core brand 1502, is thinking big. Germany and Slovakia are his first steps into the international market.
