After releasing their Cigar & Spirit Pairing Guide in July 2016, Famous Smoke Shop teamed up with beerologists and tobacconists to create an interactive tool for cigar connoisseurs and newbies alike, to find the perfect matching cigar for their choice of beer.
Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HJ10-I 2016 Release Ships Worldwide
The Alec Bradley HJ10-I blend is making its third appearance onto tobacconists’ shelves worldwide. The newly released 2016 Fine & Rare is a 6 inch by 52 ring gauge cigar boasting ten different tobaccos ranging from 3 years aged to 6 years aged.
Bernie Rodriguez and Frank Santos Join A.J. Fernandez
A.J. Fernandez announced Bernie Rodriguez to be hired as new Director of Operations. Frank Santos is hired as Marketing Director for the A.J. Fernandez brands.
Villiger 1888 Set to Ship Nationally to Cigar Shops in the U.S.
Villiger Cigars is set to ship the new Villiger 1888 today Monday, December 12, 2016 nationally to cigar shops in the U.S. Villiger 1888 was first released in 2010 as a limited edition with a black and yellow band, commemorating the company’s 100 year anniversary in Germany.
Ventura Cigar Company Introduces Psyko Seven Connecticut
Ventura Cigar announced the introduction of PSyKo Seven Connecticut, the third blend within the PsyKo Seven portfolio. PSyKo Seven Connecticut is rolled in the Dominican Republic with an blend of premium of seven tobaccos.
Limited CAO Amazon Basin Returns to Retail Shelves in the U.S.
CAO Cigars announced the release of another batch of Amazon Basin, a blend utilizing rare Braganca tobacco grown in the Amazon that was initially introduced to the market in 2014 and sold out quickly.
Accessory Collection Matching Davidoff 2017 „Year of the Rooster“ Release
Davidoff releases a new accessory collection matching their new 2017 „Year of the Rooster“ cigar. The collection’s design pays hommage to the theme of the release and includes a red leather case for two large cigars (USD 190.00) as well as a double blade cutter for cigars up to a 58 ring gauge, available in rose gold (USD 345.00) and steel (USD 295.00).
Davidoff Releases Limited 2017 Exclusive Cigar „Year of the Rooster“
Davidoff introduces the „Year of the Rooster“, a limited edition cigar with matching accessories to mark the upcoming Chinese Year of the Rooster. The 6 3/4 x 50 Figurado features a blend of Ecuador wrapper leaves and Dominican binder and filler tobaccos.
Miami Cigar & Co Ships New Nestor Miranda Collection Corojo in the U.S.
The new Nestor Miranda Collection Corojo introduced at the 2016 IPCPR trade show is the fourth blend within the Nestor Miranda line-up. The Nicaraguan puro is available in the sizes Robusto (4 1/2 x 50), Corona Gorda (6 x 46), Toro (5 1/2 x 54) and Gordo (6 x 60)
Date of 19th Festival del Habano Announced by Habanos S.A.
Cuba will welcome cigar enthusiasts from all over the world from February 27 to March 3rd, 2017 to visit the capital Havanna, cigar factories as well as tobacco plantations in Vuelta Abajo.
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La Aurora Releases 1903 Barrel Aged, Preferidos Parejo & 107 Cosecha 2006
Dominican cigar manufacturer La Aurora has released three novelties this year: La Aurora Preferidos 1903 Edition Double Barrel Aged, Preferidos Parejo and La Aurora 107 Cosecha 2006.
