Drew Estate announced their plans to become the Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Debonaire House and Indian Motorcycle Cigars. Both brands are produced in the Dominican Republic under the leadership of Philip S. Zanghi III, a long-time tobacco industry veteran.
Zino Platinum Retailer Exclusive „The Remake“ announced for Second Half of 2016
The Davidoff-owned brand Zino Platinum announced their continuous collaboration with Brooklyn based artists for the launch of a new retailer exclusive that is to be expected in the second half of 2016. So far, no specific details have been announced.
PIO Cigars Announced the Release of New Diadema Vitola
Celebrating their 20th Anniversary, PIO Cigars is launching a new vitola within their Resurrection line. The new Diadema size is a 7 x 54 Perfecto and will be part of the regular portfolio, although manufactured only in limited quantities.
La Aurora to Open Teaching Center La Aurora Cigar Institute in the Dominican Republic
La Aurora announced the opening of a teaching facility as part of their La Aurora Cigar World in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dom. Rep in February. The institution’s aim is to educate and teach about the world of cigars in a didactic manner, through a group of recognized professionals.
Scandinavian Tobacco Group Announced Promotion of Stijn Elbersen
Elbersen will lead the International Hand-Made Cigars team and will be responsible for the complete hand-made cigar portfolio outside the US, which includes General Cigar and Cigars International brands.
Womens International Cigar Club Will Offer Special Program During Habanos Festival 2016
The schedule of the 18th Habanos Festival taking place from February 29th to March 4th will be complemented by events of the Womens International Cigar Club. WiCC will hold their annual lunch party on Friday 4th March in the lovely garden at Espacios, on Calle 10 in Miramar.
Blend Bar to Open New Lounge in Pittsburgh’s Kopper Building in June
Blend Bar announced their plans to open up a new venue in the Koppers Building located at 436 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA in June 2016. The company announced that they recently signed a lease for approximately 5,000 square feet in the historic building to open up their „Blend Bar with Davidoff Cigars“.
Daniel Marshall Created Three-Tier Cigar for Whisky Pairings
The London cigar venue Cigars at No. Ten was the site of the unveiling of Daniel Marshall’s newest creation: a special three-tier cigar designed by Manuel Quesada and Nestor Plasencia to pair with three flights of Glenfiddich Single Malt Whiskies.
Enrique Somoza Promoted to U.S. Director of Operations at A.J. Fernandez Cigars
A.J. Fernandez Cigars announced yesterday that Enrique “Ricky” Somoza will now oversee operations in the USA. Somoza, born and raised in Miami, had worked as production manager for A.J. Fernandez in their Nicaragua factory since 2013 after meeting A.J. on a trip to Nicaragua.
Nick van Olden is New VP of Tobacco Procurement at Drew Estate
Swisher International has hired Nick van Olden as vice president of corporate tobacco procurement. In this newly established role, van Olden will coordinate tobacco procurement for Drew Estate’s premium cigar line.
Famous Smoke Shop Announces New Addition to Vudu Brand
Famous Smoke Shop announced the release of the third line in their exclusive Vudu cigar brand. Like Vudu Dark and Vudu Sacrifice, the other lines of the brand, Vudu Priest cigars have been blended and produced by J. Fuego in Honduras.
Casa de Montecristo Set to Open in Brickell, Miami in Early 2016
Prime Cigar & Whiskey Bar announced the opening of a new venue in Miami’s Downtown Brickell area in early 2016. The company is partnering with Altadis USA to open up a new 4,700 square foot location at the Millecento tower.
