Master Blender Rick Rodriguez and the CAO blending team make a return to their roots with CAO Nicaragua, the brand’s first Nicaraguan–centric blend.
Diesel Launches Whiskey Row in Partnership with Rabbit Hole Bourbon
Diesel presents Whiskey Row, a collection blended by AJ Fernandez and developed in partnership with Rabbit Hole Bourbon, a maverick new distillery making its mark on the bourbon category.
American Retakes Cigar Smoking World Record From Russia
For the sixth time, Darren Cioffi, owner and founder of Nashville, TN-based Principle Cigars has broken the world record in slow smoking a cigar.
Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S Acquires Peterson Pipe Tobacco
Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S has closed a deal to acquire the entire premium pipe tobacco brand portfolio of Peterson Pipe Tobacco from Kapp & Peterson Limited, an Irish pipe and pipe tobacco manufacturer.
Drew Estate To Launch Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo
Drew Estate announced that Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo will join the Liga Privada No. 9 and Liga Privada T52 brand family.
Drew Estate Adds New Liga Privada Vitolas, Nasty Fritas
Drew Estate announced the Corona Viva, Short Panatela, and Petit Corona vitola extensions for Liga Privada No. 9 and T52, as well as the Unico Serie Nasty Fritas.
Rocky Patel to Unveil Liberation by Hamlet
At this summer’s IPCPR trade show, Rocky Patel will be unveiling the third brand developed by Hamlet Paredes. It will be called Liberation by Hamlet.
Villiger Cigars To Showcase La Vencedora In New Vitola
Villiger Cigars, which is celebrating its 130 year Anniversary, unveiled its first ever full-bodied Villiger Cigar brand, the Villiger La Vencedora in early 2018.
Mombacho Responds to USPTO Trademark Cancelation Ruling
On July 6, 2018 the United States Patent and Trademark Office released their ruling on Mombacho Cigars’ 2015 petition for cancelation of Tropical Tobacco’s registration on the Principal Register for the mark Mombacho for “cigars” on the grounds of abandonment.
Foundation Forms Art Collective with Nicaraguan Based ATOL
Under the direction of Alex Garcia (Thief Operandi) ATOL becomes Foundation’s new creative team and debuts their work at this year’s IPCPR Show in Las Vegas.
Xikar to Introduce Flat Flame and Electronic Lighters
The company is expanding its lighter collection with 4 new lighter models and is creating two new lighter categories within its portfolio, Flat Flame and Electronic Lighters.
Drew Estate Announces Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro & Miami
Drew Estate announces the rebranding of the Herrera Esteli flagship brand, as well as the national release of the Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro and Herrera Esteli Miami.
