Didier Houvenaghel’s NyB Cigar announced the release of a new cigar brand at the InterTabac trade show in September 2017.
ITG Brands & Premium Cigar Division, Tabacalera USA Group, Donate To Hurricane Relief
For the second time in two weeks, Greensboro-based ITG Brands and Fort Lauderdale-based premium cigar division, Tabacalera USA, are donating through their affiliated foundation $50,000 to the American Red Cross for hurricane assistance.
British Puro Prestige Launches Hemingway Edition Cigar Travel Case
The case made of high quality leather with an ostrich skin-style finish is designed to hold up to four cigars as well as cigar accessories auch as a cutter and a lighter.
NyB Cigars Launches La Ley Reserva 2015 & Nicarao Reserva 2014
Didier Houvenaghel’s NyB Cigars are releasing two new limited edition cigars blended and rolled in 2014 and 2015 and aged up until now.
John Drew Brands Launched in Georgia with Georgia Crown Distributing Co.
John Drew Brands announced its distribution deal with Georgia Crown Distributing Co. in Georgia.
Karma Cigar Bar Merrillville/IN, Obtains Liquor License, Updates Ventilation
Karma Cigar Bar in Merrillville, Indiana, extends beverage offerings to liquors and installs updated ventilation system.
Drew Estate Releases Herrera EstelĂ DeSocio for Alliance Cigar
Drew Estate announced the release of Herrera EstelĂ DeSocio, an exclusive vitola manufactured for Alliance Cigar, a premium cigar wholesale distributor based in New York.
La Vida Buena: Islas, Puros y Ron
From September 9-10, Habanos take over the small Italian archipelago of Isole Tremiti.
Benji Menendez Event Series Planned for 2018
In Spring, 2018, Benji Menendez will appear in a special event series for Partagas. The industry legend had retired from his position as General Cigar’s vice president of premium cigars in 2014.
Drew Estate Launches Undercrown Maduro and Herrera EstelĂ Cuadrado for JR Cigars
Drew Estate announced the exclusive release of the Undercrown Maduro and Herrera EstelĂ blends in a box press Cuadrado format for JRCigars and Casa de Montecristo.
U.S. Expansion Continues for Casa de Montecristo Cigar Lounges
Casa de Montecristo has acquired Boca Raton-based Prime Cigar & Wine Bar, making it the 17th brick and mortar cigar lounge for the business. In addition, a naming rights agreement was made with Arizona-based Churchill’s Fine Cigars.
Drew Estate Partners With STG for Canadian Distribution
Drew Estate announces that it has appointed STG Canada as its exclusive distribution partner for both domestic and Duty-Free premium cigar markets in Canada.


