Cigar Malaysia, owned and operated by British ex-pat Abdullah for close to three years, recently opened the doors to its first brick and mortar shop in Glo Damansara Mall, Kuala Lumpur.
Linda Giang joins Hathor Group as US-based Brand Ambassador
Linda Giang, former manager of Sky Tobacco in New Jersey, has taken on a new role with Hathor Group as Brand Ambassador, Cigar Curator, and Social Media Liaison. Hathor Group distributes cigars and single-cask whiskies throughout South East Asia.
J.C. Newman Expands Brick House Maduro Line with new Toro Size
J.C. Newman Cigar Company launched a new Toro vitola for their Brick House Maduro line at the IPCPR 2016. The toro size is the third vitola in the Brick House Maduro series joining the Mighty Mighty Maduro and Robusto Maduro.
Griffin’s Nicaragua Line Updated With Additional Toro Vitola
Griffin’s Nicaragua, a new cigar line launched by brand owner Oettinger Davidoff in the previous year, now receives a new size. The new Toro vitola will be offered with a suggested retail price of USD 12.50 per cigar.
Elie Bleu Launches Lighter Collection celebrating 40 Year Anniversary
French accessory manufacturer Elie Bleu celebrates their 40th year in business with the introduction of a series of new accessories. The first of the collections is the F-1 Wide Flame Flint Lighter.
Bespoke Cigars releases Limited Edition for World Championship in Split
Jeremy Casdagli, founder of Bespoke Cigars will release a Limited Edition cigar to honor the Cigar Smoking World Championship, which will be held on the weekend September 2–4, 2016 in Split, Croatia.
Brun del Ré Introduced New 1787 Blend and Additional Vitola for 1638 Line
The new 1787 is a one vitola blend that comes in a Supremo size, just like 1638 line released last year. The new 1638 Supremo (6 x 60) features a different blend than the previously released Gran Toro size.
Viva Republica Releases New Cigar Line Art of War
Boutique cigar manufacturer Viva Republica introduced a new cigar line called Art of War, a larger sized parent brand to the company’s Warfare Series.
Cigar Society of Victoria, Australia hosts event
Over 50 members of Australia’s Cigar Society of Victoria met recently for a sit-down cigar dinner in Melbourne.
Habanos training well-received by Habanos Point staff in Japan
Cigar education informed and entertained Japanese hospitality staff recently when Intercontinental Trading Corp, an exclusive sub-distributor of Pacific Cigar Company, hosted an informative training event for ‘Habanos Point’ bar and lounge staff.
La Gloria Cubana Launches Serie R Estelí Maduro and Serie R Black Maduro
La Gloria Cubana is launching two new lines with LCG Serie R Esteli Maduro only to be available at brick and mortar cigar shops in the U.S. and LGC Serie R Black Maduro to be sold through internet and catalog retailers.
General Cigar’s Partagás Releases Ramón y Ramón with Regenerated Seed Tobacco
The blend uses a Cameroon wrapper from the Belita region, a Dominican binder as well as Nicaraguan Jalapa tobacco, Dominican Piloto and Dominican tobacco grown from regenerated vintage seeds.
