Gurkha to build own factory instead of buying Caribbean Cigars

January 11, 2018

Back in May we reported that Gurkha Cigars would be buying Caribbean Cigar Factory but now it appears they have backed out of that deal. Gurkha Cigars has decided to not acquire American Caribbean Cigars an... Read More...

Bombay Tobak Releases MBombay Classic Torpedo

Jordan Guttormson

January 9, 2018

Press Releases

Turning back to the first blend introduced by Bombay Tobak in 2014, the company has announced the introduction of the MBombay Classic Torpedo. The cigars are rolled by the most skilled torcedores at the Tabacos... Read More...

Davidoff Cigars Celebrates 50 Years

Eric Guttormson

January 4, 2018

Press Releases

Davidoff announced today that it would be celebrating their 50th anniversary with a series of events, as well as specially commissioned cigars and accessories. In 1968, the cigar world welcomed a new name an... Read More...

Muestra de Saka Unicorn Revealed

Jordan Guttormson

December 15, 2017

Press Releases

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Davidoff Names Dylan Austin New Commercial Head

Jordan Guttormson

December 15, 2017

Press Releases

Beginning on the first of the new year, Dylan Austin will expand his role of Vice President of Marketing, to Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Davidoff of Geneva USA. The move comes after Jeffrey Lee... Read More...

Villiger La Libertad updated packaging 2017

Villiger Cigars Revamps Villiger La Libertad

Jordan Guttormson

December 13, 2017

Press Releases

In a press release this morning, Villiger Cigars announced updated packaging for their La Libertad brand. The revamped look is aimed at highlighting the bold red and black color scheme from the cigar's bands. ... Read More...

Blind Man’s Puff Debuts New Aggregate Ranking System

Jordan Guttormson

December 13, 2017

Press Releases

From the creators of Blind Man's Puff, a new cigar rankings system has been officially launched today as "The People's Stogie." The People's Stogie—a separate entity from Blind Man's Puff—is an aggregator, c... Read More...

Cuba-Based Robaina Family Partners with Burmese Tobacco Trading Company

Jordan Guttormson

December 8, 2017

Press Releases

The famed Robaina family has partnered with the Burmese Tobacco Trading Company to introduce a truly unique collaboration, which will make its appearance in 2018 as "Don Alejo Robaina." Don Alejo Robaina has... Read More...

José Orlando Padrón Dead at 91

Jordan Guttormson

December 5, 2017

Press Releases

This morning, one of the most beloved and respected names in cigar history—José Orlando Padrón—has died at the age of 91. His passing was said to be peaceful and of natural causes. José is best known for cra... Read More...

Royal Agio Cigars Opens U.S. Headquarters

Jordan Guttormson

December 4, 2017

Press Releases

Effective Dec. 18th, 2017, Drew Estate will no longer distribute Royal Agio Cigars in the U.S., as the company has now established their own headquarters in Bradenton, Florida. The partnership between Drew E... Read More...

Terence Reilly Joins Casa Fernandez Sales Team

Jordan Guttormson

November 27, 2017

Press Releases

Just under one month after announcing the departure from his family's own Dominican-based Quesada Cigars, Terence Reilly has now joined the Fernandez family's Casa Fernandez brand. Similar to his role as Nat... Read More...

Joya de Nicaragua Clásico cigars redesign 2017

Joya Returns to their Roots with Revamped Clásico Packaging

Jordan Guttormson

November 22, 2017

Press Releases

Joya de Nicaragua has announced a new look for the company's Clásico line—which they refer to as their most well-known brand. Joya de Nicaragua Clásico—which was the first Nicaraguan puro to be exported fr... Read More...