Leadership Change at Tabacalera USA as Charles Gibb Takes CEO Role

April 14, 2026

Tabacalera USA has announced a leadership change, naming Charles Gibb as its new Chief Executive Officer. Gibb steps into the role following the tenure of Javier Estades, who led the company for 15 years. Th... Read More...

Montecristo Adds Espada Conquistador to the Espada Line

Eric Guttormson

April 13, 2026

Press Releases

Montecristo is adding a new cigar to its Espada portfolio with the release of the Montecristo Espada Conquistador, a Nicaraguan puro made in collaboration with Rafael Nodal and the Plasencia family. Accordin... Read More...

Saint Luis Rey Reunites with Christian Eiroa for 30th Anniversary Release

Eric Guttormson

April 8, 2026

Press Releases

Thirty years after helping shape the Saint Luis Rey brand, Christian Eiroa is once again working with the line that helped launch his career. Altadis U.S.A. has announced the Saint Luis Rey Eiroa 30th Annive... Read More...

Montecristo Expands 1935 Anniversary Line with Doble Diamante Red

Eric Guttormson

April 2, 2026

Press Releases

Altadis U.S.A. is adding a new release to its Montecristo 1935 Anniversary line with the introduction of the Edición Doble Diamante Red, which is scheduled to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association trade s... Read More...

Altadis Unveils Romeo y Julieta 152nd Kentucky Derby Limited Edition

Eric Guttormson

March 26, 2026

Press Releases

Altadis U.S.A. is continuing its partnership with Churchill Downs with the release of the Romeo y Julieta 152nd Kentucky Derby cigar, marking another installment tied to the annual event. The project builds ... Read More...

Altadis Expands H. Upmann Nicaragua Line with Sunrise Blend

Eric Guttormson

March 5, 2026

Press Releases

Altadis U.S.A. is adding a new cigar to its collaboration with AJ Fernandez. The upcoming H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise is the third release in the H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez lineup and is expected... Read More...

Rafael Nodal Builds the Perfect Cigar Day

Eric Guttormson

March 4, 2026

Smoke Night Live

Rafael Nodal joins the show to talk about what’s happening across the Altadis USA portfolio, including Aging Room, Romeo y Julieta, H. Upmann, Montecristo, and more. Along the way, Rafael will help us build the... Read More...

Montecristo 90th Anniversary to Return as Annual Limited Release

Eric Guttormson

February 24, 2026

Press Releases

What began as a one-time milestone release is now set to become a recurring annual offering. According to an announcement from Altadis U.S.A., the Montecristo 90th Anniversary cigar will return each year as ... Read More...

Romeo y Julieta Introduces Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo

Eric Guttormson

January 16, 2026

Press Releases

Romeo y Julieta is expanding its Reserva Real Nicaragua lineup with the introduction of Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo, a new extension developed in collaboration with A.J. Fernandez and Rafael Nodal. Produ... Read More...

Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary No. 2 Cigar of the Year 2025

No. 2 Cigar of the Year 2025 – Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary

Jordan Guttormson

January 15, 2026

News, COTY 2025

One hundred and fifty years of occupying the humidors of cigar enthusiasts around the world… let that sink in for a minute. Celebrating the milestone in 2025, Romeo y Julieta is now one of only a dozen brands i... Read More...

Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto No. 13 Cigar of the Year 2025

No. 13 Cigar of the Year 2025 – Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto

Jordan Guttormson

January 8, 2026

News, COTY 2025

The Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto debuted in the spring of 2025 as the third release in the Quattro Nicaragua series, continuing the brand’s long-running connection to classical music themes under the d... Read More...

Altadis U.S.A. Introduces Aging Room Blue Amber with AJ Fernandez

Eric Guttormson

October 31, 2025

Press Releases

Altadis U.S.A. has announced a new addition to its Aging Room portfolio with the debut of Aging Room Blue Amber, a project developed by Rafael Nodal in collaboration with AJ Fernandez. The release marks the 15t... Read More...

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