89%Oh, Henry

Henry Clay War Hawk Corona

September 18, 2019

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2019

“Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.” — Henry Clay Full disclosure, my esteemed colleagues at Cigar Dojo know that I’m a huge amateur histori... Read More...

88%Two-Sided

Trinidad Espiritu Fundador

Jordan Guttormson

August 2, 2019

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2019

Of the many legacy Cuban brands now controlled by parent company, Altadis USA—including Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, and H. Upmann—it has been Trinidad that has waited the longest to receive a modernized makeo... Read More...

Altadis USA – IPCPR 2019

Jordan Guttormson

July 25, 2019

IPCPR 2019

Despite the announcement earlier this year that parent company, Imperial Brands, is looking to sell off its premium cigar assets—including Altadis USA—the booth appeared to be operating without a hiccup at this... Read More...

Romeo y Julieta Crafted by Plasencia cigar box open

Santa Clara to Debut Romeo y Julieta Crafted by Plasencia

Jordan Guttormson

June 25, 2019

Press Releases

Santa Clara, Inc., a tobacco wholesaler associated with Altadis USA and online retailer JR Cigar has announced the next exclusive release under the company's Crafted By series: Romeo y Julieta Crafted by Plasen... Read More...

H. Upmann 175th Anniversary Announced

Eric Guttormson

June 13, 2019

Press Releases

Altadis U.S.A. is celebrating a special milestone as the H. Upmann cigar brand turns 175 years old. The limited-edition H. Upmann 175th Anniversary will commemorate one of the oldest and most renowned cigars br... Read More...

H. Upmann Hispaniola by Jose Mendez cigar box closed

Altadis USA to Showcase H. Upmann Hispaniola by Jose Mendez at IPCPR 2019

Jordan Guttormson

June 12, 2019

Press Releases

Altadis U.S.A., maker of world-renowned premium cigars, is introducing the newest in the H. Upmann series, the H. Upmann Hispaniola by Jose Mendez. The brand is partnering with Jose Mendez for this special proj... Read More...

Altadis Announces Vintage-Inspired Trinidad Espiritu

Jordan Guttormson

May 9, 2019

Press Releases

Altadis USA, makers of many of the world's most recognizable legacy cigar brands (Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, H. Upmann), is set to unveil a new project under the Trinidad name, with the Trinidad Espiritu lau... Read More...

Imperial Brands Seeks to Exit Premium Cigar Business

Jordan Guttormson

April 30, 2019

Press Releases

Imperial Brands PLC today announced the company's plans to sell off its premium cigar assets. While the Bristol, UK-based company primarily deals with cigarettes (Winston, Salem, Kool, etc.), its premium cigar ... Read More...

Montecristo Espada Oscuro Forthcoming

Jordan Guttormson

April 24, 2019

Press Releases

Continuing Montecristo's increasingly frequent partnerships with the Plasencia family and their Nicaraguan-based factory, the company has now announced the latest such release—Montecristo Espada Oscuro. The ... Read More...

Casa de Montecristo Grupo de Maestros Private Batch Exclusive

Casa de Montecristo Stores to Receive Grupo de Maestros Private Batch Exclusive

Jordan Guttormson

March 19, 2019

Press Releases

Upscale tobacconist chain Casa de Montecristo has announced that the company's 28 retail locations will be receiving an exclusive blend from Altadis U.S.A.'s limited Grupo de Maestros Private Batch series. F... Read More...

Altadis U.S.A. Kicks Off ‘Immortal Trio’ Series with Henry Clay ‘War Hawk’

Jordan Guttormson

March 13, 2019

Press Releases

Beginning in late March 2019, Altadis U.S.A. will begin shipping a new blend under the company's Henry Clay portfolio, known as Henry Clay "War Hawk." The cigars are said to be the first in a new series titled ... Read More...

89%A+ Musk

Montecristo Nicaragua Series Toro

Jack Heyer

February 4, 2019

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2019

Montecristo is a name synonymous with cigars themselves, a storied brand with deep roots in both Cuba and the Dominican Republic. With a brand this historic, the term "cutting edge" doesn't always come to mind,... Read More...

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