Altadis Announces Vintage-Inspired Trinidad Espiritu

May 9, 2019

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...

92%Deep Flavor

Montecristo Epic Craft Cured Robusto

Jordan Guttormson

May 11, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2018

At IPCPR 2017—the industry's annual purchasing convention—onlookers were treated to a full assortment of new additions to the age-old Montecristo brand, including Montecristo Grupo De Maestros Private Batch III... Read More...

89%Upmann Revived

H. Upmann AJ Fernandez Toro

velorok

November 28, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2017

“There’s nearly 175 years of history here, AJ, don’t mess this up!” That’s what I imagine AJ Fernandez thinking as he’s going into the blending session with Altadis’ Grupo de Maestros to create this cigar. He’s... Read More...

Altadis Announces Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez

Jordan Guttormson

June 1, 2017

Press Releases

The release of Monte by Montecristo AJ Fernandez brings a new dynamic element to the collaboration between AJ Fernandez and Altadis U.S.A. The Monte by Montecristo line was launched in 2013 to add new dimens... Read More...

Tabacalera USA forms Partnership with Boutique Blends

Jordan Guttormson

May 15, 2017

Press Releases

Tabacalera USA has reached a strategic alliance agreement with Boutique Blends Cigars, the maker of such well known premium hand-rolled cigars brands as Aging Room, La Boheme and Oliveros. Altadis U.S.A. wil... Read More...

Famous Smoke Shop Altadis USA Vindicator Series

Famous Smoke Shop Releases Vindicator Series with Altadis USA

Jordan Guttormson

May 2, 2017

Press Releases

Easton, PA -- Famous Smoke Shop, the largest American-owned distributor of discounted premium cigars online, has announced the release of the all-new Vindicator cigar lineup. This new premium cigar is debuting ... Read More...

Romeo y Julieta Crafted by A. J. Fernandez cigar box open

Altadis Unveils Romeo y Julieta Crafted by A. J. Fernandez

Jordan Guttormson

February 28, 2017

Press Releases

Burlington, NC – Santa Clara, Inc. is beginning broader distribution of the newly introduced Romeo y Julieta Crafted by A. J. Fernandez line of cigars. Romeo y Julieta Crafted by A. J. Fernandez is a collaborat... Read More...

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