92%Deep Flavor

Montecristo Epic Craft Cured Robusto

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...

Altadis Introduces Montecristo Crafted by A.J. Fernandez – Shop Exclusive for JR Cigar

Jordan Guttormson

November 22, 2016

Press Releases

Santa Clara, Inc. is beginning broader distribution of the newly introduced Montecristo Crafted by A. J. Fernandez line of cigars. Montecristo Crafted by A.J. Fernandez is a collaboration between the Altadis U.... Read More...

Tabacalera USA Acquires Houston-based Serious Cigars LLC

Jordan Guttormson

November 2, 2016

Press Releases

Tabacalera USA, the U.S.-based premium cigar operations of Imperial Brands plc, is creating a new business unit to support company-owned and licensed-based retail partnerships using the Casa de Montecristo reta... Read More...

Por Larrañaga Returns to the US Market

Jordan Guttormson

May 18, 2016

Press Releases

One of the oldest Cuban heritage brands not seen in the United States for many years will soon be released in the U.S. “Por Larrañaga, born in Cuba in 1834, is one of the oldest heritage brands in our portfo... Read More...

Montecristo Grupo de Maestros Private Batch II cigar open box packaging

Altadis U.S.A. Announces Montecristo Grupo de Maestros Private Batch II

Jordan Guttormson

May 3, 2016

Press Releases

After the major success of the Montecristo Grupo de Maestros Private Batch, Altadis U.S.A. is proud to announce the release of Montecristo Grupo de Maestros Private Batch II, a sequel to its limited-edition pre... Read More...

H. Upmann Ingot TheBANKER – Private Holding Cigars Coming Soon

Jordan Guttormson

April 28, 2016

Press Releases

In 2014, Altadis USA introduced H. Upmann – TheBANKER cigar, paying tribute to the brand's beginnings. Since this time, Altadis has kept focus on this monetary theme for H. Upmann, as the original cigars were f... Read More...

87%Tomato Soup

Yargüera H. Upmann

Jordan Guttormson

April 14, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

Last November, Altadis U.S.A. teased cigar enthusiasts with a proprietary, new tobacco variety, dubbed Yargüera. At the time, it was unclear how this new tobacco would be used in their lineup, but news came ear... Read More...

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