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Hoyo La Amistad Debuts at IPCPR 2016

August 8, 2016

The legendary Hoyo de Monterrey brand continues its bold march into the future with an intriguing, limited edition collaboration called La Amistad. The blend was developed by AJ Fernandez, the Cuban expat cigar... Read More...

88%One for the Road

CAO Flathead V660 Carb

Ben Reed

July 13, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

Back in 2013, CAO released the Flathead cigar line at the IPCPR show in Las Vegas. Created by Rick Rodriguez and Ed McKenna, the line was created as a throwback to classic America, where pin-up girls and hot ro... Read More...

88%Wasabi Zing

HOYO by Hoyo de Monterrey

Jordan Guttormson

April 19, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2016

Aside from a reputation as one of the most well-known Cuban cigar brands (dating back to 1865), Hoyo de Monterrey also operates as among America's most recognized brands—being produced out of Honduras. Like mos... Read More...

Presenting the new Hoyo

Eric Guttormson

March 15, 2016

Press Releases

General Cigar will launch a new version of Hoyo de Monterrey exclusively for brick and mortar retailers. The new collection called Hoyo will be available in four sizes ranging in price from $5.49 to $6.99 and b... Read More...

91%Macanudo Revival

Macanudo Estate Reserve 2015

Jordan Guttormson

February 19, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

General Cigar Co. debuted their 2015 edition of the luxurious Macanudo Estate Reserve at their IPCPR booth in New Orleans last July. The Estate Reserve series has become one of their more premium offerings, sit... Read More...

Punch Rare Corojo Returns with New Size

Jordan Guttormson

February 17, 2016

Press Releases

General Cigar announces that Punch Rare Corojo has begun making its annual return to retail. The seasonal collection welcomes a new, limited edition frontmark, while one of its original sizes will be retired th... Read More...

88%Not for everyone

Cohiba Luxury Selection No. 2

Ben Reed

January 27, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2016

As the Cohiba brand continues to dominate the Cuban tobacco industry for Habanos S.A., its Dominican rival fights for more shelf space on behalf of General Cigar. As stated from General Cigar, they plan to put ... Read More...

87%Missed the Mark

Partagas Aniversario 170

Ben Reed

November 20, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2015

Back in 1845, one of today’s biggest Cuban cigar brands was born—Partagas. Because of his connections as a business man in Havana, Jaime Partagás y Rabell quickly went to work purchasing the finest tobacco plan... Read More...

STG Appoints New Leadership for General Cigar Co.

Jordan Guttormson

November 18, 2015

Press Releases

Scandinavian Tobacco Group sets new management for its handmade cigar business. Regis Broersma becomes new President of General Cigar Company which is a leader in the US market for handmade and premium cigar... Read More...

88%Budget Friendly

CAO Pilón

MrStogato

November 3, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2015

Released at IPCPR 2015, the CAO Pilón brings back a traditional Cuban method of fermenting tobacco in a circular pilón (pronounced "pee-'lohn"), a practice that dates back to the 19th century. In the most commo... Read More...

88%Promising Punch

Punch Signature

Jordan Guttormson

April 6, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2015

Punch Cigars, one of the most well-known cigar brands in the world, has released their newest cigar line - Punch Signature. Arriving at retailers early last month, the new cigar focuses on the brand's early beg... Read More...

2015 Punch Rare Corojo Release Announcement

Jordan Guttormson

January 29, 2015

Press Releases

General Cigar Co. has announced the details on its popular seasonal release of the Punch Rare Corojo. For 2015, General Cigar is adding a new vitola and limited edition cigar - both exclusive to this year's rel... Read More...

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