CAO Unveils Consigliere at IPCPR 2016

August 13, 2016

There was a great CAO cigar that came in a red lacquered box. One day it was gone. Everyone assumed it was sleeping with the fishes. A certain crew of guys who smoke CAO made us an offer we couldn’t refuse. ... Read More...

Cohiba Debuts Macassar at IPCPR 2016

Jordan Guttormson

August 10, 2016

Press Releases

Distant from even the most primitive modes of transportation, Indonesian Macassar is arguably the most difficult ebony in the world to procure and one of the world’s most beautiful exotic woods. In a fitting tr... Read More...

La Gloria Cubana Serie R Black Maduro cigar packaging

La Gloria Cubana Introduces New Cigars at IPCPR

Jordan Guttormson

August 9, 2016

Press Releases

La Gloria Cubana is launching two new lines, one created solely for sale at brick and mortar cigar shops and the other developed for internet and catalog retailers. La Gloria Cubana Serie R Esteli Maduro Seri... Read More...

Hoyo La Amistad Debuts at IPCPR 2016

Jordan Guttormson

August 8, 2016

Press Releases

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...

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