Leadership Change at Tabacalera USA as Charles Gibb Takes CEO Role

April 14, 2026

Tabacalera USA has announced a leadership change, naming Charles Gibb as its new Chief Executive Officer. Gibb steps into the role following the tenure of Javier Estades, who led the company for 15 years. Th... Read More...

JR Cigar and Casa de Montecristo See New Leadership Under Tabacalera USA Realignment

Eric Guttormson

November 20, 2025

Press Releases

Tabacalera USA has announced adjustments to its leadership structure, aiming to better support its various business units across retail, wholesale, and online cigar sales in the U.S. According to Javier Esta... 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...

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...

JR Cigar Appoints New CEO

Jordan Guttormson

March 29, 2017

Press Releases

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Tabacalera USA, the U.S.-based premium cigar operations of Imperial Brands plc, has appointed Rob Maneson chief executive officer of its JR Cigar unit, effective immediately. Maneson,... 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...

Tabacalera USA Reveals Latest Cigar Retailers to Receive Prestigious ‘Casa de Montecristo’ Designation

Jordan Guttormson

April 4, 2016

Press Releases

“Montecristo” is a name synonymous with premium cigars and the ultimate in quality. Now a number of top cigar lounges in the United States will carry the name as part of Tabacalera USA’s Casa de Montecristo pro... Read More...

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Leadership Change at Tabacalera USA as Charles Gibb Takes CEO Role

JR Cigar and Casa de Montecristo See New Leadership Under Tabacalera USA Realignment

Imperial Brands Seeks to Exit Premium Cigar Business

Tabacalera USA forms Partnership with Boutique Blends

JR Cigar Appoints New CEO

Tabacalera USA Acquires Houston-based Serious Cigars LLC

Tabacalera USA Reveals Latest Cigar Retailers to Receive Prestigious ‘Casa de Montecristo’ Designation