Industry News
“Smoked Up” No.27
A week has passed since my vacation and I am already planning one for next summer. We really had a good time! When I got back, I started fighting off a head cold and it almost got the best of me. With a healthy (or unhealthy) dosing of a few medications, I was able to […]
NICARAGUAN STRONG GETS BIGGER WITH ANTAÑO BIG BULL 760
NICARAGUAN STRONG GETS BIGGER WITH ANTAÑO BIG BULL 760 We dare you to take the bull by the horns and try our newest addition to the Antaño powerhouse! Estelà – Joya de Nicaragua, maker of the authentic Nicaraguan puro, is introducing a new vitola for its popular brand Antaño 1970 at this year’s IPCPR tradeshow […]
Herrera Cigars and Drew Estate Settle HERRERA Trademark Dispute
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Herrera Cigars and Drew Estate Settle HERRERA Trademark Dispute MIAMI, Florida (July 8, 2013) – Long time friends Frank Herrera of Herrera Cigars and Jonathan Drew of Drew Estate announced today that they have settled a dispute over the HERRERA trademark. While the terms of the settlement are confidential, the […]
DONA FLOR ANNOUNCES LIMITED EDITION BOX FOR IPCPR
DONA FLOR ANNOUNCES LIMITED EDITION BOX FOR IPCPR – ALONSO MENENDEZ BRAZILIAN CIGARS NOW AVAILABLE TO US MARKET July 3rd 2013 – Dona Flor USA officially announced today the availability of the Alonso Menendez line of premium Brazilian cigars for US distribution. Chris Edge, president of Dona Flor USA stated that very few […]
Nomad Cigar Company to Release Nomad S-307
Esteli, Nicaragua (July 1, 2013) – Nomad Cigar Company is pleased to announce a new fall Nicaraguan blend called the Nomad S-307. The cigar scheduled to be released in September/October (2013) and will be made available to Nomad authorized retailers. The final production is a box-pressed cigar with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper called the Nomad […]
“Smoked Up” No.26
Last week was one of the best weeks of my life. I spend the whole week with my girlfriend and our daughter in Atlanta and Chattanooga. It was a combonation trip of vacation and my birthday trip that started early Tuesday on my birthday. We went to World of Coke & The Georgia Aquarium. The […]
Arandoza Announces “White Label” & new Blue Label Banding
Miami Florida Press Release The Evolution of the Arandoza Cigar line has arrived! Arandoza announces the “rebirth” of the Arandoza Blue with its new bold label representing the strong solid foundation of this Cigar Family. Its bold taste, yet smooth finish, is a well-known flavor in this industry. With a solid foundation, comes the opportunity […]
“Smoked Up” No.25
I am back into the swing of things and getting this week’s “Smoked Up” out a little early. I usually put it out on Tuesday, but I will be on a vacation starting Tuesday. So my editing time will be none while on vacation. My corneal ulcer from the previous week is gone, so that’s a plus […]
“Smoked Up” No.24
Summer is here in the deep south!! Well, not until the 21st, but its hotter than blue blazes here! Most days last week were 90°+ with a heat index in the area of 105°. With that being said, my cigar time has been cut down to late evening if possible. My corneal ulcer cleared up on Saturday. […]
DONA FLOR & ALONSO MENENDEZ NOMINATED BY CIGAR JOURNAL FOR BEST CIGAR 2013
June 10th – Dona Flor USA announced receiving 4 nominations in the Best of 2013 categories by Cigar Journal Magazine. Nominated for “Best Cigar, Brazil†– the Dona Flor Seleção and the Alonso Menendez Churchill #10. Nominated for “Best Brand, Brazil†– the Dona Flor Tradicional and Alonso Menendez. “The Seleção has performed consistently for […]
