Industry News
Where’s Chris?
Maybe you’ve asked yourself that question over the the last couple of weeks. Well, the truth of the matter is everyday life has gotten in the way of me being able to sit down and record or write a review. The good news, or maybe it’s bad news, is I should be getting back in […]
10 Questions with CAO’s Ed McKenna
1. How did you get into the cigar industry? I joined General Cigar after being on the marketing team for Bacardi’s tequila portfolio. Since I’ve been with General Cigar, my focus has been on Punch, Hoyo de Monterrey and Excalibur cigars. Together with Rick Chandler, director of our Honduran portfolio, and with the new product […]
Cigar Explorer & CRA Charity Event a.k.a. Cigar Extravaganza – October 7, 2011
Our good friends over at CigarExplorer.com are having a fantastic charity event with the CRA to raise money to support the CRA’s fight against anti-cigar legislation. Â Great food and drinks with be served, along with raffles and a HUGE list of cigar VIPs will be there! Â Click here for more information on this great event!
The Zino “Embassy Selection†2011 has arrived
For the third time, a limited edition Zino cigar is making its way to local tobacconists. In its burgundy-colored box with gold logo, the Zino “Embassy Selection†2011 is a real eye-catcher, making it a very special gift. The cigar, an imposing Robusto format, is limited to 3,000 boxes of 10 worldwide. The filler consists […]
Exclusive cigars in a noble white dress: Davidoff â€White Edition“ 2011
The Davidoff “White Edition†2011 represents the new concept of this year’s Davidoff Limited Edition. Apart from the famous main ring bearing the Davidoff Logo, the graceful Belicoso Supremo format cigar is accentuated through the elegant vintage footband of the cigars wearing the a “2011“ pearlescent insignia and is presented in an imposing, luscious white-lacquered […]
Crush & Roll West: Central California Coast’s Premiere Cigar and Wine Event
For the third straight year, premium cigars AND wine will be featured in the county’s premiere cigar and wine event: Crush & Roll West. Hundreds are expected to turn out September 16 and 17 at the Paso Robles Fairgrounds to taste the best premium wines and cigars in the world. Cigar and wine tasting and […]
GET LUCKY WITH MACANUDO AND PLAYBOY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN $1,000,000
Richmond, VA— Macanudo®, America’s best-selling premium cigar brand, is teaming up with Playboy to give two lucky consumers a chance to win a cool million dollars in the third annual Macanudo® Millionaire contest. Between now and September 30, consumers 21 year of age or older can enter to win an all-expense paid, three-day, two night […]
Chattanooga Tweet-Up 2011
Editor:  Here is an announcement from our brothers-in-cigars, Tiki Bar Online and The Stogie Review about a great event at Burns Tobacconists, the Tweet-Up 2011.  Its going to be a great event. Friday and Saturday, August 12 and 13, 2011 Anticipation continues to grow for the first large-scale cigar event to be held in Chattanooga, Tennessee:the 2011 […]
Xikar announces new Salomon for their HC line
Press Release: General Cigars announces Cohiba Edición Diamante
General Cigar is pleased to introduce Cohiba® Edición Diamante, a rare opportunity to own a piece of premium cigar history. It is a widely held belief that the 1980 crop of Cameroon wrapper tobacco remains one of the most exemplary leaves ever cultivated. In the more-than thirty years since this outstanding tobacco was harvested, General […]
