Industry News
Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S is now the world’s second largest cigar company
After having received the necessary approvals from the relevant competition author-ities, Skandinavisk Holding A/S and Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S on 1 October 2010 closed the transaction with Swedish Match AB which creates the world’s second largest cigar company and an even stronger world leader in pipe tobacco. On 26 April 2010 it was announced that […]
Illusione and Drew Estate Cigars discontinue Nosotros brand of cigars
From Dion Giolito of Illusione Cigars: Effective immediately, Illusione cigars will no longer participate in the Nosotros brand project with Jonathan Drew DBA Drew Estate. After two and a half years, terms for a product delivery date still could not be negotiated. The Nosotros brand/trademark dies in the Drew Estate Factory as per contractual agreement, […]
Press Release: La Aurora Announces 107 Lancero in Limited Production
La Aurora and Miami Cigars have had a strong relationship with new media, especially on Twitter, which they are very active. Because of this, Guillermo Leon, Jose Blanco and Jason Wood were inundated with request for a new size in the 107 line after the success of the corona. As a lover of lanceros, I […]
Press Release: Gran Habano 3 SLS & Cabinet Selection cease production
Miami, Fl., August 30, 2010 – Due to the overwhelming success of our new Azteca cigar we have decided to cease production of the highly-rated 3 SLS and Cabinet Selection lines. This difficult decision will allow Gran Habano to maintain our high level of quality and consistency within our core lines and any special projects […]
Press Release: PARTAGAS ‘MAN OF DISTINCTION’ CONTEST OFFERS A CHANCE TO WIN AN ALL-EXPENSE PAID TRIP TO NAPA
Richmond, VA—Lovers of the leaf and the grape take note: The Partagas® “Man of Distinction†contest offers a chance to win an all-expense paid, four-day, three-night trip to Napa Valley to enjoy a taste of the finer things in life. The venerable brand of Partagas® cigars will award one lucky consumer and three guests with […]
Press Release: Drew Estate Releases the Liga Privada Ãœnico Serie “Dirty Ratâ€
For additional information: Contact: John Brooke Phone: (786) 581-1800 Email:jbrooke@drewestate.com Drew Estate Releases the Liga Privada Ãœnico Serie “Dirty Rat†Miami, FL – Drew Estate officially announced its intent to release into the market the much-heralded “Dirty Rat†during the IPCPR 2010 tradeshow as the first cigar within its new Liga Privada Ãœnico Serie. Ãœnico, […]
IPCPR 2010 – Show in review
This year makes it 3 RTDA/IPCPR shows I’ve been lucky enough to attend. Every year I come back with way more knowledge about the industry and a reaffirmation that the cigar reps, owners and other attendees are mi familia. There is a brotherhood and sisterhood that is bound together by cigars that is really special. […]
Press Release: LA GLORIA CUBANA SERIE N
Richmond, VA—Team La Gloria Cubana is proud to unveil La Gloria Cubana Serie N®, a wholly new collection custom made for the initiated. A sister brand to the critically-acclaimed La Gloria Cubana Serie R® collection, La Gloria Cubana Serie N debuts into a lofty position. This new, four-cigar collection delivers in spades by marrying proprietary […]
