Archive for March, 2014
Partagas 1845 Introduces Two New Collections The Sequel That’s Second to None
Richmond, VA —General Cigar Company is proud to announce the expansion of the acclaimed Partagas® 1845 line with two unique, channel-specific collections debuting in mid-March. Partagas 1845 Extra Fuerte was created exclusively for sale at brick and mortar cigar shops, and Partagas 1845 Extra Oscuro will be available only through internet and catalog retailers. Each […]
“Smoked Up” No.61
The past week has been a quite an interesting one to say the least. Last week at work, we finally started seeing the light at the end of the tunnel as to being caught up. Then on Saturday, one of my good friends called me up needing my help. I won’t go into too many details, […]
LA ZONA 20 COUNT BOXES BEGINS SHIPPING TO RETAILERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Anthony Jiménez, Creative Director (305) 558-3001 anthony@espinosacigars.com LA ZONA 20 COUNT BOXES BEGINS SHIPPING TO RETAILERS This week we have begun shipping to retailers the La Zona Connecticut and Habano cigars in 20 count boxes. The La Zona cigars were first introduced at the IPCPR tradeshow in 2012. […]
La Palina announces the third Goldie from the La Palina Collection: The Goldie Laguito Especial
Goldie Drell Paley, the namesake of our brand, was the wife of Sam Paley, who founded La Palina in 1896. To celebrate the history, contributions and accomplishments of women in the cigar industry, La Palina released the La Palina Collection Goldie series in 2012. The 2014 Goldie Laguito Especial will be a 7×40 cigar, presented […]
Iconic Leaf Recluse Draconian Sidewinder #2
Last year I did a pre-release review of the second release from Iconic Leaf Cigars, the Recluse Draconian. That review was of a robusto size. Today I will be taking a look at the production size of the same blend just in a different vitola; the Sidewinder #2. This particular vitola or shape, will you, is like no other shape on the […]
“Smoked Up” No.60
This week has been very off and on. The first part of the week, it got down to freezing a few days and then the weekend was one of the best one could expect. I went to a Room 101 Cigar event and got to talk to Matt Booth and he is one cool and […]
Punch Rare Corojo Returns with New Size and Updated Packaging
Punch Rare Corojo is making its annual return, this time with a sleek, retailer-friendly box and an extremely limited new size.  The 2014 release of Punch Rare Corojo features Rare Salomones, a 7.25″ x 57 figurado which is the only cigar in the line that’s packaged in a wooden cabinet-style box. It will sell for […]
Agio Cigars and Drew Estate Proudly Announce Distributi​on Partnershi​p
Miami, FL, March 3, 2014: Royal Agio Cigars and Drew Estate Tobacco Company are pleased to announce exclusive distribution agreement effective April 1st 2014. Drew Estate will market, sell, and distribute all Royal Agio Cigar brands in the United States. This agreement expands Royal Agio Cigars’ reach across the broad channels of tobacco distribution throughout […]
Nomad Cigar Company Releases “Connecticut Fuerte.â€
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nomad Cigar Company Releases “Connecticut Fuerte.† Orlando, FL (March 3, 2014) – Nomad Cigar Company is pleased to announce the release of the Connecticut Fuerte: Blended and rolled in the Dominican Republic. Earlier in the year Fred Rewey, founder of Nomad Cigar Company, outlined his plans for the year, which included […]
