Gurkha Cigars Introduces an Exclusive Lounge Release
Gurkha Cigars is rolling out a cigar made exclusively for Gurkha Lounges and retailers. The new Gurkha Lounge Exclusive will be available at seven...
Celebrating Dominican Cigars: A Look Back at Procigar 2018
Procigar, the association of cigar manufacturers in the Dominican Republic, hosted its 11th Procigar Festival from Feb. 18-23. More than 800 people from around...
Thinking Outside the Box: Inside Avanti’s Rebranding
Changing the branding and packaging of Parodi Holdings dba Avanti Cigar Company products was not a decision made on a whim; it came after...
Nomad Cigar Company Sold to Ezra Zion
Fred Rewey, owner of Nomad Cigar Company, has announced that he has sold his company and its brands to Chris Kelly and Kyle Hoover...
Premium Cigar Exemption Excluded From Congress’ Spending Bill
Despite the massive effort within Congress and from industry trade associations, premium cigar exemption was left out of the massive 2018 spending bill.
Many senators...
An Interview with Altadis U.S.A. President Rob Norris, Part 1
When he was 25 years old, Rob Norris was at a crossroads in his young career. After graduating from the Liverpool John Moores University...
José Blanco Leaving E.P. Carrillo
Cigar Aficionado has reported that José Blanco, E.P. Carrillo's senior vice president, will be departing the company come Aug. 31, 2019.
Blanco has worked at...
Gurkha Acquires American Caribbean Cigars Factory
Gurkha Cigars is adding something very valuable to its portfolio–a cigar factory. The premium cigar company has announced the acquisition of American Caribbean Cigars,...
Drew Estate Unveils Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo at IPCPR 2018
Drew Estate is shining a spotlight on its Liga Privada brand at this year's International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) international trade...
IPCPR 2017: La Palina Cigars
If you’ve been following La Palina on social media this year, you got a tease of what the company planned to roll out at...
