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Press Release: Kurt A. Kendall Dips into Cigar History for 7-20-4 Cigars’ New “Hustler”

February 1, 2013 (Londonderry, NH) — Kurt A. Kendall, founder of today’s 7-20-4 Cigars, has once again explored cigar history, reintroducing a second dusty brand … “Hustler” … a trademark that hails back to the late Nineteenth Century. It follows the company’s introductions of the 7-20-4 and 1874 boutique lines. In 2009, Kendall breathed new [...]

Weekly News (November 19, 2012)

 Editor’s Note: (The) Contest coming. Promise. Enjoy the holidays. Guillermo León by La Aurora 15 Minute Break Next Month — Story here. Tatuaje Exclusive Mission Pipe CQ1 in January — Details here. Viaje Holiday Blend 2012 Candy Cane Emerges — Picture here. Gran Habano Expands Gran Reserva Line — Details here. Herrera Estelí Ships — 150 [...]

Press Release: 7-20-4 Cigars Appoints Rick Ardito as Director of Marketing/Sales

November 19, 2012 (Londonderry, NH) — Industry veteran Rick Ardito (50) has joined Kurt A. Kendall’s 7-20-4 Cigars as Director of Marketing/Sales, as of August 1, 2012.  “Realizing my ‘one-man band’ wouldn’t support 7-20-4′s growth,” Kendall explains, “I wanted to invest in the best.  Our 17-year personal and working friendship drove me to catch him [...]

Press Release: Kurt Kendall Adds Lanceros to 7-20-4 and 1874 Lines

May 29, 2012 — This summer will bring two new 7-1/2″ x 38 Lanceros in the 7-20-4 Cigars’ portfolio. Kurt Kendall has added the shape to both his original 7-20-4 line and 1874 Series, which he introduced last year. He plans to unveil another 7-20-4 blend and an entirely new brand this August … watch [...]

Weekly News (March 12, 2012)

Editor’s Note: March is in full swing. As has been mentioned a few times here before, this should be no surprise. In halfwheel news, we would like to welcome Prometheus as our newest sponsor. For the next few days, Brook and I will be meeting at the super secret halfwheel offices in Dallas, before I [...]

Weekly News (February 20, 2012)

Editor’s Note: This is the week of ProCigar 2012, and as such, much of the news will likely be about the Dominican Republic. Quesada will formally open their new factory (and perhaps give it a new name) and announce the next size of Q d’etat. It sounds like things will be quiet at La Aurora [...]

Press Release: 7-20-4 Cigars Adds New “1874 Series” to Commemorate the Founding Year of Company’s Namesake

February 18, 2012 — The year 1874 saw the establishment of what would become one of the world’s largest cigar manufacturers, the 7-20-4 Cigar Company. Founder R. G. Sullivan built his company’s reputation on his motto: “Quality Still Impels Its Growth.” The Manchester, New Hampshire, company was flourished until the Cuban Embargo closed it and [...]