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News: Casa Magna Domus Magnus II Begins Shipping

After over eight months since the cigar was announced, SAG Imports has begun shipping the Casa Magna Domus Magnus II. It is the third release of the popular cigar, which the company debuted in 2011 as an extension of its partnership with Plasencia Cigars S.A, who makes the cigars. While the Optimus (5 3/4 x [...]

Weekly News (December 3, 2012)

Editor’s Note: (The) Contest is in full swing. Thanks all for participating, still lots of crazy stuff to come. In addition, for those that can make it to Maple Grove, MN on Friday, Brooks and I will be there for halfwheel’s Holiday Party Pt. 1. Part 2 will be in Dallas in the middle of [...]

News: SAG Imports Delays Casa Magna Domus Magnus II Until 2013

Casa Magna Domus Magnus II, the follow-up to SAG Imports popular Domus Magnus, has been delayed until 2013. The cigars, which feature a different vintage (2007) of Jalapa Sun Grown wrapper were believed to be a late 2012 release after being announced for IPCPR 2012. However, SAG Imports has confirmed the cigars, which are part [...]

IPCPR 2012: SAG Imports

In terms of releases, SAG Imports had a lot at the show. When you think about it, it never seemed that large—mainly because so many were extensions and limited production releases, but there was a lot. As far as the booth, it looked much the same—rather open and relaxing, except in a few moments, like [...]

Weekly News (July 9, 2012)

Editor’s Note: For the first time in almost three months, the 2012 cigar release list has been updated. Unfortunately a PHP error was preventing the updating, something that required moving servers, which we did in the middle of last week. While more than 250 entries were either updated or added over the weekend, there’s still [...]

News: SAG Imports Announces IPCPR Releases

Last week, SAG Imports, the distribution arm of the Quesada family’s cigar operation which also include Casa Magna, Fonseca and the newly-announced Tres Reynas, informed retailers of their IPCPR releases. In addition to the already-announced Oktoberfest, Tres Reynas and plans for the unveiling of the third and final size of Q d’Etat, SAG announced plans [...]