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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 [...]

Review: Fonseca Cubano Exclusivo Robusto (Prerelease)

Last month we got the news out of SAG Imports that it was releasing a new Fonseca line called the Cubano Exclusivo. The cigar was developed with the idea that they wanted to take the easily recognizable Fonseca branding and develop a cigar that breaks out of the expected smooth and mild Fonseca profile. The cigar [...]

News: Fonseca’s Bold New Cubano Exclusivo Debuts at ProCigar

SAG Imports is bringing a bolder flavor to their Fonseca line of cigars, a line generally known as being geared toward the milder palate. The Fonseca Cubano Exclusivo will debut during the 2013 ProCigar Festival, being held February 17-22 in the Dominican Republic. According to Terence Reilly of SAG Imports, the Cubano Exclusivo uses a [...]

Review: Quesada The Blender’s Sampler Robusto

Earlier, we broke news on The Quesada Blender’s Sampler, a new limited edition Robusto sampler from Quesada and its U.S. distribution arm, SAG Imports.  To recap: SAG Imports, the distribution arm of Quesada, is set to release its most popular blends in the form of a special sampler. The Quesada Blender’s Sampler will feature eight Robustos, [...]

News: SAG Imports Announces The Quesada Blender’s Sampler

SAG Imports, the distribution arm of Quesada, is set to release its most popular blends in the form of a special sampler. The Quesada Blender’s Sampler will feature eight Robustos, two each of the: Quesada Tributo, Quesada Jalapa, Quesada Selección España and a test blend. The samplers are packed in wooden boxes and include the [...]

News: Quesada Slates Heisenberg Project for January

A few weeks ago, SAG Imports began informing retailers of a new cigar, the Heisenberg project. Last week, after informing reps of more details, the sizes and pricing leaked, which will presumably be the last of the information the world gets about the Heisenberg project. Quesada plans on keeping the details regarding factory and blend [...]

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 [...]

News: Quesada Plans Highly Limited Release of España Lancero

SAG Imports will be releasing the Quesada Selección España Lancero in ultra small-batch fashion. Only 12 cabinets of 50 Lanceros will be released next year, a single cabinet each month going to a select SAG Imports retailer. The decision was made after nearly a year of mulling over how and in what manner to release [...]

Review: Quesada Selección España Lancero (Prerelease)

Shortly after launching the Quesada Selección España, Terence Reilly, head of SAG Imports, the distribution arm of MATASA/Quesada, Casa Magna and now domestically Regius, received requests from a few people for a fourth vitola. One of those people was yours truly and the other one was Christian “Tank” Hutson of Just for Him in Springfield, [...]