Michael Cellucci Joins Quality Importers
Michael Cellucci, the former president of Drew Estate, has joined Quality Importers as president and chief operating officer. Quality Importers is owned by Michael Giordano. It…
Dunhill Signed Range Selección Suprema
A few weeks ago, word came out that Dunhill—an iconic name in the world of high-end tobacco products—is planning on ceasing the sale of its…
France Expected to Ban “Café Crème” Name
France is expected to ban the use of the Café Crème name, arguing that it violates French Public Health Code. Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) issued a…
Virginia Bill Would Allow for Cigar Shops to Serve Alcohol
A bill in Virginia would allow for cigar shops to serve a limited amount of alcohol. Del. Steve Landes, R-Weyers Cave, has introduced H.B. 2220, which…
Jaime Florez-Estrada Out at Drew Estate
Jaime Florez-Estrada, who served as Drew Estate’s vp of marketing, is no longer with the company. “He’s a consummate, stand up professional,” said Glenn Wolfson, Drew…
Swedish Match Cuts STG Stake in Half
Swedish Match’s continued divesture in Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) is continuing. The company announced that it sold an additional 9 million shares of the company,…
Jonathan Drew Gets New Role at Drew Estate
Drew Estate’s Jonathan Drew has a new role at the company, president. It’s part of a new multi-year agreement that will keep him at the brand…
Trump Signs New Regulatory Limits; Cigar Regulations Not Affected
This morning, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that seeks to limit the amount of government regulations. The exact text of the executive order requires…
Undercrown Sun Grown Emerges
There is another Undercrown line in the works. In the last week, multiple sources have informed halfwheel they’ve spotted a new Drew Estate product: Undercrown Sun…
Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano Robusto
Last year many cigar companies responded to the new FDA regulations by releasing a lot of cigars, excessive amounts of cigars one could argue. Some…
TPE 2017: Day 2 + Conclusion
My morning started out quiet early: 6:30 a.m. to be exact. While I’m sure we would have sent someone to cover Tobacco Plus Expo, my…
