Viaje Releasing The Crow Ahead of Halloween
Full Moon is on hiatus this year, but it is still connected to this new release. The small crow character on the Full Moon’s packaging now steps into the spotlight with its own line.
Peter James Emergence Begins Shipping Nationwide
After delays due to the arrival of the cigars’ elaborate packaging, Emergence is finally heading to stores. It’s the first cigar from Peter James Cigar Co., a joint venture between Luciano Cigars and Peter James Co.
Alsack Labels Suffers Fire
The Santiago-based company produces packaging for PDR Cigars, Hiram & Solomon, Sanj Patel and others. The second floor of the building, used for tobacco storage, was described as a total or near-total loss.
Hunters & Frankau Collaborates with Ettinger to Create Cigar Wrap
Hunters & Frankau is the exclusive distributor of Cuban cigars in the United Kingdom, while Ettinger London is one of the few remaining British luxury leather goods companies. The latter received The Royal Warrant to HRH The Prince of Wales in 1996.
J.C. Newman Adds Diamond Crown Julius Caeser The Troublemaker
A vintage cigar posted served as the inspiration for this new size, called a soft perfecto. Diamond Crown Cigar Lounges will have it first, while a widespread release is slated for early 2025.
Gurkha’s Year of the Dragon by Oscar Valladares Heads to Stores
The series wraps up with a Honduran puro from Oscar Valladares. Juan Lopez of Gurkha Cigar Group said this won’t be the last time the two companies work together.
Quesada 50th Anniversary Toro Prensado
This year mark a significant anniversary for Quesada Cigars: the company celebrated 50 years in the cigar business. As would be expected, the Dominican cigar manufacturer released a limited edition cigar line to commemorate the occasion.
El Galan Moves Distribution to JR Brokers
The agreement went into effect at the start of October. Retailers should start seeing shipments in the coming weeks.
Liga Privada Único Serie Porchetta Returns to Casa de Montecristo
The box-pressed belicoso gets its second release exclusively through Casa de Montecristo’s 25 stores across the country. Drew Estate says the cigar’s profile is reminiscent of the traditional Italian roasted pork dish that it is named after.
Fratello’s Third Concealed Carry Release, Speakeasy, Heading to Stores This Week
This newest release aims to capture the spirit of defiance and camaraderie, said Omar de Frias. Like its two predecessors, it’s a limited edition robusto with an undisclosed blend.
Tatuaje Escasos HC
In October of 2018, Tatuaje unveiled a new collection of limited, Miami-made Tatuaje cigars called Escasos. The following spring, the Selección de Cazador line—commonly referred to as the Brown Label—would get the Escasos treatment, getting a new wrapper and being rolled in South Florida.
