Blanco Cigar Co. Adds Asian Distribution

Blanco Cigar Co. has extended its international presence to Asia.

The company has signed Cigar Emperor as its importer and distributor, which has begun selling Blanco cigars in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

David Blanco, the company’s president, said that the Blanco NINE, Blanco NINE JT Limitado and Liga Exclusiva de Familia are the first brands from the company being offered in Asia. Blanco also said he was working on a private label for Cigar Emperor.

Distribution in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan are described as “in the works.”

Charlie Minato

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