Weekly News (April 15, 2024)
The headlines, reviews and more from the past week.
OpusX La Edición de la Sociedad Previewed at PCA 2024
The OpusX La Edición de la Sociedad is expected to be on shelves in late 2024. Additional sizes are planned for 2025.
Cuba Increases Prices for Domestic Cigars
No, not those Cuban cigars.
Altadis U.S.A. Partners With Kentucky Derby for Romeo y Julieta 1875 Run for the Roses
This year marks the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby and Altadis U.S.A. is partnering with the event for two limited edition cigars from Romeo y Julieta, which was also founded in 1875.
Don Julio Sang Bleu Shipping Next Month
A decade after introducing the Don Julio Punta Espada, the Don Julio brand will get a new line: Sang Bleu.
Don Julio’s Year of the Dragon Limited Edition Cigar Heads to Stores
According to the zodiac calendar, Nirka Reyes Estrella, ceo of De Los Reyes, is a dragon.
Partagás Línea Maestra Arrives in Andorra
Every other Cuban Partagás is sold with red and gold bands, but for Línea Maestra, Habanos S.A. developed all-new packaging. It was announced in three sizes, two of which have gone on sale in the principality of Andorra.
Domain Cigars’ Debut Lines Head to Stores
Both lines are offered in nine sizes.
Kristoff Twentieth Anniversary, PCA 2024 Exclusive Begin Arriving in Stores
A relatively small number of boxes have begun hitting store shelves, with more on the way in the coming weeks.
Stogie Mag, Inspired by the AR-15, Debuts at PCA 2024
Inspired by the AR-15’s magazine, this is one of the most unique six-cigar holders you’ll ever see.
Fratello Ships Concealed Carry 18th Amendment
The new release is the first of six planned blends, each in the same 5 1/2 x 54 vitola and each with its own individual branding.
