Punch Punch 48 Emerges
It would appear Habanos S.A. has some new bands. Christoph Puszkar posted an image of the to-be-released Punch Punch 48, showing new Punch bands as…
FDA Center for Tobacco Products Names Science Director
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center of Tobacco Products (CTP) has announced a new director of its Office of Science (OS), as Matt Holman,…
Quality Importers Acquires Cigar Mechanic
Quality Importers Trading Co. has acquired yet another cigar accessory company. This time, it’s Cigar Mechanic, a company that made bead-based humidity products. The deal…
Ventura Begins Shipping Slaughterhouse
Slaughterhouse, a new value-priced item from Ventura Cigar Co., is now shipping. The company showed off the cigar last summer to meet the Aug. 8,…
Fable Fourth Prime LP Releases Shipping Nationwide This Month
A trio of limited edition cigars from Fable Cigars is being formally released a bit ahead of schedule. This month, Fable will release Fourth Prime LP,…
Crowned Heads Releasing Paniolo Especiale 2017 Next Month
The newest release of the Crowned Heads’ R. Field Wine Co. exclusive will arrive next month. On Feb. 24, 2017, R. Field Wine Co. will host…
LFD L-Granu Cabinet Oscuro Emerges
There’s another version of La Flor Dominicana’s L-Granú. The cigar uses the same blend as the company’s Cabinet Oscuro wrapper—a maduro version of the Ecuadorian…
Drew Estate Appoints David Lazarus as SVP of Sales
Drew Estate has announced that David Lazarus will be the company’s new svp of sales. Lazarus’ responsibilities are listed as overall accountability for field sales, inside sales,…
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…
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…
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…
