In 1935, Alonso Menéndez created the Montecristo brand—that sound familiar? That’s how my review of the Montecristo 80 Aniversario started. Yes, this is a different cigar...Read More

As part of its new releases for 2015, Altadis U.S.A. is celebrating its farming operations in Connecticut with an extension to its well-known Montecristo White...Read More

The aging room at Tabacalera de García is probably the biggest in the world, after all the Dominican factory owned by Altadis USA is the...Read More

In March, word came down that there would be a new ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta release from Altadis U.S.A., but with a twist. The newest...Read More

Earlier this year, Altadis U.S.A. began shipping a new limited edition Montecristo that carried a decent price tag, bold claims and some unique packaging. The...Read More

Amid the myriad of new releases at the annual IPCPR Convention and Trade Show, there are always a few that stand out for one reason...Read More

Originally introduced in 2012, the ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta blend was an addition to Altadis U.S.A.’s existing Romeo y Julieta brand featuring a different wrapper and...Read More

At the 2013 IPCPR trade show and convention, Altadis USA showed off a slew of new products, including some limited editions. One of them was...Read More

In June of 2012, Altadis USA sent out a press release that made a few people scratch their heads. It was a press release for...Read More

In February of 2012, Altadis released the VegaFina Sumum Edición Especial 2010 in limited quantities to select retailers in the U.S. For years, VegaFina has...Read More

Over the past two years, a series of limited edition cigars produced exclusively for Tobacconist Association of America members has garnered a fair share of buzz among cigar...Read More