Cigraal Ltd. has announced that it is distributing the Ashton Distributors Inc. portfolio of cigars in the Asia Pacific region.

The company’s lines include the eponymous Ashton brand as well as La Aroma del Caribe and Paradiso, which are known as La Aroma de Cuba and San Cristobal in the U.S. Due to trademark issues, Ashton uses alternative names for its My Father-made cigars in world markets. The blends are the same, however.

“We’re absolutely thrilled by this cooperation: Ashton is a prestigious addition to our portfolio and we’re very proud to have been chosen as their new Asian partner,” said Eric Piras, founder of Cigraal Ltd., in a press release.

Cigraal’s portfolio includes Joya de Nicaragua, Maya Selva, Roberto Duran and others.

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Charlie Minato

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