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February 8, 2016

General Cigar Adding New Look Hoyo Next Month

In April 2015, General Cigar Co. celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Hoyo de Monterrey brand by releasing the Edición de Cumpleaños 150, a limited edition…

Emanuel’s Tobacco Changes Shut Down by Chicago Aldermen

A number of tobacco-related changes proposed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel were met with pushback on Monday as the Chicago City Council’s Finance Committee effectively…

Por Larrañaga Sobresalientes (ER Great Britain 2014)

In 2014, Great Britain received an Edición Regional Por Larrañaga in the form of the 6 x 53 Sobresalientes. Last year saw Edición Regional releases for…

Claudio Sgroi Named President of Mombacho Cigars

Claudio Sgroi has been named president of Mombacho Cigars, a title that he will add to his existing roles as partner and master blender. Both…

STG IPO Likely This Week (Update)

As expected, the initial public offering (IPO) for Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) is back on track. The company, which claims to be the largest manufacturer…

Colibri Announces Firebird Qu4d Burner Lighter in Partnership with Asylum

Come summer, there will be a new way to light up your big ring gauge Asylums. Colibri Group has announced a new partnership with the…

Second Batch of Quesada España A- Heads to Up Down

First they went to Missouri, now the Quesada Selección España A- is heading north to Chicago. Up Down Cigar will be the second retailer to receive…

Phil Zanghi Announces Cattle Baron Cigars

Phil Zanghi, best known for his Debonaire and Indian Motorcycle lines, has announced a new project that he is helping bring to market, Cattle Baron…

Asylum 13 Connecticut Coming This Month

There’s another big ring gauge Connecticut cigar heading to market. Asylum Cigars and CLE Cigar Co. have announced that they will release the Asylum 13…

Tatuaje TAA 2012 Returns for 2016

For the second year in a row, the annual Tatuaje TAA release will be a redux. Pete Johnson of Tatuaje has announced this year’s size…

Weekly News (Feb. 8, 2016)

Cigar News 1502 XO Scheduled for March Chogüí Ships Primeraño Cuban Tobacco Threatened by El Niño Cusano Dominican Connecticut Launching This Month Daniel Marshall Creates Cigar…