Gran Habano Releases Persian King Maduro
Gran Habano’s Persian King line is getting a maduro sibling. The company has announced that the Persian King Maduro, a Nicaraguan puro with a sun…
Drew Estate Raising Prices Next Month
Next month, Drew Estate will raise prices on some of its portfolio. Certain brands—namely Liga Privada No. 9, Único Serie and the Herrera Estelí brands—won’t see…
Faraón Ramses Belicoso
One of the more notable trends that the cigar industry has seen in the past two years or so is that of small Dominican cigar…
Epic Lanceros, Maduro Reserva Box Press Become Regular Productions
Three of Epic Cigars previously limited edition cigars are now becoming regular production items. The Epic Corojo Reserva Lancero, a 7 x 40 cigar that…
La Sirena Decides Third Size of Merlion Maduro
When La Sirena announced the Merlion Maduro in early May, two of the sizes were confirmed, but a third size was supposed to be decided…
Nomad Slates Martial Law for IPCPR 2016
Fred Rewey is adding another factory to his list of manufacturing partners. Nomad Cigar Co.’s newest release, Martial Law, will be produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra,…
Mombacho Trademark Dispute Now a Legal Matter
For the last few years Casa Fernández and Mombacho Cigars S.A. have both claimed rights to sell cigars under the Mombacho name, now the matter is…
Las Calaveras 2016 Shipping
Crowned Heads fans, your day is here. The 2016 version of the Las Calaveras is now shipping to stores. This year’s rendition uses a Connecticut broadleaf…
Baracoa Cigar Co. Debuts with The Voyage
Cigar industry, welcome Baracoa Cigar Co. The new company will launch its debut release, The Voyage, in a month. The La Aurora-made products are the first…
Moscato Fortissimo Slated for IPCPR 2016
Moscato Cigars has a new regular production cigar scheduled to arrive at retail following this summer’s IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, the Moscato Fortissimo. It’s…
Kafie 1901 Cigars Announces San Andres (Update)
In an announcement clearly wrought with emotion, Dr. Gaby Kafie of Kafie 1901 Cigars announced that his latest blend, San Andres, will be his last….