Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Torpedo
Vandermarliere Family of Cigars has brought back Cuba Aliados—a Honduran brand made popular by the late Rolando Reyes Sr. in the 1990s—by introducing two distinct blends: the Cuba Aliados by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo is a limited edition release made by E.P. Carrillo while the Cuba Aliados Original Blend is a regular production line being made Julio Eiroa of JRE Tobacco Co.
Report: U.S. Considering Ban on Nicaraguan Imports
As relations deteriorate between the two countries, there is speculation that a ban on imports is being considered.
Black Label Trading Co. Adds Distribution for The Netherlands
Small Batch Traders B.V. is a new company from Stijn Elbersen, a longtime Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) employee.