West Tampa Tobacco Co. Announces Canadian Distribution Agreement
The company’s cigars are beginning to arrive in Canada, with West Tampa Tobacco Co. working with Lindal Cigar Importers for distribution. Rick Rodriguez cited the country’s growing community of cigar enthusiasts in the announcement.
Weller by Cohiba 2024, With Tobacco Aged in Weller Full Proof Bourbon Barrels, Coming This Month
The binder gets aged in the barrels that held the elusive 114 proof spirit, which helps impart a bourbon flavor into the profile. The packaging also gets an update to match the color scheme of the Weller Full Proof bottles.
Oliva/Elie Bleu Las Mesitas Humidor Debuting at InterTabac 2024
The second part of Oliva’s humidor trilogy with Elie Bleu will focus on its new tobacco processing hub, Las Mesitas. Only 124 humidors have been made, with the final part of the trilogy due next year.
Blackened by Drew Estate Coming to Non-U.S. Markets
Drew Estate’s aggressive push into international releases continues as the company expands distribution of the line it created with James Hetfield of Metallica and Rob Dietrich of Blackened American Whiskey. The cigars are being offered to distributors and retailers at the InterTabac 2024 trade fair in Germany this week.
InterTabac 2024: Day 0
Some thoughts on Habanos S.A. not exhibiting, the new marijuana-focused show, and drama in the world of German cigar distributors. As always, Heja BVB.
