Press Release: Toraño to Give Away 25 Wine Refrigerators & Grand Prize Trip
October 4, 2011—Toraño Family Cigar Co. has partnered with Arrington Vineyards for a spectacular contest that combines two of the finer things in life: premium handmade cigars and award winning wine. This contest awards 25 lucky winners a stainless steel wine refrigerator that holds twenty-four bottles of wine and qualifies them for a Grand Prize trip to Arrington Vineyards in Nashville, Tennessee.
Weekly News (October 3, 2011)
Editor’s Note: The biggest news of the week was the Friday announcement from the attorneys for Pepín García indicating the legal matter of El Rey…
El Rey de los Habanos Lawsuit Settled
The legal battle over El Rey de los Habanos is over. Shortly before trial was set to begin, the long-rumored settlement has materialized. Details are…
Press Release: Toraño Family Cigar Co. Adds Jack Toraño
(Miami, FL) September 29, 2011— Toraño Family Cigar Co. has taken another step to strengthen its team as President Charlie Toraño is proud to announce the hiring of…
Weekly News (September 26, 2011)
Editor’s Note: Surreal is the word of the day. This week, the industry lost one of its brightest figures — Bert Gottfried of Oliva Family…
In Memoriam: Bert Gottfried
This will be the start of what is going to be a weekend full of statements celebrating the life of the iconic Bert Gottfried of…
Changes in Cubao’s Distribution (Updated)
Rocky Patel confirmed that EO Brands’ Cubao line is now being sold exclusively through mail-in order retailer Thompson’s. There’s a slight caveat in that the…
Press Release: Habanos Releases Edición Limitada 2011 Allones Extra of Ramón Allones
September 23, 2011 — The Ediciones Limitadas- Limited Editions- of Habanos* are highly appreciated and awaited by the aficionados worldwide every year. They are characterized by vitolas that do not appear in the usual range of the brand portfolio, and which are distinguished by a careful selection of their leaves – wrapper, filler and binder- which have been aged for a period of at least 2 years. The dark wrapper dressing these Habanos coming from the top leaves of the Tapado – shade grown black Cuban tobacco plant- is another characteristic that identifies them.
E.P. Carrillo Elencos Oscuro Announced
And the year keeps getting busier for Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. and family. As mentioned in our IPCPR coverage, by the end of 2010 E.P. Carrillo…
Casa Fuente Partners with Jack Daniel’s to Offer Limited Edition Whiskey
September 21, 2011 — Casa Fuente inside The Forum Shops at Caesars has teamed up with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey to create a special limited edition Casa Fuente Single Barrel Whiskey which is now available for purchase at the world renowned cigar bar. Each bottle sells for $85.00 with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation and includes a special commemorative tag designating the limited edition selection for Casa Fuente.
Weekly News (September 19, 2011)
Editor’s Note: Quietly, there are a few people beginning to wonder about the IPCPR show in Orlando next year. The main reason for the concern…
