Cigars International Details Plans for Texas Expansion

In late 2012, Cigars International completed the largest free-standing cigar store in the world: a multi-story, 12,000-square-foot retail space disguised like a hunting lodge in…

Swedish Match Sells STG Stake, Exits Premium Cigar Business

Swedish Match, once the largest player in the U.S. premium cigar industry, is no longer in the premium cigar business. The company announced that its…

La Flor Dominicana Special Football Edition 2018 Heading to Minnesota in January

Next year, the Super Bowl is heading to Minnesota and so is a limited edition from La Flor Dominicana. It’s called the La Flor Dominicana…

7-20-4 R.G. Series Connecticut Toro

To say that news from 7-20-4 has been lacking in the last few years would be an understatement. Just to confirm my suspicions, I checked…

Viaje Shipping Omakase, 2017 Stuffed Turkey & Farmer Bill Next Week

A trio of Viajes will begin heading to stores next week. One is completely new, Omakase. It refers to the Japanese style of multi-course eating,…

Fernando Zacarias Leaves Espinosa Premium Cigars

Fernando Zacarias, the national sales manager for Espinosa Premium Cigars, has left the company. No reason for his departure was given, though the company said…

La Galera 80th Anniversary Limited Edition Cortador

For a brand that’s only a couple of years old, you might find it odd to have an 80th Anniversary edition released, but in 2016…

New Travel Restrictions to Cuba Go Into Effect Tomorrow

In June, President Donald Trump announced he planned to restrict travel for Americans to Cuba as apart of an effort to weaken the Cuban government….

Colibri Ships Daytona Lighter

Add Colibri to the list of accessory companies using automobiles as inspiration for its releases. The company has begun shipping its new Daytona lighter, which…

STG, Parent of Cigars International, Confirms Two Texas Stores for 2018

Scandinavian Tobacco Group announced its Q3 financial results and more importantly for those in Texas confirmed it was opening two new retail stores in the…

STG Announces Q3 Results, Confirms Cigars International Expansion

Cigars International was once again the main feature of Scandinavian Tobacco Group’s (STG) quarterly results. STG, which also owns General Cigar Co. amongst others, reported quarterly…