Rebellion Cigars has announced that it has signed a new distribution deal with Cigar Emperor Thailand that will bring the company’s cigars to Thailand. The company says the new deal will take effect on Feb. 24.

Dr. Matthew T. Nekvapi founded Cigar Emperor, which has operations in Malaysia and lounges throughout Thailand. In addition to the various lounges, the company also distributes non-Cuban cigars in Thailand.

“I met Matthew whilst on a business trip to Thailand and immediately found a shared passion in great cigars,” said Shaun Wilkinson, ceo of Rebellion Cigars, in a press release.

Rebellion’s portfolio is produced at Seven Cigars in Danlí, Honduras.

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