Santa Clara, Inc. to Unveil Montecristo Volume 1: 100 Days at TPE 2020
At the upcoming Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) trade show, the distributor Santa Clara, Inc. will be unveiling a new exclusive line from Altadis U.S.A.’s Montecristo…
PCA 2020: The Reckoning is Here
The moment of reckoning has arrived. On Friday, Altadis U.S.A., Davidoff of Geneva USA, Drew Estate and General Cigar Co.—likely the four largest companies in…
Altadis, Davidoff, Drew Estate & General Not Exhibiting at PCA 2020 Trade Show (Update)
Four of the largest cigar companies have announced they will not be exhibiting at the upcoming 2020 PCA Trade Show & Convention, formerly known as…
Romeo y Julieta Adding Reserva Real Nicaragua
The Romeo y Julieta brand from Altadis U.S.A. will be adding a new line in the coming months, as the company has announced that it…
H. Upmann 175 Anniversary
It’s been a pretty significant year for the H. Upmann brand, as in 2019 the brand celebrated its 175th anniversary, and as such got a…
Huabao International Expected to Purchase Imperial Brands Cigar Divisions
Imperial Brands, plc is expected to sell Altadis U.S.A., JR Cigar and half of the Cuban cigar company Habanos S.A. to Huabao, a Chinese company…
H. Upmann Hispaniola by Jose Mendez Belicoso
In recent years, there’s been a name other than A.J. Fernández showing up on cigars from Altadis U.S.A. Jose Mendez. Mendez, often referred to by his…
H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Finca La Lilia 2009 Shipping This Month
The H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez is getting a limited edition this month, a 6 x 60 gordo that uses tobacco from the 2009…
Eddy Guerra Leaves Altadis U.S.A.
Eddy Guerra has resigned as a senior brand manager at Altadis U.S.A. His announcement is the latest personnel change for Altadis U.S.A.—and its parent Tabacalera…
Altadis U.S.A.’s Romeo y Julieta Adding Nicaragua Connecticut
Altadis U.S.A. will reportedly be releasing a new Romeo y Julieta in October that will feature a Nicaraguan-grown wrapper. So far, the company has not…
Montecristo Cincuenta Ships
Late last month, Altadis U.S.A. quietly began shipping its flagship release of the year. The Montecristo Cincuenta celebrates not the 50th anniversary of the Montecristo…
