Arsenio Ramos

Arsenio Ramos, the longtime blender for AGANORSA and its associated Casa Fernández and Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (TABSA) entities, has died. Like many, Ramos’…

In boxing, some won’t consider you a true champion until you defend the belt. It’s a belief that winning your first is significantly easier than defending…

The talk of the 2013 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show was a new company called Sindicato. Over 40 of the country’s top retailers formed a…

There are some that look forward to this award even more than our top 25 list, and I understand why. Factory of the Year isn’t…

Just over a year since the Martín Family of Cigars ceased operations and was acquired by Gurkha Cigar Group, the brand is set to relaunch at…

Arsenio Ramos, the master blender for AGANORSA/Casa Fernández, is getting another cigar. At this year’s IPCPR trade show and convention the company will unveiled the…

November 25, 2013 (Tamarac, Fla.) — After much anticipation, the Gurkha Cigar Group is proud to announce the arrival and release of the Pedro Martin…

Paul Palmer-Fernandez of Casa Fernandez has confirmed the company’s plans to add a pair of new lines to their portfolio, as well as a pair…

While I’ve had my fair share of AGANORSA leaf, most of it has not been in the form of Casa Fernández. Raíces is better known…