Edward Simon

Zino Brand Relaunching in May

The Zino brand is getting a makeover and relaunch that will begin arriving at stores in May, a revamped cigar line that is being released…

Davidoff Announces 2019 Exclusive Editions

Davidoff of Geneva has announced its 2019 Exclusive Editions, a collection of 10 cigars created in collaboration with some of the company’s top retail and…

Davidoff Robusto Real Especiales <<7>> Limited Edition 2019 Shipping Next Month

The Davidoff Real Especiales <<7>> is back. In 2004, Davidoff released two limited edition releases, one of which was entitled Especiales <<7>> Robusto Real. The 7…

Davidoff Unveils New “Elements” Masterpiece Humidor

It’s the 50th anniversary of the Davidoff brand, and the company continues to roll out impressive items in celebration, including the latest Masterpiece Humidor, entitled…

Davidoff Diademas Finas Returns

The Davidoff Diademas Finas will return. As part of the brand’s 50th anniversary, the iconic cigar—released in 2006 for the 100th birthday of Zino Davidoff—will…

Davidoff Adds Two 702 Vitolas for Global Markets

Davidoff is adding two new sizes to its 702 Series line, though neither is slated to come to the U.S. The 702 Series, which launched…

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…

Changes at AVO, Griffin’s & Winston Churchill (Exclusive)

A few weeks ago news became public that Eddie Simon would be leaving his role as Brand Manager for AVO, Griffin’s and Winston Churchill. (Eddie…

Weekly News (September 5, 2011)

Editor’s Note: I’ve made a concerted effort not to speculate on the outcome of Fernandez v. García et al (i.e. the El Rey de los…

Weekly News (January 31, 2011)

Can he do it? Will he do it…? Yepp, another week, another Viaje LE announcement. Nope, I’m not kidding. It marks the seventh sixth (I…

AVO 787 Discontinued/Relaunch at IPCPR 2011 (Exclusive)

Yesterday, Davidoff quietly stopped shipping the 787 and is now no longer taking orders. Edward Simon, brand manager of AVO, told me they will relaunch…