Germany

The size is shared with the Bolívar Belicoso Finos and Romeo y Julieta Belicosos. It is the first time that the Saint Luis Rey brand has been used for a regional edition in Germany.

Over the history of the La Gloria Cubana brand, the Glorias name has been used for at least three different cigars. In this case, it was for an Edición Regional released for Germany in late 2016.

Rocky Patel is moving its German distribution from Kopp Tobaccos GmbH & Co. to M. K. & Söhne. Earlier this week, Ashton announced that it was making an identical change.

The change means that Ashton will continue to work with the Kohlhase family for its German distribution. At this week’s InterTabac 2024 trade fair in Dortmund, Ashton will be in the M. K. & Söhne stand.

Both brands have signed distribution agreements with M. K. & Söhne, the new German distribution company from Adam and Daniel Kohlhase. Prior to launching their new company last year, the brothers spent nearly 30 years at Kohlhase & Kopp.

On Thursday, May 30, Heinrich Villiger turned 94. A special cigar has been created to honor the achievement.

The cigar measures 7 9/16 (192mm) x 40, a vitola known as a Laguito Especial, which happens to be the same size as the legendary Trinidad Fundadores.

In 2020, Habanos S.A. asked a Munich court to prevent other companies from using terms like cubano and habano to describe cigars or the tobacco inside of them.

The change will go into effect on April 1.

For the first time in decades, there’s a Diplomáticos in a lancero size.

After a launch event held at the Bückeburg Castle during Habanos Day last weekend, the Romeo y Julieta Cupidos will arrive on the shelves of…