José Seijas

José Seijas spent nearly four decades at Tabacalera de García, watching it grow from a machine-made cigar factory to the largest premium cigar factory in the world. After leaving the factory in 2012, he would go onto launch his own cigar company, Matilde.

Tabacalera Palma has gained another client, as Matilde Cigar Co. has announced that it is moving its production to Jochy Blanco’s factory. “We were looking…

After having a long career in the tobacco industry that included a very successful time with Altadis USA, José Seijas retired from the company in…

Effective June 1, Matilde Cigar Co. will now be distributed by Quesada Cigars. While the move is a big backend change, most retailers and consumers…

In honor of José Seijas’ 40th year in the cigar business, his relatively new company—Matilde Cigar Co.—created a lancero vitola of its debut line, and…

There’s a new limited edition lancero on its way to retailers, as Matilde Cigar Company is shipping its Renacer Lancero this week. The first report that the…

José Seijas’s La Matilde Cigar Co. is working on a new size. The company has posted pictures of a Renacer Lancero, a project set to…

Crowned Heads Announces Las Calaveras Janny Garcia Teases La Antiguedad — Trademark is owned by J.G.G. Tobacco Holding Company, Inc., which lists Jaime García as president….

February 5, 2014 (Miami, Fla.)–Jose A. Seijas has announced the launch of his new brand Matilde. Formerly the Master Blender for Tabacelra de Garcia he was…

The wait for José Seijas to officially return to the cigar industry seems to finally be over, as Matilde Cigar Company has announced that they…

The return of José Seijas’ creations to retail shelves has been pushed back until January 2014, according to an email sent by the company on…