Portraits: Ernesto Padilla
If you want to know what Ernesto Padilla is thinking, just ask him. The son of Heberto Padilla, the famed Cuban poet, does not mince…
Padilla Cava 550 (Prerelease)
In April, Ernesto Padilla announced plans to release a new blend at the IPCPR convention and trade show in July. The Padilla Cava will debut…
Padilla Cava on Track for IPCPR 2014
The largest Padilla ever is scheduled for release this summer. Ernesto Padilla told halfwheel he has finalized plans for the Padilla Cava and expects it…
Oliva Raises Prices
Oliva Cigar Co. will be raising prices on its lines, as the company’s Serie G, Serie G Maduro, Serie O and Serie O Maduro lines…
Padilla 1932 to Return as Meier & Dutch Exclusive
The Padilla 1932 is back again. Ernesto Padilla tweeted a picture of the cigar earlier with familiar bands and new 10-count boxes, but that’s hardly…
Padilla Planning 10th Anniversary Release
Ernesto Padilla has confirmed to halfwheel that the new project he tweeted about is in fact the 10th anniversary release for Padilla Cigar Co. The…
Weekly News (January 6, 2013)
Editor’s Note: So this is a bit different. We have changed our look and the Weekly News is moving to a new time, Monday mornings….
IPCPR 2013: Oliva & Padilla
Oliva’s booth is back with a new look, the addition of Padilla. This is an ultra-quiet year for a company that doesn’t normally announce a…
Weekly News (June 24, 2013)
Editor’s Note: This week saw the announcement of two corporate moves in the cigar industry: one the purchasing of a company and another the closure…
Press Release: Padilla to Release the New Padilla Vintage Reserve at the 2013 IPCPR
June 18, 2013 (Miami, Fla.) — Padilla Cigars will be introducing a new cigar to the successful Padilla line; Padilla Vintage Reserve. As with the…
Review: Padilla Premier Cru Torpedo
Back in May of 2012, Ernesto Padilla decided to, for lack of a better term, “blow up” his entire cigar portfolio and begin again. Gone…
