PCA 2020: The Reckoning is Here
The moment of reckoning has arrived. On Friday, Altadis U.S.A., Davidoff of Geneva USA, Drew Estate and General Cigar Co.—likely the four largest companies in…
Altadis, Davidoff, Drew Estate & General Not Exhibiting at PCA 2020 Trade Show (Update)
Four of the largest cigar companies have announced they will not be exhibiting at the upcoming 2020 PCA Trade Show & Convention, formerly known as…
Romeo y Julieta Adding Reserva Real Nicaragua
The Romeo y Julieta brand from Altadis U.S.A. will be adding a new line in the coming months, as the company has announced that it…
Huabao International Expected to Purchase Imperial Brands Cigar Divisions
Imperial Brands, plc is expected to sell Altadis U.S.A., JR Cigar and half of the Cuban cigar company Habanos S.A. to Huabao, a Chinese company…
H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Finca La Lilia 2009 Shipping This Month
The H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez is getting a limited edition this month, a 6 x 60 gordo that uses tobacco from the 2009…
H. Upmann 175 Anniversary Arrives in Stores
The first shipments of the H. Upmann 175th Anniversary have begun arriving in stores. Altadis U.S.A. is celebrating the historic Cuban cigar brand’s anniversary with…
Six Companies File Joint Comments Seeking Premium Cigar Exemption from FDA
Six of the world’s largest cigar companies have filed joint comments regarding the FDA’s regulation of premium cigars, advocating that the agency is not able…
Altadis U.S.A. Announces H. Upmann Hispaniola by Jose Mendez
Altadis U.S.A. will have a new addition to its H. Upmann brand at the upcoming IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, the H. Upmann Hispaniola by…
Brad Winstead Appointed Head of Casa de Montecristo
Brad Winstead is the new head of Casa de Montecristo, Inc., a collection of 28 brick-and-mortar retail stores around the country. Winstead, a long time…
Aging Room Bin No. 2 Slated for March Release
Since Aug. 2014, there’s been Aging Room Bin No. 1. This spring, there will be Bin No. 2. Rafael Nodal has announced the upcoming release…
Rob Maneson Leaving JR Cigar
Rob Maneson, the ceo of JR Cigar, is leaving the world’s second largest cigar retailer. Maneson will be joining Fontem Ventures, the Charlotte-based parent of blu e-cigarettes….
