Tabacalera USA Expanding Casa de Montecristo Brand; Cigar Inn Rebranding
Tabacalera USA, the Imperial Tobacco subsidiary that oversees premium cigars, has announced that it will be rebranding the Cigar Inn stores in Manhattan to Casa de Montecristo…
Altadis U.S.A. Announces Yargüera H. Upmann
Several weeks ago, Altadis U.S.A. let it be known that it was working with a new type of hybrid tobacco called Yargüera, named for the…
Altadis U.S.A. Deletes RyJ by Romeo and Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Maduro, Among Others (Update)
As part of its annual revision of its portfolio and prices, Altadis U.S.A. has announced the deletion of several lines, many of which will be…
Altadis U.S.A. Announces Price Changes as of Feb. 1
Altadis U.S.A. has informed its retailers that it will be adjusting prices on a number of its products as of Feb. 1, with a mixture…
Henry Clay Stalk Cut Coming to Retail This Month
While Henry Clay wasn’t a dead brand in Altadis U.S.A.’s portfolio this time last year, it certainly wasn’t at the forefront of the company’s offerings….
Ten Questions for 2016
What a year it’s been. But enough reminiscing on that. It’s time for 2016 and before you move all of your 2014-purchased cigars into the…
Cigar Association of America Elects Javier Estades New Chairman
The Cigar Association of America (CAA), a national trade organization of cigar manufacturers, importers and distributors as well as major suppliers to the industry. Javier Estades,…
Henry Clay Tattoo
Take a well-established cigar brand owner, pair him with a company who once took him to litigation over a trademark, but also owns one of…
Weekly News (Oct. 19, 2015)
Cigar News Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Shark Arrives Asylum Announces Devil’s Night Caldwell Plans Eastern Standard Maduro for 2016 CAO Flavours Rider’s…
Imperial Tobacco Creates Tabacalera USA to Oversee Premium Cigar Market
There is a new name to learn in the premium cigar business, as Imperial Tobacco has created Tabacalera USA to oversee Altadis U.S.A. and JR…
