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Roberto P. Duran adds Regional Managers Roberto P. Duran Premium Cigars has announced an expansion of the company’s sales force. Two regional manager positions have been established and filled with industry veteran Strom Farbarik and Carolee […]
Read MoreUnited Cigar Group to release Limited Edition Pi Cigar [Editor: In a press release yesterday, United Cigar Group has announced that they will be releasing a new limited edition cigar for pi Day. Underserved by most outside […]
Read MorePunch Signature added as full time production line A few weeks ago, General Cigar began teasing details about a new blend – Punch Signature. The Honduran-produced line was released this week and will continue as […]
Read MoreLA FLOR DOMINICANA CIGARS 707 Ligero Earlier this week, La Flor Dominicana announced the impending release of a new cigar. The 707 Ligero is reported to be a full-bodied blend, featuring an “aged Ecuadorian Habano wrapper,” […]
Read MoreEl Primer Mundo Cigars & PDR Cigars End Distribution Arrangement According to a press release received from El Primer Mundo yesterday, the Atlanta based company’s cigars will no longer be distributed by PDR Cigars USA. […]
Read MoreDrew Estate Announces “Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve” Premium Handmade Cigars Miami, FL – Drew Estate announced today their exclusive manufacturing agreement with Pappy & Company, as well as the new “Pappy Van […]
Read MoreNovember 5, 2014 – Premium handmade cigar manufacturer Viva Republica and Operation: Cigars for Warriors, a nonprofit dedicated to serving U.S. military members serving in combat zones, are pleased to announce a Veteran’s Day limited-edition release cigar […]
Read MoreMia Dora to ship after a long wait In a story with origins going back almost two whole years, Emilio Cigars owner Gary Griffith announced today that another addition to the House of Emilio is […]
Read MoreLA AURORA TO DONATE 11 CENTS FOR EVERY PICTURE RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA IN SUPPORT OF THE FIGHT AGAINST DIABETES One picture, eleven cents: #LA111th. La Aurora turns 111 years old this yeartoday and wants to […]
Read More[This is a bit of news that spread like wildfire yesterday afternoon….this will most definitely be a topic of discussion on tonight’s Half Ashed Cigar Podcast] Richmond, VA — General Cigar Company today announced the […]
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