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Press Release: Jordan Alexander III Premium Cigar Company

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jordan alexander cigarsDALTON, PA. Jordan Alexander III Premium Cigar Company officially announces a rebranding of the company to include a new logo, band, and release. The new logo, which will be incorporated into future releases and marketing materials, can be seen at left and below text. Replacing the original “lions and crest” logo, this design exemplifies the family tradition theme of JA3Cigars. The rebranding logo is based on the Alexander Family Coat of Arms.

Partnered with the rebranding of the company, JA3Cigars is proud to officially announce a new blend produced through the Quesada Cigar Factory, expected to be released mid-Fall of 2014. Replacing the current corojo blend, the new release (known as the Jordan Alexander III Corojo) is constructed with a Dominican Corojo wrapper, Dominican binder, with Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. The Jordan Alexander III Corojo will be available in four vitolas; robusto (5 ½ x 54), toro (6 x 52), double toro (6×60), and belicoso (6 x 52). All vitoals except the belicoso will feature a pigtail cap. The new release will feature a new band, incorporating the “Alexander Coat of Arms” logo, which will be unveiled with the release.

Retailers interested in carrying the Jordan Alexander III Corojo are asked to contact [email protected] or call 1-866-216-3349. Shipment priorities are given to current retailers and are first come, first serve. The previously carried corojo, along with the original band and logo, will be discontinued at the release of the Jordan Alexander III Corojo. Current retailers wishing to maintain stock of our previously released blend are asked to contact [email protected] regarding limited production options.

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Cigar News: Gran Habano reaches out to help save their trademark

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[NOTE: I apologize for the recent break in posting.  I had a death in my family recently, and quite frankly family takes precedence over cigars.  The following statement was sent out by Gran Habano in my absence, and I thought it warranted being published, as personally I believe this is outright silliness on the part of our government.  To deny a new trademark is one thing, but to retro-actively recall one is outlandish.  I will be sending the requested email and completing the form, and would urge all of you to do the same.  We’re being stepped on enough without this kind of affront.  I will return to a normal posting and reviewing schedule tomorrow…so be on the lookout!]

gran habanoGran Habano was notified by the U.S. Trade Mark office stating that “Gran Habano” is misleading the public. The Trade Mark office claims that with the brand name “Gran Habano” is misleading the public to think we are selling cigars from Cuba. We all in the cigar industry know that this is not true and Cuban cigars being sold in this country is ILLEGAL. All retail locations know that Gran Habano products are not manufactured in Cuba and are grown in Honduras and Nicaragua as all labels on Gran Habano cigars state. The public buys our cigars for the quality of the cigar and Gran Habano’s customers do not smoke them “BECAUSE THEY THINK THEY ARE FROM CUBA”. [Read more…]

Gran Habano Announces IPCPR 2014 Releases

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Two New Offerings from G.A.R. for IPCPR 2014

Adding to the list of new products trickling out of IPCPR 2014, Gran Habano / G.R. Tabacaleras has provided some information on their offerings for this year.  We covered some of this news in the most recent episode of Half Ashed as well.

GEORGE RICO S.T.K. MIAMI ZULU ZULU MAS PAZ EDITION 2014

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This cigar will still contain the identical Ecuadorian Connecticut and Nicaraguan Habano blends, but this newest edition will be made in our own factory in Miami.  G.R. Tabacaleras Co. is collaborating with a new artist, Mas Paz, to design the new boxes for this project, and the proceeds for the Mas Paz Edition will go towards a new charitable cause.  A percentage of the sales of this new project will go towards a non-profit organization that will fund renovations for La Casa de la Madre y el Niño, an orphanage in Bogotá, Colombia.

Country of Origin:  USA
Factory:  G.R. Tabacaleras Co.
Distributor:  Santa Cruz Tobacco / Gran Habano
Wrapper:  Ecuadorian Connecticut / Nicaraguan Habano
Binder:  Nicaraguan Habano
Filler:  Nicaraguan
Sizes:  7 ½ x 40 Lancero, 5 5/8 x 46 Corona Gorda, 6 x 54 Rolo
MSRP:  $8.25 – $9.27
Release Date:  Available for pre-order at IPCPR 2014

GEORGE RICO S.T.K. MIAMI BARRACUDA LIMITED EDITION MADURO 2014

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Country of Origin: USA
Factory: G.R. Tabacaleras Co.
Distributor:  Santa Cruz Tobacco / Gran Habano
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf
Sizes: 5 x 52, 6 ½ x 54, 5 5/8 x 46
MSRP: $7.50 – $8.50
Release date: July 2014
Number of Cigars Released: 200 boxes of each size

Drew Estate Announces IPCPR 2014 Releases

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Drew Estate Announces New Releases in ACID, KFC, Herrera Estelí & MUWAT Lines

[NOTE: The press releases will be coming rapid-fire for the next few days, from varied manufacturers.  I will be posting the most interesting as they appear, and will make every effort to combine when it makes sense.  Thankfully, Drew Estate was kind enough to do that with this, the first of several announcements coming from them.  Here’s a summary of their first four “official” announcements. –Kip]

Miami, FL – Drew Estate announced earlier today that they would be releasing new extensions to the ACID, Kentucky Fire Cured, Herrera Estelí and MUWAT lines at the IPCPR 2014. The new cigars will include the following: [Read more…]

Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana at IPCPR 2014

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La Flor Dominicana to introduce new items at 82nd IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas this year.

LFD has graciously sent out a summary of some new items coming out this week at the tradeshow.  I’ve included some of the most intriguing and the supplied descriptions below:

La Flor Dominicana 1994 Limited Edition Beer Stein

La Flor Dominicana 1994 Limited EditionIn honor of our 20th anniversary we have created a very special cigar uniquely packaged in a beautiful porcelain beer stein. The cigar is made with tobaccos that were set aside several years ago in anticipation of this very special occasion. The complex and powerful flavors of this cigar originate from the best fillers and binder grown on our farm in the Dominican Republic and are complemented with a sweet and savory Mexican San Andrés maduro wrapper. This blend [Read more…]