The Evolution of a Cigar Smoker
We all have our unique journey into the world of premium cigars: some of us start later in life, some of us are introduced at a young age (insert minimum…
Jonathan Drew Returns To Leadership at Drew Estate
After a somewhat unclear period for Drew Estate, following the company’s sale to Swisher International in 2014, the brand has made its future goals more clear—announcing the move of co-founder…
H. Upmann 175th Anniversary Announced
Altadis U.S.A. is celebrating a special milestone as the H. Upmann cigar brand turns 175 years old. The limited-edition H. Upmann 175th Anniversary will commemorate one of the oldest…
Davidoff Brings Back Special 53 Perfecto For Limited Time
Davidoff has gone into its archives and resurrected a limited-edition perfecto first released in 2002. Made with only Dominican tobacco, the Special 53 Capa Dominicana will be available once again…
El Septimo Launches Cigar Line for Women
El Septimo Geneva SA, a cigar company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, has released a new cigar line designed specifically for women. The brand is called the Alexandra Collection, which consists…
El Artista To Launch Bargain-Priced Buffalo Ten
Tabacalera El Artista is prepared to launch a new value-priced brand called Buffalo Ten. The new cigar will come in only one size: a 6 inch by 50 ring…
A Candid Conversation with Nirka Reyes
She’s only 30 years old, but Nirka Reyes is the president and driving force behind De Los Reyes, a cigar factory in the Dominican Republic responsible for the Saga…
Mixed Results For Recent Edición Limitadas
Cuba’s annual trio of limited-edition smokes is beloved by consumers, but recent offerings are delivering mixed results in terms of ratings. Cigar Insider rated the first…
Q&A: Nick Melillo, Owner, Foundation Cigar Co.
Nick Melillo, 39, has spent most of his professional life in the tobacco business. Fresh out of high school, he went straight to tobacco retail, and a few years later…
India Cigar Club and Sibling Cigars grow their partnership Exclusive Distribution with BlackBird Cigars from the Dominican Republic
India Cigar Club and Sibling Cigars are pleased to announce a significant partnership with BlackBird Cigars, a renowned cigar manufacturer based in the Dominican Republic. Under this exclusive distribution agreement,…