Press Release: Joya de Nicaragua announces the departure of José Blanco as Senior Vice President Estelí, Nicaragua-JOYA DE NICARAGUA S.A announced today that José Blanco has stepped down from his role as Senior VP of the Company.The move comes at the end of a two-year contract that resulted in a … Continue reading
Press Release: Joya de Nicaragua announces the departure of José Blanco as Senior Vice President
by Bryan Glynn, August 29, 2013Press Release: G.A.R. DELI CUSTOM CIGAR ORDERS
by Bryan Glynn, August 21, 2013George Rico announces the launch of G.A.R. Deli custom blended cigars out of Little Havana factory. Miami, Florida – G.R. Tabacaleras Co. Cigar Factory. About three years ago, George Rico envisioned developing a project where his customers could create their own cigar blends without having to go through the very … Continue reading →
Press Release: GEORGE RICO RELEASES STK MIAMI “AMERICAN PURO”
by Bryan Glynn, June 26, 2013Press Release: GEORGE RICO RELEASES STK MIAMI “AMERICAN PURO” G.R. Tabacaleras Co. Cigar Factory announces the release of George Rico S.T.K. Miami “American Puro”. Miami, Florida, June 26, 2013 – G.R. Tabacaleras Co. Cigar Factory of Little Havana, announces the release of the George Rico Miami “American Puro” cigar. This … Continue reading →
Press Release: Kelner Boutique Factory introduces “Smoking Jacket Cigars”
by Bryan Glynn, June 12, 2013Kelner Boutique Factory introduces “Smoking Jacket Cigars” – the inaugural release by young master of tobacco and cigar blender, Hendrik Kelner, Jr. Santiago, Dominican Republic – June 11th, 2013. Newly independent boutique cigar manufacturer Hendrik Kelner, Jr., son of tobacco legend Henke Kelner, is set to release his first cigar. … Continue reading →
Island Cigar Factory Guama Dual Wrap Cigar Review
by Bryan Glynn, June 1, 2013Island Cigar Factory Guama Dual Wrap Cigar Review This unique soybean shaped 5×42-48 stick features dual barberpole wrappers with a very light pack, smooth oily feel, small veins, tight seams, double cap and light hay aroma. First light reveals
Press Release: AVO The Dominant 13th Limited Edition 2013
by Bryan Glynn, March 2, 2013AVO «The Dominant 13th» Limited Edition 2013 Pinellas Park, FL – March 1, 2013. The successful AVO brand is launching a musical cigar composition “The Dominant 13th” the new 2013 Limited Edition, which was created by the passionate jazz musician and cigar connoisseur, Avo Uvezian. It has complex and promising … Continue reading →
PRESS RELEASE: HOYO de MONTERREY KICKS OFF BOX A DAY GIVEAWAY
by Bryan Glynn, May 16, 2012PRESS RELEASE: HOYO de MONTERREY KICKS OFF BOX A DAY GIVEAWAY Richmond, VA—To celebrate the launch of the new Hoyo de Monterrey website, General Cigar is rolling out a “Box a Day Giveaway” to share the unique flavor of the Hoyo Monterrey Reposado en Cedros® brand with cigar lovers across … Continue reading →
PRESS RELEASE: Merlion by La Sirena Coming Ashore
by Bryan Glynn, May 9, 2012For Immediate Release Merlion by La Sirena Coming Ashore! Miami, Florida – May 04, 2012 – In what one can term Beauty & The Beast; La Sirena and La Aurora have teamed up to create a new cigar, Merlion.. The name Merlion comes from a mythical creature that is half … Continue reading →
PRESS RELEASE: La Aurora 107 Salomon Release
by Bryan Glynn, March 16, 2012PRESS RELEASE: La Aurora 107 Salomon FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Barry Stein barry@mccusa.net (800) 643-7209 ext. 23 March 14, 2012 (Miami, FL) – The 107 is getting a line extension, albeit in a limited edition. Miami Cigar & Company today announced the cigar that helped re-invent the oldest cigar factory … Continue reading →
Day 1 In The Dominican Republic At The General Cigar Factory
by Bryan Glynn, October 17, 2011Day 1 In The Dominican Republic At The General Cigar Factory Our first day started at our hotel with a lovely breakfast consisting of typical Dominican selections. The omelet was familiar, the meats and cheeses were superb, the fruit fresh and flavorful! It was more than we could eat and … Continue reading →
Press Release: The original Cremo Cigar, an icon of early America
by Bryan Glynn, October 7, 2011Press Release: The original Cremo Cigar, an icon of early America and the most successful cigar brand of the early 20th century, made a commitment to providing their customers with value. The company which rose out of beautiful Manhattan, New York City attained the largest sales of any cigar in … Continue reading →
Press Release: La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Retro Especiale
by Bryan Glynn, October 5, 2011La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Retro Especiale Continuing its tradition of innovation, Team La Gloria is proud to introduce La Gloria Cubana® Artesanos Retro Especiale, a collection that spent eight years in the making. Inspired by an antique humidor found at the El Credito® Cigar Factory, Michael Giannini and Team La … Continue reading →
Press Release: La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Retro Especiale
by Bryan Glynn, July 18, 2011La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Retro Especiale Continuing its tradition of innovation, Team La Gloria is proud to introduce La Gloria Cubana® Artesanos Retro Especiale, a collection that spent eight years in the making. Inspired by an antique humidor found at the El Credito® Cigar Factory, Michael Giannini and Team La … Continue reading →
PRESS RELEASE: Forcade Cigars will launch its new cigars
by Bryan Glynn, June 16, 2011FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Forcade Cigars E: claudio.sgroi@forcadecigars.com P: 305.233.5104 Forcade Cigars will launch its new cigars “Forcade Robusto Gordo” and “Forcade Cañonazo” at the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) this July 2011 at The Venetian Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada The new extension line will … Continue reading →
Press Release: TEAM LA GLORIA DEBUTS “EL PERRITO WAR OF FLAVORS†TEAM LA GLORIA DEBUTS “EL PERRITO WAR OF FLAVORS†Richmond, VA–Team La Gloria® presents El Perrito War of Flavors, an innovative new cigar handcrafted entirely by hand and shaped without a cigar mold. The cigar’s distinctive name is derived … Continue reading →
Press Release: J.C. Newman “Thinks Pinkâ€
by Bryan Glynn, April 14, 2011Press Release: J.C. Newman “Thinks Pink†FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Shanda Lee April 14, 2011 slee@jcnewman.com J.C. Newman “Thinks Pink†J.C. Newman hosts a Pink Out to support colleague with Breast Cancer TAMPA, FL – On Thursday, April 7 J.C. Newman Cigar Company hosted a company-wide Pink Out to support … Continue reading →
Press Release: SERIE N DAY MARKS FIRST VIRTUAL CIGAR TASTING
by Bryan Glynn, March 17, 2011Press Release: SERIE N DAY MARKS FIRST VIRTUAL CIGAR TASTING SERIE N DAY MARKS FIRST VIRTUAL CIGAR TASTING Richmond, VA—Team La Gloria Cubana® has designated Friday March 25, 2011 as Serie N® Day and will commemorate the occasion with the premium cigar category’s first-ever national virtual cigar tasting which will … Continue reading →
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