WASHINGTON, DC (November 19, 2024) – Today, the Office of the Surgeon General released a comprehensive report highlighting the persistent disparities in tobacco use and its health impacts across different population groups. While the report acknowledges significant national progress in reducing smoking rates and secondhand smoke exposure, it emphasizes that these gains have not been equally distributed, with disparities persisting along the lines of race, income, education, geography, and other factors.
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El Septimo Creates Exclusive “Alexander III” Maduro for Corona Cigar Company
AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT NEXT WEEK’S CORONA FL EVENTS
El Septimo Geneva, the world’s premier luxury cigar brand, proudly announces the creation of a completely unique cigar blend crafted exclusively for one of the world’s largest and most esteemed premium cigar retailers, Corona Cigar Company. This new creation, the “Alexander III” Maduro, represents the pinnacle of exclusivity, refinement, and dedication, designed to reflect Corona Cigar Company’s legacy, distinguished reputation, and commitment to the cigar community.
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Humidif Group and Kingmakers Cigars Partner, Create Limited Edition Humidor made for NASCAR Cup Series Champion
Miami, FL – November 14, 2024 — HumidifGroup, a company specialized in the design and fabrication of packaging and accessories for the cigar industry, and Kingmakers Cigars have partnered to create the Limited Edition Humidor made for the NASCAR Cup Series Champion. Only two of humidors were created, one for the winner of the race, and another for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing.
This humidor boasts an array of unique features that reflect the excellence and craftsmanship of HumidifGroup and Kingmakers while paying tribute to the prestige NASCAR series. It was presented and handed to the Champion Driver of NASCAR’s 2024 Championship Series, Joey Logano on November 10 at Phoenix Raceway. The Humidor was created in collaboration between the two firms to pay tribute to NASCAR’s rich 75-year legacy in stock car racing. The 50-count humidor is designed to present 50 specially crafted 6×52 Ecuador Habano figurados in 5 trays of 10, and feature a blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan filler and binder. The humidor features clean, aerodynamic lines and gauge inspired details to celebrate the spirit of the sport including a hygrometer place to ensure optimal humidity designed to resemble a speedometer and checkered laser cutouts symbolizing the iconic checkered finish lines and flags.
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Casa 1910 Introduces Steve Martin as Sales Manager for the United States
Mexico City, November 2024 – With over 20 years of experience in the premium tobacco sector and a certification as a Cigar Sommelier Tobacconist, Steve Martin will bring his extensive expertise to Casa 1910 as the new Sales Manager for the United States, helping the brand rise to the forefront of the boutique cigar industry in the world’s largest market.
Since 2006, he has co-owned and operated high-end lounges in Michigan and Arizona, in addition to offering event services as a certified sommelier since 2015. His work is grounded in deep knowledge of the premium tobacco retail industry, B2B negotiations, and contracts with a large number of tobacco retailers.
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Quartz Business Events and PCA Partner for New Cigar Trade Show in Dubai
The World Cigar Show – Dubai will bring together manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, duty-free buyers, retailers, and hospitality buyers from across Central Asia, Dubai, and surrounding countries.
[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – London, U.K., Washington, D.C.] Quartz Business Events, Ltd. – organizer of some of the world’s largest network of trade shows including the global series of World Tobacco Events and TabExpo, is partnering with the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) to launch a new premium cigar-focused trade show for the international market. The World Cigar Show, to be held in Dubai from November 11-12, 2025, becoming the region’s first event dedicated to the premium cigar industry; www.worldcigarshow.com.
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CIGAR AMBASSADOR TO RELEASE ITS INITIAL BRAND: TOBACCO QUEEN
| Miami, FL November 13, 2024 – Cigar Ambassador proudly announces the release of their introductory brand, “Tobacco Queen”. Cigar Ambassador has a two-decade trajectory. Established in 2005, the company has made its name in the international market, as a grower of premium tobacco, international cigar magazine publisher, cigar distributor and operator of high-end cigar lounges. Their first ever cigar brand pays homage to Queen Isabella and dedicated to Lily Wang AKA “The Tobacco Queen”. Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, the first monarchs of Spain financed Christopher Columbus’ expedition which would lead to the discovery of the new world. On this fateful trip Columbus landed in what is now known as the Bahamas. The natives introduced him to these strange dried-up leaves, we now know as tobacco. Lily Wang like Queen Isabella, is a forward-thinking woman with a sharp vision. Lily broke into the tobacco industry against all odds. Ausman Soriano Wang, Director of Cigar Ambassador North America stated: “My mother Lily Wang is an inspiration to me. Born in China she was an unlikely candidate to do what she has accomplished in the cigar industry. In 2005 she left her career in finance and along with her business partner Edward Jin, created a cigar magazine, cigar lounges, and cultivated a farm in the Dominican Republic which is now the largest producer of premium tobacco to the Asian market. This cigar, which is our first blend is my gift to her in recognition of these amazing achievements.” The Tobacco Queen brand is unique as each vitola has a slightly different blend. The blends were created at the Cigar Ambassador cigar factory in Tamboril, Santiago, Dominican Republic. |
| Tobacco Queen Robusto Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Dominican Criollo 98 Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa, Dominican Corojo 4.88 x 50 MSRP: $14.04 Tobacco Queen LanceroWrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa, Dominican Criollo 986.9 x 38 MSRP: $21.06 Tobacco Queen Salomon Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Maduro Binder: Dominican San Vicente Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa, Dominican Corojo & Criollo 9.24 x 57MSRP: $25.92 Tobacco Queen Super AWrapper: Ecuadorian HabanoBinder: Dominican CorojoFiller: Nicaraguan Jalapa, Dominican Criollo 98 & HVA9.25 x 48MSRP: $28.08 |
Operation: Cigars For Warriors Announces 2024 “Giving Tuesday” fundraising drive
Ocala, FL – Operation: Cigars For Warriors announced today that it is conducting a fundraising drive from November 11th
December 3rd (Giving Tuesday). CFW is continuing to partner with retailers like Smoker Friendly to ensure a steady flow of monetary and cigar donations in order to continue its progress towards reaching the milestone of 1.7M cigars shipped to troops since 2012.
As part of their ongoing collaboration with CFW, Smoker Friendly Donation Centers will be conducting a special “roundup” campaign during this time, where customers may elect to round their purchase up to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to Cigars for Warriors.
LAMPERT CIGARS IS MOVING ITS U.S. DISTRIBUTION
Lampert Cigars will move its distribution from
Sutliff Tobacco to City of Palms Distribution
By the beginning of December, LAMPERT CIGARS will move its distribution from Sutliff Tobacco to City of Palms Cigar Distribution.
This was necessary due to Sutliff Tobacco ceasing distribution operations.
Gran Habano El Enemigo
This is a very attractive cigar. One water spot on an otherwise flawless wrapper. Tonight’s beverage is a Great Nation Otter Milk Stout. Clean clip with my Palio reveals a very nice draw. According to the CigarMedics portable hygrometer reading 74% on the head and 71% in the foot Just about perfect.
Initial impressions are light pepper in an earthy medium bodied cigar. The early retrohale shows some pepper notes to follow. Ash and burn line are excellent.
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Black Label Trading Co Morphine
- November 7, 2024 — Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the shipment of Morphine to select retailers beginning next week. Morphine is hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra.
Foundation Cigars Begins Shipping 2024 Annual Release Highclere Castle Senetjer
Foundation Cigar Company is proud to announce the return of the Highclere Castle Senetjer as an annual limited release. Beginning this November, Senetjer will be available through select tobacconists to celebrate the enduring partnership between Foundation Cigars and Highclere Castle. Initially crafted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, Senetjer is now an annual November release.
The tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun was unearthed by renowned archaeologist Howard Carter and the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, the great-grandfather of the current Earl and owner of Highclere Castle. The partnership pays homage to this historical event and brings the rich cultural history of Egypt into the luxury cigar market.
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Statesman Connecticut
This cigar was sent to me by the Statesman Cigar Company. My original plan was to make it a morning smoke with coffee, but I found this Voodoo Love Child trippel that is smooth and tasty, so I decided to try pairing them.
The cigar looks very well made; the wrapper color is closer to Colorado shade. Very clean cut and excellent cold draw.
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EDDY GUERRA RESIGNS HIS POSITION AS SENIOR BRAND MANAGER OF DAVIDOFF
Eddy Guerra said: ”I am forever grateful for the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious brands in the world. These past five years at Davidoff have been an amazing experience. I look forward to the next chapter in my career.”
A native of Miami, Florida, Guerra brings with him an impressive resume, which includes the title of Marketing Director for the world-renowned Nikki Beach brand, in Miami and Thailand. Guerra followed his passion and entered the cigar industry in 2010, by becoming partner in the Thailand-based Whisgars, which grew to become the largest distributor of non-Cuban cigars in Southeast Asia. Since then, Eddy has held the position of Senior Brand Manager at Altadis, and most recently Head of Brand Marketing USA/Senior Brand Manager at Davidoff.
PLASENCIA CIGARS TO RELEASE THE COLLECTION ROBUSTO
(6 CIGAR PACK) FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
(Miami, November 4, 2024- Plasencia Cigars, a world-leading premium tobacco grower established in 1865, announces the release of the Collection Robusto just in time for the Holiday season. The Collection Robusto is a 6-cigar pack of Plasencia’s award-winning robusto blends, wrapped in elegant holiday-themed packaging—the perfect gift for cigar aficionados this season. The Collection Robusto will contain:
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Cigar Oasis Partners with Small Batch Brokers for Distribution within the EU Market
[Farmingdale, Nov. 1] – Cigar Oasis, the leader in active humidification solutions, is pleased to announce a distribution agreement with Small Batch Brokers, based in the Netherlands.
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