WESTON, Florida – Quality Importers Trading Company ® (QI) the leading accessory supplier to the worldwide premium cigar trade, is hosting the inaugural QI Spotlight Tradeshow & Festival. This exclusive buying event, designed specifically for retailers and distributors, is set to take place on September 7, 2024, in Weston, Florida.
(Miami, Florida) June 25, 2024– C.L.E. Cigar Company announces that the country of Bulgaria was chosen for the first ever C.L.E. Cigar Company Exclusivo Regionales. The Bulgarian regional release will be the first ever Eiroa Classic offered in the unique 11/18 vitola. The blend also receiving a slight tweak by Christian Eiroa. Only 150 boxes containing twenty cigars of the of the Eiroa Exclusivo Regionales Bulgaria were produced. The Eiroa Exlcusivo Regionales Bulgaria will launch with an event on June 29th, 7:30pm (Bulgaria Time), at Best Cigars in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
The Eiroa Classic Bulgaria was born out of a meeting and instant friendship between Christian Eiroa and Harry Dulendarov (Owner of Best Cigars in Bulgaria). Harry’s shop is considered the standard in Bulgaria and the Eiroa cigar brand is a favorite of his. Harry convinced Christian to create a unique international Exclusivo with the C.L.E Cigar Company’s brands.
Continue reading C.L.E. CIGAR COMPANY ANNOUNCES EIROA EXCLUSIVO REGIONALES BULGARIA[Washington, D.C.–June 26, 2024] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Board of Directors announces the promotion and hiring of Joshua Habursky to the role of PCA Executive Director, effective immediately. Habursky’s tenure at PCA includes outside government affairs consultant (2018), Director of Federal Affairs, Head of Government Affairs, and Deputy Executive Director (2019-present). Since May 2024, Habursky has served as interim executive director of the PCA following Scott Pearce’s departure.
Continue reading PCA Names Joshua Habursky as New Executive DirectorJune 24, 2024 – The Traveling Cigar Road Show is back! Spanning 16 cities across the nation from July 29 through August 9, 2024, Rocky Patel Cigars, Altadis U.S.A, Oliva Cigars, and C.L.E. Cigar Company/Asylum will bring “The Traveling Cigar Road Show” to retailers across the country.
Continue reading 2024 “TRAVELING CIGAR ROAD SHOW” SETS OFF ON A NATIONWIDE TOUR THIS SUMMER!Dominican Republic – June 2024 – In a $23 billion cigar industry, Sans Pareil stands as a beacon of excellence and luxury. We are thrilled to announce the re-launch of our exclusive Gold Line, headlined by the eagerly awaited cigar, Jeddo. Late June, Jeddo will make its way to elite retailers, poised to redefine the standards of the global premium cigar industry.
The Gold Line is the crowning jewel of Sans Pareil’s collection, exemplifying unparalleled quality in tobacco, construction, and presentation. Crafted in the Dominican Republic, each Gold Line cigar is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship and exceptional tobacco. Jeddo, measuring 6 1/4 inches in length with a ring gauge of 54, promises a smoking experience like no other.
Continue reading Sans Pareil Re-Launches the Prestigious Gold Line with The JeddoSans Pareil Unveils the Gold LineWESTON, Florida – Quality Importers Trading Company® (QI) the leading accessory supplier to the worldwide premium cigar trade, announces the availability of the single and triple-capacity Cigar
Caddy® Cigar Tubes which were launched at PCA this past spring and are now ready to ship globally.
The Cigar Caddy® Cigar Tubes are designed to provide cigar enthusiasts with portable and stylish solutions for carrying their cigars. These tubes are perfect for protecting cigars while traveling, ensuring they remain fresh and undamaged.
APRIL FOOLS 2024 “YEAR OF THE DRAGON” IS NOW SHIPPING
June 19, 2024– C.L.E. Cigar Company announces that the Asylum April Fools’ 2024 “Year of the Dragon” is now shipping. Asylum April Fools’ 2024 Year of the Dragon is the fourthin this series of cigars. Last year’s version celebrated the Chinese Zodiac.” Asylum cigars will continue this trend showcasing this year’s Chinese zodiac sign, the Dragon.
In true Asylum style, the blend will come in a massive 90X9 vitola. Blended by Christian Eiroa this Honduran puro is a full-bodied blend featuring bold flavors throughout the smoking experience. Deeply rich in flavor and complexity, the blend is a peppery smoke, featuring woodsy and sweet notes.
Continue reading C.L.E./ASYLUM CIGAR COMPANY NEWS[NOTE: the article is from the Washington Examiner and has some “boo-hooing” that’s typical media bias.]
The Capitol has a huge problem. The place where House Republicans used to smoke cigars no longer belongs to the same person. Some representatives are begging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to solve this problem. “We desperately need a place to smoke cigars,” Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) told Axios on Sunday. Another Republican said, “It’s a very important issue.”
Continue reading Republicans need a place to smokeTampa, FL, June 2024. West Tampa Tobacco Company celebrates its two-year anniversary with the introduction of Lanceros to their core West Tamp line.
West Tamp Tobacco Company is excited to announce that West Tampa Lanceros have begun to ship, both in the US and international markets. “In my recent travels I have gotten several questions about this unique size, specifically why I should try it. What makes this size special is that it allows smokers to truly enjoy the wrapper and I felt that this was a great way to commemorate our two-year anniversary,” said Rick Rodriguez, co-owner.
Continue reading WEST TAMPA TOBACCO COMPANY LAUNCHES LANCEROSFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – TheSaint Luis Rey Carenas line, first launched in 2021 and recipient of a spot on the coveted Cigar Aficionado Top 25 Cigars of the Year, is expanding with a new extra-aged blend – Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar.
This latest offering from Altadis U.S.A. is a tribute to the early days of the cigar trade when sixteenth-century Spanish vessels traveled ‘ultramar,’ or overseas, from Puerto Carenas in the New World to Spain carrying tobacco leaves. The precious tobacco leaves, destined for the King of Spain, were stored in barrels in a clandestine part of the ship as a measure to keep the valuable commodity safe from pirates.
Continue reading The Aged Side of Carenas – Altadis U.S.A. Launches the Newest Addition to the Awarded Saint Luis Rey Line – Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar.Boston, Ma – Cigar Militia proudly announces a new line extension to its growing portfolio. The “76” is the group’s second release in collaboration with Rock-A-Feller Cigars.
The Cigar Militia “76” is expressed in a (6 x 52) Box-Pressed vitola and will carry an SRP of $12.00/cigar. Only 1776 cigars will be available and will come packaged in 5-packs.
Continue reading New England Cigar Militia Introduces “76”Crowned Heads is proud to announce its latest installment to their highly sought-after and eagerly anticipated annual Las Calaveras series, Las Calaveras EL 2024, along with a release to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the brand, Las Calaveras DéGimo Antversario .
Las Calaveras EL 2024 and Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario are both manufactured at My Father Cigars, S.A., in Esteli, Nicaragua. Las Calaveras EL 2024 features a stout blend of 100% Garcia-grown Nicaraguan tobaccos finished with a sumptuous Habano wrapper.
“When I smoked the final blend for this year’s Las Calaveras, it immediately took me back to the 2015 Las Calaveras profile, which happens to be one of my favorite blends in the series,” commented Crowned Heads co-founder, Jon Huber.
Continue reading CROWNED HEADS CELEBRATES THE 1OTH ANNIVERSARY OF LAS CALAVERAS(Miami, Florida) June 12, 2024, Plasencia 1865, a world-leading premium tobacco grower since 1865, announces the release of the Alma del Fuego Ometepe Edición Limitada. This blend is the first of its kind, as it is the only cigar that has a wrapper made with tobacco from Ometepe. This tobacco was named Hoja del Fuego by the Plasencia family. Only 1,000 boxes (that double as a luxury humidor) containing 20 cigars were created of this ultra-premium blend, which carries an MSRP of $100 per cigar. Each cigar is housed in a hand-blown glass tube. The Plasencia family drew inspiration for this blend from old indigenous mythology, surrounding the island of Ometepe in Nicaragua.
Huella, LLC. proudly introduces TobacTracktm, its revolutionary compliance platform, leveraging advanced RFID and block chain technology to streamline regulatory oversight for the Alcohol and
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and ensure effortless adherence to the FDA’s Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. This state-of-the-art system, subject to two pending patent applications, is designed to enhance monitoring of tax compliance and FDA regulations, facilitating a transparent and accountable tobacco market.
[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Washington, D.C., June 6, 2024] The Women of PCA, a new resource group within the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), hosted its inaugural policy conference in Washington D.C. on June 5, 2024. This groundbreaking event brought together industry leaders, legal minds, and policy experts in the nation’s capital for an engaging program that addressed key policy issues while celebrating and acknowledging the important role of women in the premium tobacco industry. PDR Cigars, Micallef Cigars, Villiger Cigars, and Rabbit Air generously sponsored the event.
Continue reading The Women of PCA Light Up Washington, D.C.This year, the Pledge of Allegiance line was extended from the Toro to also include the Salomon, offering two distinct vitolas.
To our amazing Donation Centers,
We want to remind all of you about the upcoming availability of the CFW Synergy program cigar, “CFW By Oscar”. An initial quantity was made available at the PCA tradeshow (which sold out in just days!) and the next batch of 600 are now available!
This is our 4th showcase cigar in the CFW Synergy Program. Participating manufacturers limit sales exclusively to our CFW Donation Centers, as a way that CFW can say thank you to our retailers, with a
limited edition showcase cigar. MSRP $14/stick, $144/box, minimum order is 4 boxes (40 cigars), no other requirements. The best part is, the manufacturer is donating 100% of their profits back to CFW.
June 4, 2024 – (Hialeah Gardens, FL)
Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announced that they will
be entering the Canadian market with Brigham Enterprises as
their distributor.
Said Erik Espinosa, “This is the first step in our goal of becoming
an international cigar company and I truly believe that we have
chosen the right company to showcase and grow our brand throughout Canada.”
Each year on May 31st, World No Tobacco Day is observed globally to raise awareness about the health risks associated with harmful tobacco product use and to advocate for effective policies to reduce harmful tobacco consumption. The day serves as a platform for promoting global health initiatives around tobacco, however, as is often the case, amidst the calls for tobacco cessation premium cigars are often lumped in with products such as cigarettes and mass-market vape products that have mortality, morbidity, and youth usage concerns.
Continue reading DEFENDING TRADITION: HOW CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA LEADS THE CHARGE ON WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY(Miami, FL) May 28, 2024–C.L.E. Cigar Company announces that the annual PCA Exclusive blends are now shipping. In what has become a yearly tradition Christian Eiroa, and team presented the 2024 PCA Exclusive blends for C.L.E. Cigars, Eiroa Cigars, and Asylum Cigars at the 2024 PCA.
In Christian’s fourth installment of the PCA exclusive cigars, he wanted to showcase the different wrappers by creating a unique and innovative 100 count Honey-Comb display. These displays will not only be useful for the PCA exclusives but can remain in the stores as a permanent display for future CLE, EIROA or Asylum Cigars.
Continue reading C.L.E., EIROA, AND ASYLUM 2024 PCA EXCLUSIVE BLENDS ARE NOW SHIPPING!The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is excited to announce the dates for next year’s trade show, which will be held on April 11-14, 2025. For the first time since 2015, the PCA trade show (PCA25) will be held in New Orleans at the award-winning Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Continue reading Save the Date:PCA25 Returns to New Orleans on April 11-14, 2025June 3, 2024 — Black Works Studio is pleased to announce the release of Aumakua as an R. Field Wine Co. exclusive; hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.
“Aumakua is an exclusive For R.Field Wine Co. After much anticipation we are excited to release this for a third time,” said James Brown, creator of BLTC and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra.
Continue reading Black Works Studio – AlmakuaIndividually crafted by skilled artisans, each humidor is meticulously assembled by hand, ensuring attention to detail and quality caftsmanship. The process of handcrafting imbues every piece with a unique character, elevating it beyond mere functionality to a true work of art. From the precision-cut carbon fiber overlay to the hand-polished finishes, every aspect of this humidor reflects the dedication and expertise of its makers. Inside, the humidor’s meticulously crafted interior ensures optimal storage conditions for your finest cigars, preserving their flavor and aroma with care. With its seamless blend of style and functionality, this humidor is a testament to the artistry of fine cigar storage. Holds 75-100 cigars.
420 x 250 x 140 mm
From STG/Forged:
Matt Booth announces the launch of a limited-edition release called Room101 Red Rocket in collaboration with retail partner Sir Louis Cigars.
Matt Booth said, “Hunter and Matt at Sir Louis Cigars embody the very essence of brand partner that we work best with. They have always afforded our brand the highest levels of attention and I felt they would be a great place to delve further into partnership by taking things to the collaborative/co-branded stage of the relationship.”
Continue reading Room101 x Sir Louis Present Red RocketWESTON, Florida – Quality Importers Trading Company ® (QI) the leading accessory supplier to the worldwide premium cigar trade, is happy to announce that the highly anticipated Palió® Veneto™ Quad Lighter, introduced at the TPE and PCA tradeshows earlier this year, is now shipping globally. The quadruple jet-flame lighter promises to elevate the cigar aficionado’s experience with its fusion of function and style.
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