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Foundation Cigars Discontinues El Güegüense and Unveils “The Wise Man Corojo & Maduro” Made by Pepin Garcia.

03.12.24 Ellington, Connecticut. – Foundation Cigars is thrilled to unveil its latest offerings, the Wise Man Corojo and Wise Man Maduro cigar lines. Crafted in collaboration with renowned cigar maker Pepin Garcia and My Father Cigars, these new additions exemplify the commitment to excellence and tradition that Foundation Cigars is known for.

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Cigar Rights of America Engages in Critical Dialogue with FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products

WASHINGTON, DC (March 07, 2024) – Today, Cigar Rights of America (CRA) met with Dr. Brian King, Director of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), to discuss key issues concerning the premium cigar industry, including CTP’s five-year strategic plan and pending proposed regulation to limit nicotine in tobacco products.

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Foundation Cigars Rebrands Metepa & Introduces AKSUM

A Symbolic Journey Inspired by the Ark of the Covenant

Foundation Cigar Company, a trailblazer in the premium cigar industry, proudly presents AKSUM, a brand inspired by the resting place of the Ark of the Covenant. Formerly known as METAPA, this rebranded line continues to deliver the same exceptional blend that has captivated cigar enthusiasts.
 

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PADRÓN CIGARS TO CELEBRATE 60th ANNIVERSARY AT PCA24

WITH KEYNOTE AND SPONSORSHIP

[WASHINGTON, D.C., MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 19, 2024] Padrón Cigars, one the most successful and enduring premium cigar brands in the industry, will be celebrating its 60th anniversary at the largest premium tobacco trade show in the U.S. this March. Today, Padrón Cigars and the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) are excited to announce a one-of-a-kind sponsorship of this year’s PCA24 trade show and international convention that will offer attendees a chance to celebrate the Padrón’s celebrated past, present, and future.

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Quality Importers Presents the “Year of the Dragon” Four-Piece Collection

Fresh from an exciting trip to TPE, Quality Importers is thrilled to launch a limited edition “Year of the Dragon” Four-Piece Collection. This carefully curated set of premium cigar accessories is a fantastic way to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon.

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LAMPERT CIGARS releases the LIMITADA 2023 at PCA 2024

The Lampert Limitada 2023 is a 6 ½ x 56 toro gordo that uses an Ecuadorian criollo 98 wrapper over an Ecuadorian habano 2000 binder and fillers from Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Peru. The cigars were rolled in 2023; hence the Lampert Limitada has an additional band with 2023 embossed.

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PLASENCIA CIGARS TO RELEASE “THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON”

(Miami, Florida) January x, 2024, Plasencia Cigars, a world-leading premium tobacco grower since 1865, announces the release of the limited edition “The Year of the Dragon”. This is the fourth limited edition offering by Plasencia commemorating the Chinese New Year. This limited-edition brand is offered in a Torpedo 6 ½ x 54 Vitola. A total of 3,000 boxes of “The Year of the Dragon” were produced which will be made available for the global market.

February 10, 2024, kicks off the Chinese New Year and once again Plasencia Cigars looks to offer up a blend that not only represents the Plasencia family but also honors Chinese culture. The dragon, occupying the fifth position in the Chinese zodiac, symbolizes good luck, honor, strength, and health. In Chinese culture, distinct as a mythical creature, the Dragon has no parallel for talent and excellence.

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QUALITY IMPORTERS EMPOWER RETAILERS WITH UNPRECEDENTEDPRICE REDUCTIONS ON SPECIFIC PRODUCTS FROM XIKAR®, PALIÓ®, HUMIDOR SUPREME® AND HYDRA®

WESTON, Florida – Quality Importers Trading Company ® (QI) the leading accessory supplier to the worldwide premium cigar trade, announces an initiative to reduce prices on select cigar accessories. Defying the trend of cost increases in the cigar industry, QI is committed to supporting and sustaining retailers by offering price reductions on specific SKUs from their brands Xikar®, Palió®, Humidor Supreme®, and Hydra® in addition to the previously announced rollback on Cigar Caddy® SKUs.

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Cavalier Geneva USA Exclusive

The cigar has a very smooth (almost velvety) feel with the trademark gold leaf diamond under the band. Used a punch and got a perfect draw that had tiny flavor notes of well cared for tobacco. Tonight’s beverage is a Jester King Black Metal. JK is in Dripping Springs northeast San Antonio and makes a great line of farmhouse style ales.

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CRA Announces New Executive Director, Mike Copperman

ALEXANDRIA, VA (January 04, 2023) – The Board of Directors of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Copperman as the organization’s new executive director. This decision comes after an extensive search and selection process to find a dynamic and experienced leader to guide CRA through its next phase of growth and advocacy.

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ADMINISTRATION REGULATION AND THANKS REPRESENTATIVE STEVEN HORSFORD FOR SERVING AS THE LEAD DEMOCRATIC CO-SPONSOR

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Cigar Rights of America (CRA) has been at the vanguard of the fight against the Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) efforts to regulate premium cigars under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA) of 2009. Those efforts came to a head with the issuance of the FDA’s Deeming Rule in 2016, which brought cigars specifically under the FDA’s regulatory jurisdiction.

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Fuente y Padrón Legends Cigar Project Shipment to Retailers Delayed

PCA | December 15, 2023 – The long-awaited Fuente y Padrón Legends Cigar Project is on its way … but there’s been a delay. Today, Arturo Fuente and Padrón announced that one of the two shipping containers that contained this special cigar was extensively damaged during transit. While the other container was not damaged, the Arturo Fuente and Padrón Cigars teams decided that it was better to err on the side of caution and will now hand-inspect each master carton box and its contents, one by one.

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