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Press Release: Romeo y Julieta Petit Churchills Now Available in Aluminum Tubes

April 25, 2013 (Havana, Cuba) — After the debut of the Romeo y Julieta Petit Churchills in 25 count boxes in 2012, which was of great acceptance among Habanos smokers, the Petit Churchills will soon be available around the world in a new presentation of a three-pack of aluminium tubes. Romeo y Julieta was created [...]

Press Release: Romeo y Julieta Churchills Reserva 2008, First Reserva of Romeo y Julieta in Its Most Historic Vitola

February 11, 2013 — Since its birth in 1875, Romeo y Julieta has become one of the best-known brands of Habanos. The brand is particularly appreciated by enthusiasts who appreciate balanced blends with excellent aroma. Habanos, s.a. is pleased to introduce the first Reserva created by this brand after more than 135 years of history. [...]

Press Release: Habanos SA Releases Selección Petit Robustos at TFWA Exhibition in Cannes

October 23, 2012 (Havana) — Habanos, SA will attend the 26th Tax Free World Association Exhibition to be held from 22 to 26 October 2012. The event, which will open in Cannes on Monday 22 October, is a mandatory appointment in the calendar of the duty free industry which attracts thousands of visitors during the week, including operators, [...]

Weekly News (September 24, 2012)

Editor’s Note: Much of the discussion from the earlier portion of the week was dominated by Dr. Paul Garmirian and comments he made to The Daily Caller. And then came this retraction. Most interesting, “I should have never mentioned other manufacturers (even off the record).” Liga Privada UF-13 Scheduled for 2013 — Story here. Four Kicks [...]

Press Release: Habanos S.A. Announces Romeo y Julieta Petit Churchills

September 20, 2012 — Romeo y Julieta was created as a Habanos brand in 1875. Its roots lie in the literary tragedy of the same name by the British playwright William Shakespeare. The brand rose to international fame during the early years of the twentieth century, after Don ‘Pepín’ Rodríguez was one of the first [...]

Review: Romeo y Julieta Réplica de Humidor Antiguo Romeo (2008)

In 2006, Habanos S.A. introduced the Réplica de Humidor Antiguo (Replica Antique Humidor) series, which consists of extremely well-made and expensive replicas of antique humidors. Inside are usually cigars rolled in vitolas within specific marcas that are either discontinued, never released or previous special editions. Here is the press release from Habanos when the Romeo y Julieta [...]

Weekly News (April 23, 2012)

Editor’s Note: This week we added a new sponsor, Defeat Prop 29. For those of you that don’t know, Prop 29 is a ballot measure in California that would raise the taxes on cigars from its current 31.73% to 54.89% of the wholesale prices. Prop 29 goes to vote on June 5, 2012 and you [...]

News: Romeo y Julieta Releases Wide Churchills In Tubo Format

Habanos SA has announced the release of the Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchill in a tube format, which will be sold in three pack cardboard boxes at La Casa del Habano retail stores worldwide. The Wide Churchill vitola was first introduced at the Habanos Festival XII in February 2010 and measures 5.1 inches long with [...]

Press Release: Romeo y Julieta Reserva Closes The XIV Habanos Festival

March 3, 2012 (Havana, Cuba) — The XIV Habanos Festival has ended after bringing together international personalities and lovers of Habanos. The Gala Evening, dedicated to the Romeo y Julieta brand, closed the event. During the Gala Evening, two new Habanos were launched and sampled by attendees. They were the Romeo y Julieta Churchills Reserva [...]

Press Release: XIV Habanos Festival Humidors Auction

March 1, 2012 (Havana, Cuba) —The Auction of Habanos Humidors, held at the Gala Dinner of the Habanos Festivals, has become one of the highlights of this event. The lots of humidors auctioned in the 14th Habanos Festival are a tribute to the world best-known and prestigious Habanos brands, recreated in luxurious humidors, turned-real works [...]