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Weekly News (February 20, 2012)

Editor’s Note: This is the week of ProCigar 2012, and as such, much of the news will likely be about the Dominican Republic. Quesada will formally open their new factory (and perhaps give it a new name) and announce the next size of Q d’etat. It sounds like things will be quiet at La Aurora [...]

News: Crowned Heads Slates “Project HG” For IPCPR 2012

Crowned Heads announced a formal code to its new non-Four Kicks line, “Project HG.” In an e-mail sent out earlier today, Jon Huber reiterated that this brand would be separate from Four Kicks and would initially debut in 2012 in one size. He also added that the hope is to debut the cigar at IPCPR [...]

Press Release: 7-20-4 Cigars Adds New “1874 Series” to Commemorate the Founding Year of Company’s Namesake

February 18, 2012 — The year 1874 saw the establishment of what would become one of the world’s largest cigar manufacturers, the 7-20-4 Cigar Company. Founder R. G. Sullivan built his company’s reputation on his motto: “Quality Still Impels Its Growth.” The Manchester, New Hampshire, company was flourished until the Cuban Embargo closed it and [...]

News: Christian Eiroa Nears Return to Cigar Industry

Christian Eiroa, the former President of Camacho Cigars, is laying the groundwork for a return to the industry. Retailers in three states have confirmed to halfwheel that they have recently had conversations with Eiroa about his 2012 return, likely towards the middle of the year. While details like price points, sizes and an exact release [...]

News: Toraño to Ship Second Release of Vault Corona Gorda, Announces Online Store

The Toraño Family Cigar Company has announced that they will be releasing the second release of their limited edition Vault Corona Gorda in April. Unlike the first release, which debuted at IPCPR 2011, the second release will feature boxes of 20, as opposed to humidors of 20 cigars. MSRP for the new release is $7.20 [...]

Press Release: Toraño Family Cigar Co. is a Hit at the 2nd Annual Neat Stuff Casino Night

February 15, 2012 (Miami, FL) —Toraño Family Cigar Co. was happy to return as the official cigar sponsor for the 2nd annual Neat Stuff for Kids Casino Night event at the newly renovated Coral Gables Country Club. Neat Stuff for Kids is a local nonprofit agency in South Florida which provides brand new clothing for [...]

News: Chaveta Announces Limited Edition Habano Toro

Small batch manufacturer Chaveta has a new limited edition project expected to launch in the coming months, a Toro with a Habano wrapper. Mark Just, who took over the brand last year, says that only 50 boxes of 20 cigars will be released in the coming months. In addition to the Habano wrapper, Just says [...]

News: Viaje to Ship WLP Winter Classic & Super Shot 10 Gauge

Andre Farkas announced that Viaje’s next WLP, Winter Classic, was scheduled to ship this week alongside the 10 Gauge version of Super Shot. Winter Classic is a 4 1/2 x 48 Rothschild shape and being described as a totally original blend. The ring gauge is a slight departure for Viaje who normally puts out cigars [...]

Weekly News (February 13, 2012)

Editor’s Note: For those that were hoping for tons of news, I apologize. This was one of the more quiet weeks in cigar news. February will be a bit busy now, particularly with ProCigar coming up in about two weeks. Unfortunately, every once in a while, things are quiet. — el niño diablo. La Flor [...]

News: My Father Atlantic 15th Anniversary

Atlantic Cigar Co. is preparing to release the second of its four-part fifteenth anniversary series, this time a cigar from My Father. The My Father Atlantic 15th Anniversary Box-Pressed Robusto will be released today (February 9, 2012). The cigars are a 5 1/2 x 52 box-pressed shaped that feature Ecuadorian Habano Criollo over Nicaraguan binder [...]