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- 2002 RTDA Report - Rob and Paul's Excellent Adventure
The common mans view of the happenings at and around the 2002 RTDA in Las Vegas.
- Best of 2002 Awards at Top25Cigar.com
The results from our "Best of 2002" poll at Top25Cigar. See which cigars were voted the best of 2002.
- A Day at the Graycliff Hotel and Cigar Company
Rob Shibata visits the Graycliff Hotel and Cigar Company, and finds old world hospitality can be found today as well.
- Jorge and Orlando Padron Interview with Top25Cigar
Remember back when your parents told you "if you treat everyone with respect, and work hard every day your going to be successful"? When talking to Jorge and Jose Padron, one gets the feeling not only have they heard that saying, but they live it every day.
- Cano Ozgener, CEO of C.A.O. International Interview with Top25Cigar
Cano A. Ozgener was a very enjoyable and willing interviewee. As you can see by his answer to the final question, Mr. Ozgener is a man dedicated to his passions, namely his family and the business they are in.
- Cano Ozgener, CEO of C.A.O. International Interview with Top25Cigar
Cano A. Ozgener was a very enjoyable and willing interviewee. As you can see by his answer to the final question, Mr. Ozgener is a man dedicated to his passions, namely his family and the business they are in.
- La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3
If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar.
- La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3
If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar.
- La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3
If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar.
- La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3
If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar.
- Excalibur Prensado Oscuro
The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua.
- Excalibur Prensado Oscuro
The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua.
- Excalibur Prensado Oscuro
The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua.
- Excalibur Prensado Oscuro
The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua.
- Juan Clemente' Grand Corona
None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon.
- Juan Clemente' Grand Corona
None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon.
- Juan Clemente' Grand Corona
None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon.
- Juan Clemente' Grand Corona
None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon.
- Caballeros Corona
If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you.
- Caballeros Corona
If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you.
- Caballeros Corona
If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI
In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI
In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI
In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks.
- Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI
In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro)
Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro)
Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start.
- Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro)
Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start.
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3
Summary
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3
Summary
- La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3
Summary
- SWEDISH MATCH AB AGREES TO ACQUIRE CIGARS INTERNATIONAL INC.
Swedish Match NA announces today that its parent company Swedish Match AB has agreed to acquire Cigars International Inc
- SWEDISH MATCH AB AGREES TO ACQUIRE CIGARS INTERNATIONAL INC.
Swedish Match NA announces today that its parent company Swedish Match AB has agreed to acquire Cigars International Inc
- Perdomo Events
Upcoming events from Tabacalera Perdomo
- Perdomo Events
Upcoming events from Tabacalera Perdomo
- CIGAR CLASSICS CREATES LARGER POCKET HUMIDOR®
New 60 ring Pocket Humidor ® is now available
- CIGAR CLASSICS CREATES LARGER POCKET HUMIDOR®
New 60 ring Pocket Humidor ® is now available
- 2007 RTDA Epilogue and final day.
The final day of the 2007 RTDA is summarized.
- 2007 RTDA Epilogue and final day.
The final day of the 2007 RTDA is summarized.
- 2007 RTDA Epilogue and final day.
The final day of the 2007 RTDA is summarized.
- CAO GOES ‘PRIMETIME’ WITH AWARDS SHOW
CAO Cigars Selected For HBO® Emmy Awards Luxury Lounge
- CAO GOES ‘PRIMETIME’ WITH AWARDS SHOW
CAO Cigars Selected For HBO® Emmy Awards Luxury Lounge
- GENERAL CIGAR SETTLES SUIT INVOLVING INFRINGEMENT OF ITS COHIBA® TRADEMARK
General Cigar Co. Inc. announced today that the company has reached resolution of a federal trademark lawsuit which alleged infringement of its COHIBA trademark.
- GENERAL CIGAR SETTLES SUIT INVOLVING INFRINGEMENT OF ITS COHIBA® TRADEMARK
General Cigar Co. Inc. announced today that the company has reached resolution of a federal trademark lawsuit which alleged infringement of its COHIBA trademark.
- CIGAR INSIDER ‘SALUTES’ CAO AMERICA WITH “OUTSTANDING” RATING
America Becomes CAO’s Tenth Brand To Receive “90” Rating
- CIGAR INSIDER ‘SALUTES’ CAO AMERICA WITH “OUTSTANDING” RATING
America Becomes CAO’s Tenth Brand To Receive “90” Rating
- CAO PROMOTES FRANK KAPP TO NATIONAL SALES MANAGER
CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, today announced the promotion of Frank Kapp to National Sales Manager
- CAO PROMOTES FRANK KAPP TO NATIONAL SALES MANAGER
CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, today announced the promotion of Frank Kapp to National Sales Manager
- Gurkha Cigars’ New Status and G-5 Avenger Premium Cigars Preview at RTDA 2007
In October 2007, smokers will find two new Gurkha premium cigars on retailers’ shelves.
- Gurkha Cigars’ New Status and G-5 Avenger Premium Cigars Preview at RTDA 2007
In October 2007, smokers will find two new Gurkha premium cigars on retailers’ shelves.
- Toraño Cigars Teams With Wilson Creek Winery to Create Reserva Decadencia Premium Cigars
Two family-owned and operated companies, Toraño Cigars and Wilson Creek Winery, have combined their expertise to create a product that pairs one of each of their award-winning products.
- Toraño Cigars Teams With Wilson Creek Winery to Create Reserva Decadencia Premium Cigars
Two family-owned and operated companies, Toraño Cigars and Wilson Creek Winery, have combined their expertise to create a product that pairs one of each of their award-winning products.
- New “Morado” is Latest Premium Cigar in Black Pearl Lifestyle Collection from La Perla Habana
“We wish we had enough of this tobacco to produce several years’ worth of our new Black Pearl Morado
- New “Morado” is Latest Premium Cigar in Black Pearl Lifestyle Collection from La Perla Habana
“We wish we had enough of this tobacco to produce several years’ worth of our new Black Pearl Morado
- CAO OPENS ESCAPARATE ‘VAULT’ TO RELEASE 200 HUMIDORS WITH CAO ‘CONCEPT’ CIGARS
21,000 Rare Cigars Made Available to General Public
- CAO OPENS ESCAPARATE ‘VAULT’ TO RELEASE 200 HUMIDORS WITH CAO ‘CONCEPT’ CIGARS
21,000 Rare Cigars Made Available to General Public
- CAO SET TO ESCAPE IN A ‘TIMELY’ FASHION WITH ANONIMO WATCHES
CAO Cigars Selected To Launch Special Edition Shelby Watch
- CAO SET TO ESCAPE IN A ‘TIMELY’ FASHION WITH ANONIMO WATCHES
CAO Cigars Selected To Launch Special Edition Shelby Watch
- New Websites Connect Cigar Connoisseurs to the #1 Humidors in the Industry
For the first time ever, J.C. Newman Cigar Company announces the launch of two new websites for their exclusive humidor lines
- New Websites Connect Cigar Connoisseurs to the #1 Humidors in the Industry
For the first time ever, J.C. Newman Cigar Company announces the launch of two new websites for their exclusive humidor lines
- “Dodge Challenger” Powers up with Alec Bradley for Las Vegas Big Smoke
Guests at the November 9-11 Las Vegas Big Smoke have an extra incentive
- “Dodge Challenger” Powers up with Alec Bradley for Las Vegas Big Smoke
Guests at the November 9-11 Las Vegas Big Smoke have an extra incentive
- CAO ANNOUNCES MARKETING DEPARTMENT RESTRUCTURE
CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, announced today that it has finalized restructuring of the Company’s marketing department
- CAO ANNOUNCES MARKETING DEPARTMENT RESTRUCTURE
CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, announced today that it has finalized restructuring of the Company’s marketing department
- Regal Pleasure - The Davidoff Royal Salmones
The new Davidoff Royal Salomones is the monarch of Davidoff
cigars.
- Regal Pleasure - The Davidoff Royal Salmones
The new Davidoff Royal Salomones is the monarch of Davidoff
cigars.
- CAO VISION RATED AMONG THE TOP 10 CIGARS IN THE WORLD FOR 2007
Cigar Aficionado Ranks CAO Vision As The Number 9 Cigar of 2007
- CAO VISION RATED AMONG THE TOP 10 CIGARS IN THE WORLD FOR 2007
Cigar Aficionado Ranks CAO Vision As The Number 9 Cigar of 2007
- CAO REMAINS ‘GOLDEN’ WITH HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE
CAO Cigars Chosen As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To HBO® Golden Globe Awards Luxury Lounge
- CAO REMAINS ‘GOLDEN’ WITH HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE
CAO Cigars Chosen As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To HBO® Golden Globe Awards Luxury Lounge
- CAO RECOGNIZED FOR ‘OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE’ BY HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE
CAO Cigars Chosen As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To HBO® SAG Awards Luxury Lounge
- CAO RECOGNIZED FOR ‘OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE’ BY HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE
CAO Cigars Chosen As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To HBO® SAG Awards Luxury Lounge
- Camacho Cigars launches NEW Interactive Website
Camacho Cigars launched a new interactive website.
- Camacho Cigars launches NEW Interactive Website
Camacho Cigars launched a new interactive website.
- CAO SELCTED TO ‘LIGHT UP’ OSCAR NIGHT
CAO Cigars Chosen As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To HBO® Academy Awards Luxury Lounge
- CAO SELCTED TO ‘LIGHT UP’ OSCAR NIGHT
CAO Cigars Chosen As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To HBO® Academy Awards Luxury Lounge
- KAHLÚA CIGARS DELICIOSO BY DREW ESTATE TO BE DISCONTINUED
General Cigar and Drew Estate announce today that Kahlúa Cigars Delicioso by Drew Estate will be discontinued.
- KAHLÚA CIGARS DELICIOSO BY DREW ESTATE TO BE DISCONTINUED
General Cigar and Drew Estate announce today that Kahlúa Cigars Delicioso by Drew Estate will be discontinued.
- CAMACHO 10th Anniversary Commercial Contest
WIN $2,500 CASH - CAMACHO 10th Anniversary Homemade Commercial Contest
- CAMACHO 10th Anniversary Commercial Contest
WIN $2,500 CASH - CAMACHO 10th Anniversary Homemade Commercial Contest
- FIRST CLASS CIGARS ACQUIRE FIRST CLASS ACCOMODATIONS
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is proud to announce the grand opening of The Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge
- FIRST CLASS CIGARS ACQUIRE FIRST CLASS ACCOMODATIONS
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is proud to announce the grand opening of The Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge
- Corona Cigar Opens Downtown Orlando
The grand opening of Corona Cigar's new Orlando location.
- Corona Cigar Opens Downtown Orlando
The grand opening of Corona Cigar's new Orlando location.
- Famous Smoke Shop introduces La Floridita Limited Edition cigars
Famous Smoke Shop has just announced the release of La Floridita Limited Edition
- Famous Smoke Shop introduces La Floridita Limited Edition cigars
Famous Smoke Shop has just announced the release of La Floridita Limited Edition
- CAO TO CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH LYNYRD SKYNYRD AT 2008 IPCPR IN LAS VEGAS
CAO, Carlos Toraño Cigars, And Café Crème Partner To Bring Legendary Southern Rock Icons To IPCPR Trade Show
- CAO TO CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH LYNYRD SKYNYRD AT 2008 IPCPR IN LAS VEGAS
CAO, Carlos Toraño Cigars, And Café Crème Partner To Bring Legendary Southern Rock Icons To IPCPR Trade Show
- LA UNICA CIGARS LAUNCHES NEW HEARTY TORO
The successful premium cigar expands to maduro
- LA UNICA CIGARS LAUNCHES NEW HEARTY TORO
The successful premium cigar expands to maduro
- REYES FAMILY CIGARS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW BRANDS PREMIER AND CLASSIC
Reyes Family Cigars, the manufacturers of the world-renowned Puros Indios & Cuba Aliados brands, is proud to announce the official launch of two new premium cigars
- REYES FAMILY CIGARS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW BRANDS PREMIER AND CLASSIC
Reyes Family Cigars, the manufacturers of the world-renowned Puros Indios & Cuba Aliados brands, is proud to announce the official launch of two new premium cigars
- ESPINOSA Y ORTEGA INTRODUCES THEIR NEW CUBAO
Espinosa y Ortega (EO Brands), distributor of 601, announces their new brand, Cubao
- ESPINOSA Y ORTEGA INTRODUCES THEIR NEW CUBAO
Espinosa y Ortega (EO Brands), distributor of 601, announces their new brand, Cubao
- GENERAL CIGAR SHOWS NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN
Second Quarter Promotions Set the Stage for an Exciting IPCPR
- GENERAL CIGAR SHOWS NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN
Second Quarter Promotions Set the Stage for an Exciting IPCPR
- THE GREAT PYRAMID RETURNS FROM LA TRADICION CUBANA
La Tradicion Cubana Inc., re-introduces “The Great Pyramid".
- THE GREAT PYRAMID RETURNS FROM LA TRADICION CUBANA
La Tradicion Cubana Inc., re-introduces “The Great Pyramid".
- CAO LX2 TO DEBUT AT IPCPR 76TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW
New CAO Cigar Targets “Full-Bodied” Market Segment
- CAO LX2 TO DEBUT AT IPCPR 76TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW
New CAO Cigar Targets “Full-Bodied” Market Segment
- Cantankerous Punch Puppet Protests Retail Celebration
Gear up to celebrate the birthday of the premium cigar category’s one-and-only pot-bellied, trash-talking character, Mr. Punch.
- Cantankerous Punch Puppet Protests Retail Celebration
Gear up to celebrate the birthday of the premium cigar category’s one-and-only pot-bellied, trash-talking character, Mr. Punch.
- Tabacos de la Cordillera Announces Price Rollback
Tabacos de la CordilleraTM (Highland Cigars), a Costa Rican tobacco and cigar producer, has made significant price reductions on its exclusive factory-direct Web sales site.
- Tabacos de la Cordillera Announces Price Rollback
Tabacos de la CordilleraTM (Highland Cigars), a Costa Rican tobacco and cigar producer, has made significant price reductions on its exclusive factory-direct Web sales site.
- Tabacos de la Cordillera Debuts New “Vogel” Premium Cigars
Tabacos de la Cordillera™ (Highland Cigars) now offes a new line of premium cigars with unique, revolutionary features.
- Tabacos de la Cordillera Debuts New “Vogel” Premium Cigars
Tabacos de la Cordillera™ (Highland Cigars) now offes a new line of premium cigars with unique, revolutionary features.
- CUBAN IMPORTS ‘WIRED’ IN WITH NEW EXILE® CIGAR
Modestly Priced New Cigar Extension Offers ‘Old World’ Flavor
- CUBAN IMPORTS ‘WIRED’ IN WITH NEW EXILE® CIGAR
Modestly Priced New Cigar Extension Offers ‘Old World’ Flavor
- A Visit with a US Cigar Industry Institution: The JC Newman Cigar Co.
Tampa, Florida. Home of the Buccaneers, Rays and
home also to the JC Newman Cigar Co.
- A Visit with a US Cigar Industry Institution: The JC Newman Cigar Co.
Tampa, Florida. Home of the Buccaneers, Rays and
home also to the JC Newman Cigar Co.
- GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT AND COUNTERFEITING SUIT RELATING TO
“COHIBA Caribbean’s Finest” CIGARS AND RUM
- GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
GENERAL CIGAR PREVAILS IN TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT AND COUNTERFEITING SUIT RELATING TO
“COHIBA Caribbean’s Finest” CIGARS AND RUM
- A visit to "The King".
Rob Shibata of Top25Cigar visits Cigar King.
- A visit to "The King".
Rob Shibata of Top25Cigar visits Cigar King.
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary
A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
- IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes
Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in.
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General Cigar announces today that it has acquired certain assets of Havana Honeys Holdings LLC, a privately-held company that manufactures and markets flavored cigars under the Havana Honeys® brand. Included among the acquired assets are the Havana Honeys trademark as well as inventory and related assets to support the premium cigar segment of Havana Honeys. Terms of the purchase have not been disclosed.
Daniel Nuñez, chief operating officer of General Cigar explained, “The company’s purchase of Havana Honeys represents an opportunity to strengthen our position within the growing flavored segment of the premium cigar category. The acquisition of such a prominent brand is a great complement to our existing portfolio.”
Under the agreement, General Cigar will assume the production, marketing and selling activities associated with Havana Honeys’ flavored premium cigars, one of the three business segments under the brand. Joe Gold, the founder of Havana Honeys will retain the marketing and selling activities associated with the two other business segments of Havana Honeys: the “little cigar” business and operation of the Havana Honeys retail outlet at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.
“I am pleased that General Cigar has acquired the Havana Honeys brand, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary,” Joe Gold commented. “While Havana Honeys is enormously popular, General Cigar has the sales and marketing muscle necessary to bring the brand to new heights. I look forward to watching Havana Honeys grow under General Cigar’s expertise.”
General Cigar currently participates in the flavored premium cigar segment through Kahlúa Cigars Delicioso by Drew Estate and Helix Remix® cigar brands.
Established in 1997, Havana Honeys is one of the best-selling premium flavored cigar brands in the U.S. Best known for its unique collection of flavor profiles and innovative packaging, Havana Honeys is largely credited with creating the demand for flavored cigars in the premium category.
The acquisition will have no significant impact on the Swedish Match Group.
About General Cigar
General Cigar Co. Inc., a subsidiary of Swedish Match AB, manufactures and markets handcrafted cigars for the premium market. Passionate about delivering cigars of the finest quality, General Cigar produces Macanudo®, Partagas®, Cohiba®, Punch®, Excalibur®, Hoyo de Monterrey®, La Gloria Cubana® and several other industry-leading brands, which are sold through tobacconists nationwide. In addition, the company grows its own proprietary Connecticut Shade wrapper tobacco, as well as natural and candela wrapper in the Dominican Republic. General Cigar also operates Club Macanudo®, a cigar bar in New York City. For more information, please visit www.cigarworld.com.
About Havana Honeys
Havana Honeys, based in Las Vegas, is the leading innovator in flavored premium cigars. The company, founded by Joe Gold, blends, hand-rolls and flavors its cigars in the Dominican Republic, employing the most skilled professionals at every step of production. The Havana Honeys store holds a prime position in Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport which yearly sees 40 million Vegas visitors as they fly in and out of the world’s gaming capital. This exposure has led to explosive growth for the company. Its products are available at Rite Aid, CVS and fine tobacconists nationwide.
® Havana Honeys, Helix Remix, Macanudo, Partagas, Cohiba, Excalibur, Hoyo de Monterrey and Club Macanudo are registered trademarks of General Cigar Co. Inc and/or affiliated companies.
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