Favilli cigars announced today that it is ending operations in the cigar industry. The company was formerly known as Mombacho Cigars when it hit purchased the Favilli Mansion in Granada, Nicaragua and hit the cigar scene in the US in 2014. The company saw the resignation of their president and master blender, Claudio Sgroi, in 2021 and has had trouble recovering in the market ever since.
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Mombacho Cigars S.A. has announced a new German exclusive cigar, Botucal by Mombacho. This cigar is a collaboration with Diplomático Rum. This cigar uses the same branding as the Mombacho Diplomático line, and will come in three sizes: Toro 6”x52, Robusto 5”x50, and Petite Corona 4.5”x44. The cigars and boxes will also feature the Botucal name and logo come in 20 count cedar boxes.
Mombacho Cigars S.A. has brought on Indiana Ortez as General Manager to handle the company’s Nicaraguan operations. As the company comes into its 15th year, Indiana brings years of tobacco knowledge and a fresh energy to Mombacho’s production team. Indiana is of course the daughter of Omar Ortez, patriarch of one of Nicaragua's oldest tobacco families.
Claudio Sgroi has been the Master Blender of Mombacho Cigars for ten years. He had been president of the company since 2016 until earlier this year where he stepped down from that role and was replaced by Cam Heaps but had retained the role of Master Blender. Now, as of April 1, he will no longer have an active role in the company. The company has not announced a replacement.
Mombacho Cigars S.A. has hired Jared Ingrisano as its New Director of Global Sales. Ingrisano has seven years of industry experience ranging from Territory Manager to Brand Entrepreneur, with a strong foundation in both U.S. and International cigar markets, as well as tobacco and experiential-based business in Cuba and across the globe.
Mombacho Cigars announced today that one of their founders, Cam Heaps, will take over the company's role of President. Heaps takes over for Claudio Sgroi, who is remaining on as Master Blender and Partner.
Mombacho Cigars S.A. announced today, the shipment of their annual Cosecha release, with this year's being named the Mombacho Cosecha 2015. This years blend contains only tobacco from the year 2015 as the name suggests. The word cosecha translates to harvest. The blend is a Nicaraguan puro and will be available to buy July 1st.
Spain marks the 15th country to receive distribution from Mombacho Cigars S.A. This new distribution comes through La Casa Del Tabaco SLU and begins January 2020. The new partnership begins with the company's Tierra Volcan and Liga Maestro brands, which they have already received.
After teasing their collaboration with Diplomático Rum at IPCPR 2019, Mombacho Cigars S.A. has officially announced the project is shipping given more details about Diplomático By Mombacho Cigars S.A.
"Overall, this was a decent medium bodied cigar. Not much action was going on with a myriad of flavors, however what it did offer was a smooth and luxurious flavor profile filled with leather, well balanced black pepper, and dark chocolate creaminess. Well balanced and silky smooth, this is an easy recommendation and addition to your humidor. " -John A. (Bostoneo)