Davidoff enlisted the talents of Danish artist, Hanne Enemark, to collaborate on its latest humidor design. This partnership reflects the ambition of Davidoff to achieve the highest levels of craftsmanship and innovation, which are imperative to craft a unique humidor. This Masterpiece “Elements” breaks many of the norms of humidor design with sleek architecture and solid construction. Davidoff wanted to find an artist able to complement the impactful and unique humidor design without overpowering it. Enter Hanne Enemark, who rose to the task with her artistry. "It is a wonderful achievement to see how her creativity and hard work will highlight our craftsmanship,” said Edward Simon, Head of Global Marketing & Innovation at Oettinger Davidoff AG.
Drew Estate have shipped Undercrown Dojo Dogma to Drew Diplomat Retailers across the United States. The Undercrown Dojo Dogma is a tweaked blend of the original Undercrown Maduro Corona Viva, with a Mexican San Andres wrapper, Connecticut Stalk Cut Habano Binder, and Nicaraguan and Brazilian Mata Fina fillers. The “Dogma” was originally released as a special cigar to celebrate the anniversary of the Cigar Dojo social media community in 2014.
Villiger Cigars announced today that the new Flor de Ynclan Lancero Especial and La Vencedora Gordo have shipped to Villiger retailers. These new extensions were limited production, with only 500 (25-count) boxes produced of each.
Plasencia Cigars announced today a deal with Scandinavian Tobacco Group Canada STG Canada to distribute its products to Canada. The deal goes into effect August 27th.
Rocky Patel Premium Cigars (RPPC) began shipping the new Tavicusa brand that was introduced at the recent IPCPR trade show. Tavicusa is the name of Rocky’s Estelí, Nicaragua-based cigar factory, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
The line extensions for Drew Estate Liga Privada 9 and T52 that were announced at the 2018 IPCPR trade show have now shipped to Drew Diplomat Retailers. The Corona Viva, Short Panatela, and Petit corona will become core sizes of the No. 9 and T52 facings, featuring the Liga Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf (No. 9) and Stalk Cut Habano (T52) wrapper, over plantation grown Brazilian Mata Fina binders, and Nicaraguan and Honduran fillers. Each of the three new sizes will be presented in 24-count boxes.
Camacho have announced the release of the original Diploma in the 11/18 figurado format. Made with hand-selected high priming Original Corojo tobaccos, the Camacho Diploma blend has been re-introduced to the marketplace for smokers who want a unique, intense and flavorful cigar.
Sam Morales, Director of Marketing of Drew Estate, has resigned. Morales started with the company in 2013 as a consultant then hired on as a Customer Loyalty and Advertising Analyst. Sam was promoted to Lifestyle Marketing Manager in 2014 and Director of Marketing in 2016. Sam was instrumental in developing the Drew Diplomat Program, as well as the company’s renowned Barn Smoker, Cigar Safari, and Subculture Studios programs.
Camacho, a popular brand of bold cigars, will be launching a Bourbon vs. Rum Throwdown. Having first released the Camacho American Barrel-Aged, using the Original Corojo tobacco aged in Kentucky Bourbon barrels, followed by the Camacho Nicaraguan Barrel-Aged, using Esteli-grown Corojo aged in some of the world’s oldest Nicaraguan Rum barrels. Camacho will now challenge their fans to pick a side: Bourbon vs. Rum.
Cubariqueño Cigar Co. announced a line extension to their Protocol Themis cigar, a Corona Gorda. This new size will be a Famous Smoke Shop exclusive. Like all other Cubariqueño cigars, they re being rolled at La Zona in Esteli, Nicaragua. The vitola is 5 5/8 x 46 and comes in boxes of 10. The blend remains the same as the previous Themis releases using an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and fillers.