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·July 6, 2018

Cigar News: Altadis Introduces Aging Room Core Series

The award-winning lineup of Aging Room cigars (Altadis U.S.A.) will get some welcome additions at the 2018 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas. Among these new cigars will be the Aging Room by Rafael Nodal Core Series. This cigar collection is an expression of artistry from Aging Room founder Rafael Nodal. Aging Room cigars are intended to show a commitment to small batch production, and use fine aged tobaccos.

Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Henry Clay War Hawk Rebellious Ltd. Ed.

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·June 25, 2020

Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Henry Clay War Hawk Rebellious Ltd. Ed.

Altadis U.S.A. has announced a limited edition version of its successful 2019 Henry Clay War Hawk line: Rebellious.

Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Romeo y Julieta Eternal

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·December 14, 2020

Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Romeo y Julieta Eternal

Altadis U.S.A. is celebrating Romeo y Julieta's 145 years of cigars by releasing a new limited-edition cigar: Romeo y Julieta Eternal. The blend is made by the Plasencia family in collaboration with Rafael Nodal, Head of Product Development at Tabacalera USA.

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·August 5, 2020

Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Brings Back Oliveros Gran Retorno

Altadis U.S.A. is bringing back a line from Aging Room, Oliveros Gran Retorno. Oliveros Gran Retorno is a small batch production that undergoes a unique aging process. The blend uses extra aged tobacco that has been aging in traditional bales for 24 months, then they rested in “reposado” in the factory Cedar Room for six months, and then the cigars themselves have been aged for at least 33 months after rolling.

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·August 10, 2018

Cigar News: H. Upmann to Ship Grupo de Maestros CT Next Month

Altadis U.S.A. will be shipping the new H. Upmann Connecticut by Grupo de Maestros starting next month, to selected retailers. It is being released in conjunction with the 175th anniversary of the H. Upmann brand. The H. Upmann Connecticut by Grupo de Maestros was envisioned and blended by Rafael Nodal as a unique and bold Connecticut cigar.

Cigar News: Altadis Taking Over Aging Room Distribution

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·May 15, 2017

Cigar News: Altadis Taking Over Aging Room Distribution

In a "strategic alliance agreement," Altadis U.S.A. will begin distributing the products from Boutique Blends Cigars, a company owned by Rafael Nodal, his wife, Alina, and partner Hank Bischoff—and Nodal has accepted a position with Altadis as well. Starting June 5, all orders for brands such as Aging Room, La Bohéme, Oliveros and other cigars by Boutique Blends will be taken and fulfilled through Altadis and its sales team.

Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Onyx Bold Nicaragua

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·July 10, 2020

Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Onyx Bold Nicaragua

Altadis U.S.A. has announced a new version of their Onyx line, Onyx Bold Nicaragua. The original Onyx Reserve line was launched in 2001 and gained fame quickly with a high score in Cigar Aficionado. This new version is designed to be bolder, and is described as medium-to-full-bodied.

Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 2

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·October 14, 2020

Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 2

Altadis U.S.A. released the Trinidad Espiritu in July of 2019. Now, over a year later, they are releasing a followup cigar in a new blend, Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 2. The original Espiritu actually had Series No. 1 on the band, but that kind of went under the radar. The original scored a 91 in our blind test.

Cigar News: Boutique Blends Announces La Bohéme

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·July 15, 2014

Cigar News: Boutique Blends Announces La Bohéme

There's a new production of Puccini's famous La Bohéme, but it won't be playing in any opera house—it will be found in tobacconists. Boutique Blends president Rafael Nodal, has named his newest cigar brand in honor of his favorite opera.