GRANADA, NICARAGUA – November 1, 2016 – Granada based Mombacho Cigars S.A. (Mombacho) announced today that Robert Rasmussen has joined the company as Brand Manager, effective November 1.
The annual festivity was dedicated to Mombacho Cigars’ global network; cigar tastings, sightseeing tours, private
dinners, and parties among international retailers, brokers, distributors, customers, tobacco industry personalities, cigar connoisseurs, media, family and great friends in honor of their continuous support of Mombacho Cigars.
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.
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.
Mombacho Cigars S.A. has given new details about its latest installment of the annual Cosecha series. This will be the third in the series: Mombacho Cosecha 2014. The series started in 2017 with the Mombacho Cosecha 2012. That cigar scored a hefty 94 points in our review and made #5 on our top 25 list. Mombacho Cosecha cigars are a Nicaraguan puro, and true vintage, meaning they have been aging after being rolled.
GRANADA, NICARAGUA - (8 MAY 2017) - Mombacho Cigars S.A. announced today that Patina Cigars have been shipped to the US and will reach retailers later in the coming weeks.
Mombacho Cigars revealed new packaging design for their Liga Maestro line at the IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas earlier this month. The new boxes have a matte black finish with gold embossed Mombacho logo and are already shipping to retailers. The Tierra Volcán line will also be available in a similar box concept later this year.
"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)
Favilli S.A., the company behind Mombacho Cigars, has announced new packaging for its Diplomático Rum Cigars. They will new be available in 10 count bundles in addition to the original boxes. The brand is a collaboration that was released in 2019 with the rum brand Ron Diplomático.
