ACE Prime Cigars has announced an exclusive distribution partnership with French distributor Albana Tobacco, which is connected to several stores across the country.
Charles Spriet, owner of Albana Tobacco, is also the current owner of A La Civette du Palace Royal. Opened in 1716 and located across from the Louvre and the Palais-Royal, La Civette Du Palace Royal is one of the best known in France and one of the oldest cigar stores in the world.
Charles Spriet and Luciano Meirelles (owner and co-founder, ACE Prime) recently met in Paris to finalize the partnerhsip. Charles is well known as a tastemaker. He only includes exclusive brands and ensures new cigars are rigorously tested for taste profiles and quality control by A La Civette and the Albana Tobacco team.
ACE Prime has also hired Guillaume Cocagnac, a local Parisian representative, to support to the ongoing development of ACE Prime’s European market expansion. ACE Prime had scheduled a Launch Party in Paris last December. Unfortunately, due to the recent advancements in restrictions for COVID-19 in France, this has been postponed to Summer of 2021. However, many ACE Prime brands will be available in stores in France starting in April Including:
• Luciano – The Dreamer
• Pichardo Cigars
• The MXS Signature Series Cigars.
“We put our soul into everything we produce, and it’s humbling to see the growth and acceptance of these cigars. As 2020 comes to a close, we are truly excited for our growth in the European market as we continue to share our cigars with the world.” Luciano Meirelles, Master Blender and Co-owner of ACE Prime Cigars and Tabacalera Pichardo