Quality Importers Trading Co. (parent company of Xikar) and Jacob & Co. have collaborated on a new cutter: the XIKAR Xi Dueling Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearl. This is the first in a series of ultra-exclusive, ultra-luxury bespoke cigar accessories and retails for $150,000.
Quality Importers Trading Co. is adding 3 new colors, for a total of 5, to their 5-Count Cigar Caddy travel cases. The new 5 count cigar caddy colors will be shown off at the TPE tradeshow held in Las Vegas, NV on February 22nd-24th. The company is also celebrating their 23rd Anniversary.
Quality Importers is now shipping the Palió Vesuvio, a new triple-jet lighter is now shipping. Palió Vesuvio joins their other value-priced torch lighters Treo and the Torcia. Vesuvio is unique in its contoured body and wide trigger. It has an Apex triple-jet flame which is angled to meet at a point allowing for precision and power.
Palió Basta Palió has been around since 1998. With the rise of large ring gauge cigars reaching up into the...
Quality Importers Trading Company (QI) has announced the Limited-Edition Flying Tiger Xi1, the first retailer exclusive for the newly created Qualified Program. The Limited-Edition Flying Tiger Xi1 will be showcased during the TPE tradeshow held in Las Vegas, NV on February 22nd-24th.
The Quality Importers HygroSet II Digital Hygrometer is a mainstay in many humidors around the world. This prolific hygrometer has been around forever and hasn't really changed over the years. It doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but does it prove its value in reliability? We'll dig deeper and find out.
Quality Importers Trading Company has announced the Global NFT Gallery Collection, a series of accessories that are based upon unique NFT artwork from around the globe. The first two lines in this new series are the “Havana Beauties” and “Calavera” which will ship nationwide this week.
Quality Importers Trading Co. has announced the Palió Siena Oversized Single-jet lighter for the PCA trade show 2021. The Palió Siena is the latest in the companies line of value-priced torch lighters. It has an oversized single-jet flame that provides plenty flame for larger ring gauge cigars and still providing precision lighting for smaller cigars and touch-ups. Its ergonomically contoured body is paired with a wide trigger for comfort and control.
Quality Importers Trading Company announced the acquisition of XIKAR Inc. This will create the largest premium cigar accessory supplier in the United States, if not the world. Scott Almsberger and Kurt Van Keppel will continue to run operations for XIKAR as minority partners in the new enterprise. They will also assume Executive Vice President roles respectively. Scott and Kurt will both report directly to Michael Cellucci who will continue as President and Chief Operating Officer. Mike Giordano remains as Chief Executive Officer
Quality Importers Trading Co launched a new cutter at the PCA trade show earlier this month. The Xikar Revolution is a new kind of rotary action cigar cutter that features synchronized stainless steel blades and power-assisted cutting action.