(Miami, Florida) March 17, 2015 -- Roberto P. Duran Premium Cigars & Azan Tobacco Group proudly announces its partnership with Eric Piras. Roberto Pelayo Duran continues to make aggressive moves to further expand Roberto P. Duran Premium Cigars.

September 11, 2014

GENERAL CIGAR ACQUIRES TORAÑO BRANDS

Richmond, VA -- General Cigar Company today announced the acquisition of the Toraño Family Cigar Company brands. This acquisition will strengthen General Cigar’s market position and enhance the company’s product mix to deliver greater value and innovation to its retail customers and consumers. It will also allow General Cigar to further expand its exceptional portfolio of leading brands by offering opportunities within the company’s international footprint, while presenting significant growth potential in the domestic market.

Strengthening relationships between retailers and their customers

(New Jersey, March 23, 2015) Starting in April of 2015, Tobacconist University (TU) will hand off their consumer certification program to Certified Retail Tobacconists (CRT). The University updated this program, allowing certified retailers the exclusive right to administer final exams to consumers who want to become certified. TU anticipates that these changes will elevate credibility throughout the luxury tobacco industry and strengthen retailer/consumer bonds.

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 23, 2014

Cigar Weekly announces the launch today of a new and improved online magazine devoted to cigars and the cigar lifestyle for regular people at www.cigarweekly.com.

The redesigned magazine promises to be a premium destination for 'lovers of the leaf', and will include regular features focusing on cigars, pipes and tobacco. But these are just one part of the cigar lifestyle. And so we'll also offer articles on preparing delicious food from all over America and the world, on travel to cigar hotspots around the world, on beverages (particularly fine Scotch whiskies, but not limited to them), as well as the latest in cigar news and 'down-to-earth', unique reviews of individual cigars done by regular guys.

Smooth Draws, Everyone!

(March 17, 2015) Smooth draws? That's the expected greeting to all listeners calling The Cigar Guys Radio Show, a new cigar lifestyle talk show that will air its first broadcast on Atlanta's AM 920 The Answer on March 22 from 11 AM – 1 PM (ET). Smooth draws signifies the ease in which a cigar yields a mouthful of flavorful smoke. That's how the Cigar Guys envision their show - smooth and enjoyable!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nomad Cigar Co. Adds a “Belicoso” To The Connecticut Fuerte Collection

Tamboril, Dominican Republic (July 8, 2014) – Nomad Cigar Company is pleased to announce the release of a Belicoso sized cigar to its popular Connecticut Fuerte collection.

VIVA REPUBLICA TO RELEASE LIMITED EDITION CULEBRA

MIAMI, FL – Viva Republica™ is pleased to announce the release of its Limited Edition Culebra. The company has produced one thousand (1,000) coffins, each containing a traditional three-piece culebra. The Culebra is comprised of three unique blends, featuring that of the company's Rapture, Rapture Maduro and Guerrilla Warfare brands.

(Miami, Florida) July 11, 2014— A.J. Fernandez Cigars, known for producing consistently highly rated and sought after cigars is proud to unveil “New World” at the 2014 IPCPR in Las Vegas. New World will be showcased as a value brand featuring the same quality, consistency, and workmanship that is expected from A.J. Fernandez.  The New World Cigar brand is the first blend in where A.J. Fernandez and father Ismael Fernandez come together

THE PERFECT SMOKE CIGAR LOUNGE UNVEILS AJ FERNANDEZ CIGAR LOUNGE

(Miami, Florida) February 3, 2015— A.J. Fernandez Cigars, recognized for creating some of the most acclaimed cigars in the industry, proudly announces the unveiling of the AJ Fernandez Lounge at The Perfect Smoke Cigar Lounge, located at 213 South Lee Street, Salisbury, NC 28144.

(Miami, FL) July 8, 2014—Toraño Family Cigar Co., respected in the cigar-making industry for nearly 100 years, proudly announces that Charlie Toraño, for the first time, will unveil a cigar under his own name: Charlie Toraño Captiva.

ROBERTO P. DURAN PREMIUM CIGARS EXPANDS ITS SALES FORCE WITH THE ADDITION OF REGIONAL MANAGERS CAROLEE MARTIN AND STROM FARBARIK

(Miami, Florida) March 4, 2015— Roberto P. Duran Premium Cigars proudly announces the expansion of its sales force to include industry veterans Strom Farbarik and Carolee Martin. Roberto Pelayo Duran has aggressively bolstered his sales team, as this news comes only months after the additions of National Sales Manager Miguel Schoedel, Jack Torano, and Frank Cuden.

Untamed, by La Aurora to be showcased at IPCPR 2014

(Santiago, DR) July 1, 2014 - La Aurora Cigars is proud to announce the release of their latest creation, Untamed by La Aurora. Using tobacco selected specifically for this project, La Aurora aims to please even the most demanding consumer with this unique blend. Led by master blender, Manuel Inoa, the team at La Aurora has been able to attack this ambitious project head on and are eager to release the beast in Las Vegas.

VIVA REPUBLICA ANNOUNCES LIMITED-EDITION CIGAR:
JAILBREAK

For Immediate Release:
February 4, 2015

Miami, Florida - Viva Republica, a premium handmade cigar manufacturer, is ready to launch a limited edition, one-of-a-kind blend named Jailbreak. Jailbreak is the latest in unique and innovative lines put forth by Jason Holly, President of Viva Republica.

Jason Holly said, "Jailbreak is a new concept in where a Lancero is buried inside of a 6 X 58 cigar trying to escape. I decided to create this unique cigar in dedication to my stepfather who recently retired as a Superintendent of the Dallas State Correctional Institution."

On the heels of debuting new look; the company welcomes Hfbarcelona to the MCC family

(Miami, Florida) June 30, 2014— Miami Cigar & Company proudly announces that they have reached an agreement to become the official exclusive distributor of Hfbarcelona in the United States.

"UNTAMED" BY LA AURORA, BEST 2014 DOMINICAN CIGAR OF THE YEAR AWARD
BY THE DOMINICAN CIGAR REVIEW

(Miami, Florida) January 28, 2015 - The Dominican Cigar Review, noted as the most important cigar magazine in the Dominican Republic, has just made public its choice of "Untamed" by La Aurora as Cigar of the Year for 2014. La Aurora "Untamed" was unveiled last July in the IPCPR Show, in Las Vegas.

(Miami, Florida) June 30, 2014— Roberto P. Duran Premium Cigars, after a successful 2013 launch with the Azan Line of cigars is ready to come into the 2014 IPCPR with a new super-premium blend: The Roberto P. Duran Cigar Brand.

MIAMI CIGAR & CO. CELEBRATES A MILESTONE 25 YEARS IN BUSINESS BY "PAYING IT FORWARD"

(Miami, Florida) January 20, 2015— On the heels of coming out with their new image, Miami Cigar & Company closed out an amazing 2014. The company celebrated the end of their milestone 25 years in business with an exclusive Holiday Toy Drive. The function served as the company's last soiree. It also marked a successful year which boasted a rebrand of the Nestor Miranda Collection.

(Miami, Florida) June 19, 2014— M.G.M. Cigars proudly announces the return of the Buena Vista Cigar brand of premium cigars to the United States. In 2011 Buena Vista Cigars made a brief appearance in the U.S. scene with tons of internet buzz and rave reviews from cigar media. M.G.M. Cigars has now brought back to the U.S.  public the “Worlds fines Cuban seed cigar”-Buena Vista Cigars.

(Miami, Florida) June 10, 2014— A.J. Fernandez Cigars, known for producing some of the finest cigars in the industry is proud to announce Robbie Streitz as their new Nation Sales Manager. Robbie will manage the sales force from A.J. Fernandez headquarters located in Sunrise, Florida.