Nashua, NH, July 3, 2017– “What this country needs is a really good five-cent cigar.” Thomas Marshall

The days of the five-cent cigar may be long gone, but the latest announcement from United Cigar Group regarding their
famed Dos Hombre brand keeps with the spirit of that iconic quote in today’s financial environment. The company is
bringing back what they call “a great five-dollar cigar” and is helping retailers with their state’s tobacco tax burden at the
same time. 

Dos Hombre Cabinet cigars come in boxes of 20, retailing between $5.00-$5.89. United Cigar Group is offering the Dos
Hombre Cabinet Dominican and Honduran lines the 2017 IPCPR Show in Las Vegas, NV. At the show, these brands will
have a very retailer-friendly offer attached. United Cigar Group will offer each retailer bonus goods in quantities that
correspond to their state’s tobacco tax percentage, essentially “giving back” the tax to the retailer. United Cigar Group
crafted this promotion with the goal of setting a precedent by once again finding a way to support brick & mortar retail
cigar shops. 

“We cannot stand idle as multiple states are being individually taxed heavier than others.” Stated
Oliver Nivaud, Director of Sales for United Cigars. “We want to ‘level the playing field’ for retailers to
compete against other states and online tobacco giants.” 

Dos Hombre Cabinet Dominican and Honduran are available in six vitolas each and the cigars offered in compensation of the state tobacco tax will be distributed with every order of ten box increments. For example, retailers in states that
have a 60% tobacco tax will receive 120 cigars with every 10 boxes that are ordered. 

United Cigar Group works with top cigar manufacturers throughout the world in order to create unique cigars, built
exclusively for the premium cigar retailer. The brands of United Cigar Group are all Exclusive Cigar Products that were
in demand but unavailable… so they were created.

If you would like more information about United Cigar Group, please contact Oliver Nivaud at 603-404-0016 or email at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.UnitedCigarGroup.com

IPCPR thanks Fratello Cigars for their generous sponsorship of the 2017 FDA Compliance Update Seminar at the 85th Annual Convention and International Trade Show in Las Vegas. The seminar takes place on Monday, July 10, 2017 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM in the Westgate Paradise Event Center.

The FDA Compliance Update Seminar will be moderated by current IPCPR president, Craig Cass of Tinder Box in Charlotte, North Carolina. Subject matter experts on Mr. Cass' panel include:

• Thomas Briant, Executive Director - National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO),
• David B. Clissold, Director - Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, PC, and,
• Daniel Trope, Director of Federal Affairs - IPCPR.

Make plans now to attend this dynamic, informative seminar, and be sure to visit Fratello Cigars at booth #2350 to thank them for their sponsorship and to pick up a free gift.

(Miami, Florida) June 16, 2017— Villiger Cigars proudly announces that the Villiger - La Flor De Ynclan will be presented at the 2017 IPCPR in Las Vegas this coming July 2017. The creation of every cigar carries a story, and this is no different. The La Flor De Ynclan is a special cigar, diligently crafted by Heinrich Villiger and master blender Jose Matias Maragoto of ABAM Cigar Factory in the Dominican Republic.

Heinrich Villiger, chairman of the board of Villiger Soehne AG, came across a young ambitious Cuban native 22 years ago in the Dominican Republic. That Cuban, Jose Matias Maragoto was an unknown cigar maker, who was beginning a new life in a new country. Fast forward two decades, the once untested Matias Maragoto is the overseer of all Villiger made product made in the DR. The Flor de Ynclan cigar, is the fruition of a bond between two different men from different backgrounds, over the love of tobacco.

Villiger Cigars produced a small batch of La Flor De Ynclan over a decade ago. Unsatisfied with the final result; the decision was made to cease production. The tobacco was set aside and aged, while Matias meticulously tweaked the amount of the Indonesian, Dominican, and Nicaraguan tobacco within its Ecuadorian wrapper. Present day, the La Flor De Ynclan is what both imagined it could be.

Heinrich Villiger stated: “The La Flor De Ynclan cigar has been an ongoing labor of love for us. We feel that there is a difference between a good and great cigar, Matias Maragoto and I hope you feel the same.”

The La Flor De Ynclan is a cigar that presents a distinct full-flavor experience, due to the extended aging of the tobacco. Choice Nicaraguan and Dominican filler tobacco, along with a true Indonesian binder, wrapped in a beautiful Ecuadorian wrapper make the La Flor De Ynclan a cigar that has been worth the wait.

The Villiger – La Flor De Ynclan is expressed in three sizes and comes in 25 count boxes.

Robusto 5X50         $11.00

Torpedo 5X52         $12.00

Churchill 7X48        $12.00

ABOUT VILLIGER SONS LIMITED AND VILLIGER NORTH AMERICA:
Villiger Sons Limited was established in 1888 by Jean Villiger in the small town of Pfeffikon, Switzerland, where Villiger remains headquartered to this day. The company manufactures and sells more than 1.5 billion cigars annually, world-wide. Today, under the leadership of Heinrich Villiger, the company prides itself in its commitment to quality, in all their products made in many countries around the globe.

Villiger North America was established to service the premium cigar enthusiast primarily in the United States. With production from some of the most respected manufacturers in Dominican Republic, Central America and elsewhere, it is the goal of the company, to introduce the finest smoking experience a premium handmade cigar has to offer. Today, and in the future, one can rest assured that when they choose a Villiger cigar, the quality of the leaf, the manufacturing, and even the packaging will be second to none.

Follow the NEW Villager Cigars North America on social @VilligerCigarsNorthAmerica #TheOriginalClassic

Springfield, VA (June 16, 2017) – Omar de Frias is proud to announce Fratello Navetta debut at the IPCPR 2017. Translated shuttle in Italian, Fratello Navetta is a dream project de Frias envisioned while at NASA.

“Blending Fratello Naveta was special as I wanted to translate the ultimate celebration our men and women of the space program felt after a successful mission”. “After being part of over 21 missions nothing beats the feeling of getting our astronauts home safe to their families” said de Frias.

“Colleagues of mine would get together and smoke a very special cigar to commemorate the occasion. This very special blend carries the ultimate feeling of innovation, duty, honor and success” said de Frias.

Blended with an Ecuador oscuro wrapper the blend will be featured in 4 vitolas.

• Robusto Discovery (5 x 50) 10.50

• Toro Endeavor (6 ¼ x 54) 11.25

• Gordo Enterprise (6 x 60) 12.00

• The Boxer Atlantis (6 ¼ x 52) 12.50

Fratello Navetta will be manufactured at Joya de Nicaragua and will be available for shipment in September. Omar de Frias worked at NASA for 12 years prior to leaving to focus full time on Fratello.

Debonaire House announced today the release of Daybreak, the third addition of the Debonaire Ultra Premium Cigars lineup. Debonaire Daybreak and the lines new packaging will be displayed in Drew Estate’s booth (Booth #2608) at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow held July 11 – 14, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Wrapped in Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade, the Daybreak offers a full flavor version of a Connecticut wrapped cigar and comes into market at a more introductory price. While enjoying Daybreak, smokers can expect crisp notes of spice and earthiness from the Nicaraguan fillers, a nutty and sweet richness from the Dominican tobacco in the binder and filler, and a smooth finish from the Connecticut wrapper.

In addition, Debonaire House announced today their packaging updates to the entire Debonaire Ultra Premium Cigar line, including the Habano, Maduro, and the Daybreak offerings. 

Daybreak vitolas include:

• Debonaire Daybreak Corona (6x46) – 20ct box w/ an MSRP of $11.53 per cigar
• Debonaire Daybreak Belicoso (6x54) – 20ct box w/ an MSRP of $13.25 per cigar
• Debonaire Daybreak First Degree (4x44) – 20ct box w/ an MSRP of $6.00 per cigar
• Debonaire Daybreak Robusto (5x50) – 20ct box w/ an MSRP of $12.46 per cigar
• Debonaire Daybreak Sagita-Petite Lancero (5.5x38) – 20ct box w/ an MSRP of $8.74 per cigar
• Debonaire Daybreak Toro (6x50) – 20ct box w/ an MSRP of $13.00 per cigar

Phillip S. Zanghi III, owner of Debonaire House, stated while in the factory: “I have always wanted to officially produce one of our ultra premium cigars with a higher quality Connecticut wrapper; not just for the sake of producing a Connecticut, but for the sake of having a lighter wrapper option that is very present in the body and flavor expected from a Debonaire Ultra Premium Cigar. Daybreak is the product of those desires and is the beautiful third-addition to the Debonaire Ultra Premium Cigars lineup. Daybreak allows more smokers to connect our product line and invites more people to find their place within the Debonaire Ideal.” Phillip continues: “the box upgrades for Debonaire Ultra Premium Cigars are an exciting addition to this ultra premium line, too! We felt that the cigars warranted a fresh, upgraded idea of packaging; one that is friendlier for the retailer’s shelves and better fits the Debonaire Ideal by design: the constant pursuit of bettering overall.”

Fans of Debonaire Ultra Premium Cigars and Indian Motorcycle Cigars are encouraged to download Drew Diplomat the official mobile application of Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars which is now available in the App Store for iPhone®, and iPod Touch® and on Google Play™ for Android™. For more information head to http://drewdiplomat.com

June 26, 2017 (Miami, FL) —Crux Cigars has announced the 2017 Limitada PB5 third release. The company will increase the production for 2017 of this highly rated cigar from 750 to 1,000 10-count boxes made available for order with the beginning of the IPCPR Show in Las Vegas, July 10-14.

Each of the first two productions of the PB5 sold out quickly while earning high praise from many, including the 2016 NUMBER 2 CIGAR OF THE YEAR honor from Halfwheel. The Limitada PB5 features a 10 year aged Nicaraguan Engañoso wrapper leaf.

Crux Cigars had secured a limited supply of the Engañoso wrapper in 2012, two years before the company debuted at the 2014 IPCPR show. The tobacco had already been aging 7 years when acquired and was available in limited supply.

“We are humbled by the response we have received for the PB5, and will continue to develop unique limited release blends as part of our overall effort of building premium cigars,” said Crux Cigars owner Jeff Haugen.

Like the previous releases, the Limitada PB5 2017 is 5.75 x 54 with a Cuban box-pressed finish. Available in 10-count boxes that will carry the retail price of $119.90.

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Island Lifestyle Importers will begin shipping the new Tommy Bahama “Cigar Club” series of accessories to select tobacconists across the United States beginning next week.  The official launch of the Cigar Club series will be at the 2017 International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Convention.

The “Cigar Club” series of accessories includes a desk top humidor, folding ashtray, table top plunge cutter, crystal ashtray, table-top quad torch lighter, dual torch pocket lighter, cigar cutter and the 610 travel cigar case.

Additionally, there will be two new Tommy Bahama cigar accessory line extensions showcased at this year’s convention, the Golf Series and the Regatta Collection.  Information will be released in the coming weeks on these two new and exciting series.

In addition to launching the large variety of new Tommy Bahama cigar accessories, Island Lifestyle Aged Reserve cigars will be expanding to four sizes with their Connecticut, Sun Grown and Maduro blends for national distribution.  Sizes will include Robusto, Toro, Churchill and Gordo.

Island Lifestyle Importers is the exclusive designer and manufacturers of Tommy Bahama Luxury Cigar Accessories & Island Lifestyle Cigars.  They were the recipient the 2016 IPCPR “Best in Show – New Exhibitor” award at last year’s convention.  They can be visited at Booth 531 at this year’s IPCPR.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Frailing at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (941) 378-3200

Island Lifestyle Importers is proud to premier the new Tommy Bahama® “Regatta Collection” of accessories at the 2017 International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Convention in Las Vegas. 

The “Regatta Collection” is the newest theme of cigar accessories from Tommy Bahama®.  Drawing inspiration from the classic nautical colors of the sailing world, these accessories possess a sense of ageless style and design.  They are the perfect complement to a Tommy Bahama® lifestyle filled with adventure, accomplishment and fun.

The “Regatta Collection” consists of a tabletop quad-torch cigar lighter ($99.95), pocket dual-torch cigar lighter ($85.00), cigar cutter ($75.00) and leather cigar carry case ($68.00) in four colors - nautical blue, red, orange, and yellow.  The bodies of the lighters and cutters feature the exclusive Accu-Body-Cast-Design and are made to showcase the bright colors of the nautical racing world.  These colorful bodies feature Tommy Bahama® racing stripes along with an embossing that mimics the sailcloth material used in sails.

Completing the Collection is the two-tone telescopic leather case with contrast stitching and the Tommy Bahama® Marlin & Signature prominently stamped into the leather.  Perfect for the cigar enthusiast who loves adventure and travel as it will safely and easily accommodate two 60+ ring gauge cigars.  It is colorful, relaxed and always appropriate.

Island Lifestyle Importers is the exclusive designer and manufacturers of Tommy Bahama Luxury Cigar Accessories & Island Lifestyle Cigars.  They were the recipient the 2016 IPCPR “Best in Show – New Exhibitor” award at last year’s convention.  They can be visited at Booth 531 at this year’s IPCPR. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Frailing or Rick Louis at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (941) 378-3200.

It started with Amazon Basin and the journey contines with CAO Fuma Em Corda, a new limited edition release made with the world’s most rare Brazilian tobacco.

A trilogy is in the making…

Known as the Indiana Jones of the cigar business, Ernest Gocaj traveled to Brazil in 2012. There, in the Amazon, he met natives who cultivated a rare variety of tobacco. The tobacco Ernest discovered was Brazilian Bragança tobacco, the foundation of CAO’s Amazon Basin.

Fast forward to 2015. Ernest returned to Brazil, this time to the Alagoas region in the center of the country. There he was witness to an ancestral fermentation method that produced tobacco with flavor like nothing else. In the Alagoas, the natives fermented Arapiraca tobacco in ropes and call the tobacco Fuma Em Corda. Ernest put the fermented tobacco in his mouth and chewed it to experience the aroma and flavor. He instantly knew he was on to something. To get his hands on as much of this tobacco as he could, Ernest told the farmers he would take all of that year’s harvest, right then and there.

The tobacco ropes were shipped to Honduras and CAO’s blending team took over. This is the story of CAO Fuma Em Corda.

With the tobacco delivered safely to Honduras, Ernest stepped out and Rick Rodriguez (blender/ambassador) stepped in. Together with the CAO blending team, Rick built the blend around the Brazilian Araparica tobacco. In a nod to Amazon Basin, Rick and the team included Brazilian Braganca in the blend for Fuma Em Corda. They added Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos, to bring a deeper dimension of spice to the salty, earthy flavor of the Brazilian leaves. A Cameroon binder was chosen to deliver a solid burn, and the blend was wrapped in a Honduran Colorado wrapper to deliver a cigar with notes of leather, roasted coffee and black pepper.

CAO Fuma Em Corda is a limited edition blend that will never be re-released. Just 3,000 boxes have been made for sale only at cigar shops, and by the time the cigars hit retail later this month, they will sell out in the blink of an eye. The cigars are made in Honduras, packed in rustic wooden boxes and only available in a 5 x 50 Robusto, selling, if you can get them, for $8.99 per cigar. Twenty-count boxes will sell for $179.80.

CAO Fuma Em Corda is also being released in limited quantity, in a 6 x 58 Toro. Selling only through Internet and catalog retailers, the Toro will retail for $10.49 per cigar, or $209.80 for a box of 20.

One final note: Ernest returned to Brazil for one last time. He scored his last batch of Amazonian rainforest tobacco, for another limited release. Stay tuned for more on the final installment of the CAO Brazilian tobacco trilogy.

Marking Five Years of Collaboration; Oliva Cranks Up the Heat with Inferno Expansion at Famous Smoke Shop

EASTON, PA – Famous Smoke Shop, the largest American-owned distributor of discounted premium cigars online, has announced the extension of their Inferno line with three new cigars. Made in collaboration with Nicaragua’s Tabacalera Oliva, these new premium cigars will be made in Oliva’s factory and are available exclusively at Famous Smoke Shop, in store and online.

The new additions include Melt, Scorch, and Singe, representing the fourth, fifth, and sixth additions to the Inferno cast. Oliva and Famous Smoke Shop have been collaborating on the Inferno brand since 2012 with the debut of the original blend; subsequent releases have included Inferno Flashpoint and 3rd Degree premium cigars.

These new lines run the gamut in vitolas, strength, and the types of tobaccos used: Melt is a true Nicaraguan puro, box-pressed in a sun grown Broadleaf wrapper, Habano binder, and ligero filler. This premium is geared toward the connoisseur’s palate; full-bodied, full flavored, and complex with notes of cocoa, leather, earth and spice.

Scorch brings a mellow and complex profile to the table with a medium-bodied blend of Nicaraguan Habano filler, a Cuban-seed Habano binder, and a decadent African Cameroon wrapper. “The Cameroon wrapper has a unique flavor that really complements the Nicaraguan filler in a way that’s almost too good to be true,” says Jim Charnley, Director of Purchasing and Merchandising at Famous Smoke Shop.

Singe, also a Nicaraguan puro, brings more full-bodied flavor to the smoker’s palate with a Sun Grown wrapper and a hearty, yet sweet profile. “One of my new favorites. Singe is a solid, full-flavored Nicaraguan puro, loaded with sweet, spicy and nutty flavors. Oliva’s outdone themselves once again with another great smoke at a great price,” says CigarAdvisor.com Executive Editor, Gary Korb.

Just in time for summer, Inferno has turned up the heat while Famous Smoke Shop has kept the prices low on these new premiums. Each cigar is available in Famous’ exclusive 20 count humidor jars, a cigar storage system introduced in 2016 – and known now for their ease of use, stylish look, and eco-friendliness. All of the new Inferno selections are also available as 5-packs and singles.

Inferno Melt
Churchill 7 x 50 ____________________________________ $8.75 SRP per cigar or $99.99 per jar
Robusto 5 x 50 _____________________________________ $7.95 SRP per cigar or $90.99 per jar
Torpedo 6 ½ x 52 ___________________________________ $8.25 SRP per cigar or $94.99 per jar
Inferno Scorch
Churchill 7 x 50 ____________________________________ $8.75 SRP per cigar or $99.99 per jar
Robusto 5 x 50_____________________________________ $7.95 SRP per cigar or $90.99 per jar
Toro  6 x 50 _______________________________________ $8.25 SRP per cigar or $94.99 per jar
Inferno Singe
Churchill 7 x 50 ___________________________________ $8.75 SRP per cigar or $99.99 per jar
Robusto 5 x 50 ____________________________________ $7.95 SRP per cigar or $90.99 per jar
Toro 6 x 50 _______________________________________ $8.25 SRP per cigar or $94.99 per jar

About Famous Smoke Shop
Famous Smoke Shop is the nation’s #1 discount retailer of premium cigars online, offering one of the largest selections of handmade cigars, machine-made cigars, cigar humidors and accessories. Famous offers the web’s lowest prices on a wide selection of cigar brands including Acid, Davidoff, Macanudo, Romeo y Julieta, Ashton, Padron, Oliva and Perdomo cigars, and many more. Famous offers their customers the best prices on all premium cigars as well as friendly and knowledgeable customer service.

Famous Smoke Shop
90 Mort Drive
Easton, PA 18040
800-564-2486

Dunbarton, NH – Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust^® will be showcasing its newest Todos Las Dias^® brand and blend of fine handmade cigars at this year’s 85^th Annual Convention of the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 10^th through July 14^th, 2017.

“Todos Las Dias is my personal Spanglish translation meaning “All the Days.” The workers at Joya de Nicaraguan often cringe at my casual butchering of their mother tongue, but in my opinion cigars are far more than a grammar lesson to abide, they are the physical manifestation of a feeling and of an experience. TLD embodies the classic bold flavors that represent the heart of their soil’s peppery tobaccos and the labor of their always working hands. For me, this spicy Nicaraguan puro reflects no pretentious airs or any of that “notes of pencil lead with a hint of fennel” nonsense. It is an honest, hardworking cigar intended to be smoked by men who know what it means to be a cigar smoker and never give a damn about what others think,” states the creator, Steve Saka.

He continues to add, “It is a supple, sungrown Cuban Seed capa which encapsulates its intricate tripa recipe of rich Jalapa and Esteliano tobaccos. From the first puff, there is no doubt of the origin of this cigar or that it is intended solely for the seasoned cigar smoker. What I love about this liga is that it builds; so many stronger blends start off super peppery and robust only to mellow out as you smoke them. Whereas the Todos Las Dias does just the opposite; it begins smooth and then escalates in strength and body, it almost lulls you into false sense of security. It is a much heavier liga than you will have realized until you go to stand up afterwards.”

Todos Las Dias will be offered to Select Purveyors and like all DTT’s cigars, it will be limited in its production. Initially it will be available in four formats: Half Churchill – 4.75 x 48, Robusto – 5.00 x 52, Toro – 6.00 x 52 and the Double Wide Belicoso – 4.75 x 60. Packed in 10 count boxes, the MSRP ranges from $10.45 to $12.45 per cigar.

The anticipated ship date to those Select Purveyors who order at this year’s tradeshow is August 2017.

About Steve Saka

Regarded as a cigar expert throughout the industry, he is credited as being an experienced cigar blender and maker, a prolific author regarding cigars and black tobaccos, a forefather within the online media segment and a dynamic tobacco industry executive. In 2000, he worked directly for Lew Rothman, the former owner of JR Cigar, as an executive consultant for four years and he subsequently served as the President, then CEO of Drew Estate from 2005 through 2013. In 2015, he established the family held Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust to craft and distribute traditional handmade puros. For more information, please visit: www.dunbartoncigars.com.

Late last week, the Trump Administration announced a planned reversal to key components of US-Cuba policy established under President Obama.  At President Trump’s direction, tighter restrictions will be applied to any activities or entities related to Cuba’s military-commercial conglomerate GAESA.  Additionally, the announcement reverses eased restrictions on travel to the island nation.

But how does this announcement affect changes made by the Obama Administration to Cuban cigars?  

In short - It doesn’t make any changes to existing policy.

Cuban cigars can still be brought into the US from travelers abroad for personal enjoyment and without any limit to quantity.  However, it remains US policy that Cuban cigars can not be imported for any retail purpose.

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Dunbarton, NH – Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust is currently taking pre-orders for the second liga in their very Limited Production Muestra de Saka series of cigars. The deadline for pre-orders is July 14^th, 2017.

“Muestra is the humble, common word for “sample” in Spanish, however it takes on much more important, sometimes reverential, meaning when used in a handmade cigar factory. A muestra is the vision of the ligador and torcedor realized, it is the promise of a new experience and possibly the key to financial success for the fabrica. Muestras are hoarded and coveted by not only their makers, but by the cigar smokers who seek to catch a glimpse into the cigarmaker’s soul within their smoke” states Founder and Master Ligador, Steve Saka

To which he adds, “Muestra de Saka is just that. A line of unique blends and vitolas made in extremely limited quantities that reflect the blending machinations of myself. To smoke a Muestra de Saka is to embark upon a journey with me in which I greatly welcome your companionship.”

He continues to share, “The Nacatamale is the second frontmark in the line. What made this cigar a unique blending challenge was I went "viejo granja" style with it. For over a century most cigars’ entire filler recipes were comprised of just one farm's tobacco and any complexity was introduced by extremely careful leaf processing, selection and positioning within the bunch. Whereas these days as we have hundreds of ingredients to work and blend with to create interesting and satisfying ligas. So, the challenge was to see if I could make an “old farm" style liga that could hold its own with the modern blends created today. This cigar is considerably more robust than the Exclusivo and since this puro's tripa are all from just one small, independent farm in Jalapa, Nicaragua, I will not be disclosing the name of the vega. However, I will say it is simply sublime.”

All Muestra de Saka are packed in individual cedar coffins in a 7-ct box and will be $111.65 per box.

Muestra De Saka Nacatamale
6 x 48 Parejo
MSRP: $15.95 p/coffin
Capa: Ecuador Habano
Capote & Tripa: Nicaraguan Jalapa Valley - all the same farm
Limited Production: 2,250 boxes in 2017

The anticipated ship date to those Select Purveyors who pre-order is late October 2017.

About Steve Saka

Regarded as a cigar expert throughout the industry, he is credited as being an experienced cigar blender and maker, a prolific author regarding cigars and black tobaccos, a forefather within the online media segment and a dynamic tobacco industry executive. In 2000, he worked directly for Lew Rothman, the former owner of JR Cigar, as an executive consultant for four years and he subsequently served as the President, then CEO of Drew Estate from 2005 through 2013. In 2015, he established the family held Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust to craft and distribute traditional handmade puros. For more information, please visit: www.dunbartoncigars.com.

Springfield, VA (June 16, 2017) – Omar de Frias is proud to announce Fratello Navetta debut at the IPCPR 2017.  Translated shuttle in Italian, Fratello Navetta is a dream project de Frias envisioned while at NASA.  

“Blending Fratello Naveta was special as I wanted to translate the ultimate celebration our men and women of the space program felt after a successful mission”.  “After being part of over 21 missions nothing beats the feeling of getting our astronauts home safe to their families” said de Frias.  

“Colleagues of mine would get together and smoke a very special cigar to commemorate the occasion.   This very special blend carries the ultimate feeling of innovation, duty, honor and success” said de Frias.  

Blended with an Ecuador oscuro wrapper the blend will be featured in 4 vitolas.     

Robusto Discovery (5 x 50) 10.50
Toro Endeavor (6 ¼ x 54) 11.25
Gordo Enterprise (6 x 60) 12.00
The Boxer Atlantis (6 ¼ x 52) 12.50

Fratello Navetta will be manufactured at Joya de Nicaragua and will be available for shipment in September.  Omar de Frias worked at NASA for 12 years prior to leaving to focus full time on Fratello.

Island Lifestyle Importers is proud to premier the new Tommy Bahama® “Back Nine Golf Series” of accessories at the 2017 International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Convention in Las Vegas.  The “Back Nine Golf Series” is the newest theme of cigar accessories from Tommy Bahama®.  Inspired by the great golf crests from around the world, this Tommy Bahama Golf Crest celebrates the passion, fun and frivolity around the game of golf.  These accessories are perfect for on the course and gathering afterward at the “19^th Hole” for story-telling. 

The “Back Nine Golf Series” consists of a tabletop quad-torch cigar lighter ($99.95), pocket dual-torch cigar lighter ($85.00), cigar cutter ($75.00) and 610 All-Purpose Cigar Carry Case ($39.98).  The bodies of the lighters and cutters feature the exclusive Accu-Body-Cast-Design and are designed to highlight the fine artistic details of the Tommy Bahama Back Nine Golf Crest.  As an added feature, the background embossing mimics the dimples of a golf ball!

Completing the “Back Nine Golf Series” is the 610 All-Purpose Cigar Carry Case.  Perfect for the golf enthusiast who loves to enjoy his favorite cigars throughout the round.  It will safely and easily accommodate six 7x54 Churchills front to back or ten 5x50 Robustos side-to-side.  It is built for the challenges of a round of golf - crush proof, air/water-tight and floats!  The exterior of the case is rubberized for additional durability.  A handy lanyard is included for security.  The case includes a removable humidifier just in case you forget and leave it in your golf bag!

Island Lifestyle Importers is the exclusive designer and manufacturers of Tommy Bahama Luxury Cigar Accessories & Island Lifestyle Cigars.  They were the recipient the 2016 IPCPR “Best in Show – New Exhibitor” award at last year’s convention.  They can be visited at Booth 531 at this year’s IPCPR.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Frailing or Rick Louis at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

(941) 378-3200.

Miami, Florida, May 10, 2017

Gran Habano announces the release of S.T.K. Black Dahlia by George Rico, the latest from its boutique S.T.K. series, joining G.A.R. Opium, S.T.K. Barracuda, S.T.K. Zulu Zulu and S.T.K. American Puro.

Gran Habano’s S.T.K. Black Dahlia has an elegant burn and sophisticated draw, making this a creamy, coffee, and spicy full-body delight. It’s slightly nutty and woody distinctive type of flavor makes the cigar perfectly well-balanced. Black Dahlia’s packaging features 20 cedar wrapped cigars in a chic black lacquer box, preserved with Boveda humidity control.

Wrapper – Corojo Shade Grown Nicaraguan

Binder – Habano and Nicaraguan

Filler – Habano, Nicaraguan Cubita, Colombian, Costa Rican

Available sizes:

Corona Gorda 5 5/8 x 46

Robusto 5 x 52

Gran Robusto 6 x 54

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CRUX CIGARS EPICURE IS CELEBRATED WITH THE RELEASE OF AN ADDITIONAL SIZE AT IPCPR 2017.

June 30, 2017 (Miami, FL) — While it’s release has admittedly been a long time coming, the much anticipated Crux Epicure is ready for launch – and with an additional size, a 5.375 x 46 Corona Gorda.

Originally announced at the 2016 IPCPR Show, few have had an opportunity to sample the Crux Epicure. It’s promise of a sophisticated creamy experience with notes of crème brulee has been tempting premium cigars smokers for the past year. So where have they been?

“We have always promised ourselves not to cut corners or compromise in our efforts to blend the best quality and consistent premium cigars,” said Crux Cigars VP Casey Haugen, “we understand people are anxious to smoke the Epicure, but there have been circumstances that have held up the release. However, we are happy to announce the Epicure is ready to launch and will include an additional size.”

Crux Cigars Retail Partners who have already ordered the Crux Epicure will get the first opportunity to purchase the new Corona Gorda that will debut at the IPCPR Show July 10-14.

The Crux Epicure is available in 10-count boxes in the following sizes and SRP:

5.375 x 46 Corona Gorda   $92.50

5 x 50 Robusto $100.00

6.25 x 52 Toro $107.50

5.75 x 54 Robusto Extra $115.00

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Famous Smoke Shop is proud to release a new line of cigars to celebrate our 75 + years of business with the world renowned Davidoff Cigar Company. This Ecuadorian Habano wrapped smoke has beautiful natural wrapper which is smooth as can be!  It is available in 1 size which is a Toro!  We have the Boxes in stock and are currently available for sale! 

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Famous Smoke Shop
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Davidoff Famous 75th Anniversary Cigar
Strength: Full
Size: 6" x 50
Wrapper: Ecuador Habano
Filler: Dominican Republic / Nicaragua
Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negro
Prices (MSRP): $220.00/box of 10, $110.00/5-pack, $22.00/cigar

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