Interview with Javier Paredes, partner of Kukenan Tobacco Trading in Caracas, Venezuela. JT: Who is Kukenan Tobacco Trading and why did you get into the business? JP: Kukenan Tobacco Trading is proud to be the new official distributor for Habanos in Venezuela. Our journey began in late 2019 when we secured the distribution rights, though […]
C.L.E. Cigars is pleased to announce that Mark Heipmann will join the company as European Area Sales Manager effective November 1st. Mark Heipmann began his career with Bentley Tobacco and Schuster Cigars as National Sales Manager. “I am very excited and honored to accept this new position, which represents an immense professional opportunity for me,” […]
For the second time, Rojas Cigars celebrated the Cinco de Mayo holiday with a limited edition cigar. However, this time is was for its portfolio as opposed to a collaboration for another company’s The post Rojas Street Tacos Cinco de Mayo 2024 appeared first on halfwheel.
Cigars International has opened its 12th domestic Cigars International Superstore location in Jacksonville, Fla. with a grand opening celebration scheduled for Nov. 16. The new store features 1,772 square feet. humidor, a 2,193 square-ft. lounge, 21 TVs, and a full-service bar. The outdoor area is 1,729 square feet of patio. “We are beaming with excitement […]
As the European market becomes more important, American companies are adding full-time employees for the continent. Heipmann previously worked for August Schuster GmbH & Co., CLE’s distributor in Germany. The post CLE Names Mark Heipmann as European Sales Manager appeared first on halfwheel.
Foundation Cigar Company announces the return of the Highclere Castle Senetjer as an annual limited release, part of a partnership between Foundation Cigars and Highclere Castle. It was initially crafted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb. The Senetjer is a 6 ¾ x 52 perfecto, featuring a 7th Priming […]
The new humidors are designed to hold between 12 and 20 cigars. Each measures 8.5 x 6.75 x 4 inches and has an MSRP of $599. The post Brizard & Co. Adds Three New Mini Airflow Humidors appeared first on halfwheel.
Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the shipment of Morphine to select retailers beginning next week. Morphine is hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra. James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra stated: “To celebrate 10 years of Morphine I wanted to do a mix of classic […]
Altadis U.S.A. announces the H. Upmann Banker Ingot, set to ship on Nov. 22. The 7 x 56 H. Upmann Banker Ingot features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. It comes in 12-count, gold ingot-shaped boxes ($180). “Each H. Upmann Banker is a testament to the 180-plus years of the […]
The ORT’s release means that all six planned cigars have been released, each representing one of Cuba’s six original provinces. Like its predecessors, it features distinctive artwork by Edin Gutierrez celebrating Cuba’s easternmost original province. The post Espinosa Begins Shipping Las 6 Provincias ORT appeared first on halfwheel.