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Tabacalera La Alianza Changes Name to Casa Carrillo
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Tabacalera La Alianza Changes Name to Casa Carrillo

At this year’s Procigar Festival, Ernesto Pérez-Carrillo announced a change in the name of his well-known cigar factory, Tabacalera La Alianza. The new name of the factory, Casa Carrillo, captures the company’s heritage, vision, and commitment to tradition.

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Lampert Cigars announce Lampert Limitada 2023
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Lampert Cigars announce Lampert Limitada 2023

The Lampert Limitada 2023 is a 6 ½ x 56 toro gordo that uses an Ecuadorian criollo 98 wrapper over an Ecuadorian habano 2000 binder and fillers from Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Peru.

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DOJ Files Initial Brief in CAA et al v. FDA
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DOJ Files Initial Brief in CAA et al v. FDA

Today, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) filed its initial brief on behalf of the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in Cigar Association of America (CAA), Cigar Rights of America (CRA), and Premium Cigar Association (PCA) v FDA.

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Espinosa Premium Cigars Ships Knuckle Sandwich 56
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Espinosa Premium Cigars Ships Knuckle Sandwich 56

Espinosa Premium Cigars has released its second Guy Fieri Birthday Cigar, the Knuckle Sandwich “56.” This is a limited edition premium cigar crafted to commemorate Guy Fieri’s 56th birthday. It will be available in a 10-count box and the cigar will be presented as a 6 x 56 Toro Oval.

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Dissident Cigars Announces Midwest Exclusive ‘The Heretic’
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Dissident Cigars Announces Midwest Exclusive ‘The Heretic’

“Paying homage to my roots, having a Midwest exclusive cigar is important to me,” shares Cynn Coburn, owner of Dissident Cigars. “From Detroit to Flint, Michigan, and small town, Iowa, these places all play a vital role in who I am today. Resilience, perseverance, strength, and personal sovereignty run deep in my blood, as they do in these cities and states. I go against the grain and choose to see with my own eyes. My past and my stomping grounds helped pave the way for that mindset and taught me how to be a strong, true, undeniable Heretic.”

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La Flor Dominicana Unveils 2024 Football Edition for Las Vegas
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La Flor Dominicana Unveils 2024 Football Edition for Las Vegas

With Super Bowl LVIII just around the corner (February 11, 2024), La Flor Dominicana is preparing for this year’s highly anticipated football cigar release. This annual cigar is typically released exclusively to the state hosting the Super Bowl. Since this year’s Super Bowl will be played in Las Vegas, the 2024 La Flor Dominicana Special Football Edition will be available at select Nevada retailers.

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My Father Cigars and Tatuaje Release La Union
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My Father Cigars and Tatuaje Release La Union

To commemorate the 20th working relationship between My Father Cigars and Pete Johnson, My Father Cigars and Tatuaje have released a limited-edition premium cigar named La Union.

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J.C. Newman’s Cigar Float Parades Through Tampa
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J.C. Newman’s Cigar Float Parades Through Tampa

Tampa has two century-old traditions: The first cigars were rolled here in 1886. Beginning in 1904, pirates have invaded Tampa in an annual celebration called Gasparilla. The Gasparilla Parade of Pirates is reportedly the third largest parade in the USA. Last Saturday, hundreds of floats paraded down Bayshore Boulevard before 300,000 spectators.

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