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Crowned Heads Mil Dias Belicosos Finos Le 2023

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Crowned Heads Mil Dias Belicosos Finos Le 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CROWNED HEADS ANNOUNCES MIL DIAS BELICOSOS FINOS LE 2023 Crowned Heads is pleased to announce a very special holiday limited edition release, the Mil Dfas Belicosos Fines LE 2023. The Mil Dfas Belicosos Fines LE 2023 showcases the highly-acclaimed Mil Dfas blend in a classic 51/2″ x 52 Belicoso Fino vitola, drawing inspiration from the legendary Bolivar Belicoso Fino (CUBA). “This year has been so successful for Crowned Heads, and we wanted to close it out not only with a bang, but also with offering something special to everyone who’s supported us,” commented Crowned Heads co-founder, Jon Huber. “Historically, we’ve only utilized the Belicoso Fino vitola in our Le Careme blend as a limited edition, and recently as a sampler exclusive size in our Las Calaveras EL 2023 sampler. The size really lends itself brilliantly to the Mil Dfas blend, and the result is a flavor experience packed with layers of cream, wood, tea, and an underlying floral quality, as well.” The blend is comprised of a Nicaraguan binder, filler tobaccos from Nicaragua, Peru, and Costa Rica, and is finished with a gorgeous Ecuadorian (Habano) wrapper. Production is limited to 1,500 (12-count) boxes, i.e., a total production of 18,000 cigars for the global market. The suggested retail price for the Mil Dfas Belicosos Finos LE 2023 is $12.95 per cigar. Mil Dfas Belicosos Fines LE 2023 is manufactured at the TacaNicsa factory in Esteli, Nicaragua, under the supervision of Eradio Pichardo. Shipping will begin mid-November. CROWNEDHEADS.COM 748 FREELAND STATION RD• NASHVILLE, TN 37228

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Cavalier Genève Cigars 2023 LE White Series 6.25X48

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Cavalier Genève Cigars 2023 LE White Series 6.25X48 Cavalier Genève Cigars announced today that it is releasing its second Limited Release cigar: 2023’s release is under the White Series line as a 6.25×48 vitola. Cavalier’s Limited Release Series consists of limited runs of cigars derived from their core lines, but with interesting twists only available in one size with limited supply. These cigars are made available only once before moving on to the next project. The Limited Release White Series comes in a unique 6.25×48 parejo vitola with a pig tail. This is the first cigar by Cavalier in this size. The blend was tweaked and now features a Habano seed wrapper from Jalapa, replacing the classic Habano seed from Jamastran on the core line release. 500 boxes of 15 cigars were produced. As usual for all limited Cavalier releases, every box is numbered by hand. Wrapper: Habano Jalapa Binder: Connecticut Fillers: Nicaragua, Paraguay, Dominican Republic, Honduras The cigars are expected to ship to US retailers early November. The Limited Release White Series 6.25×48 was produced at Cavalier’s Fabrica Centroamericana de Tabaco SA in Danli, Honduras. For any inquiries, please contact Brian Motola at brian@cavalier-cigars.com

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Luciano Lounge Sponsorship Program

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Luciano Lounge Sponsorship Program Luciano Cigars Ignites New Brand Strategy, Sponsoring Lounges Nationally and Worldwide  Fort Lauderdale, FL, 10/16/23 Luciano Cigars is proud to announce the recent and upcoming opening of brand-sponsored lounges across the US and the launch of its global Lounge Sponsorship Program. The company has established itself as a world-class, vertically integrated premium cigar business, crafting award-winning cigars from seed to smoke. By collaborating with well-established marquee local cigar retailers to develop branded luxury spaces, Luciano Cigars plans to expand its brand presence. “We are absolutely ecstatic with the recent lounge of the Dreamer VIP Lounge at LIT Cigar Lounge in ST Louis, MO, as well as the upcoming launch of a Luciano Cigars-sponsored lounge at Industrial Cigars in Frisco, TX. This endeavor symbolizes the incredible partnership between our families and the future we are building together. As we venture into sponsoring  lounges, our vision is to invite our clients to experience the artistry and complexity of our cigars, bringing these spaces to life through shared experiences.” Luciano Meirelles, President and Co-Founder of Luciano Cigars The recent announcement of a Luciano-sponsored lounge at Industrial Cigars in Frisco, TX and the inauguration of The Dreamer VIP Lounge at LIT Cigar Lounge in St. Louis marks the first two steps of this global initiative. This partnership celebrates the shared values and commitment between Luciano Cigars and these two award-winning establishments renowned for their top-tier cigar experience and customer service. “It is a true privilege to join forces with Luciano Cigars in introducing the Dreamer Lounge. This collaboration signifies not only our deep connection with Luciano and his family but also our commitment to creating something extraordinary for our Industrial Cigars community.” Dave Frakes, Co-Founder of Industrial Cigar Co.  In addition, to celebrate the Fourth Anniversary and Grand Opening of…

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Blue Run Double Rickhouse 8-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon

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Blue Run Double Rickhouse 8-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon Blue Run Spirits Unveils Double Rickhouse 8-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon Barrels Hand Selected by Bourbon Hall of Famer Jim Rutledge GEORGETOWN, KY (October 5, 2023) – Georgetown, Kentucky-based Blue Run Spirits today announced a special collection of 8-Year-Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys. The collection hails from ten six-year-old barrels that received a final aging of two years in the “sweet spot” of a second rickhouse to create additional harmony and balance. Blue Run 8-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbons are now available at select fine spirits retailers and at http://www.bluerunspirits.com/shop starting tomorrow, Friday, October 6 at 3 pm Eastern. The bourbon found in Blue Run 8-Year-Old Single Barrel will be familiar to many, as it was one of the exceptional whiskeys featured in the recently released Blue Run Trifecta, which received a Double Gold Medal and was named a finalist for the Best Straight Bourbon in the prestigious 2023 New York Wine and Spirits Competition. The barrels standing proudly on their own in this eight-year-old expression were hand selected by Blue Run Liquid Advisor Jim Rutledge. The last two years of their aging journey were spent on Floor 3 of Warehouse G at Bardstown Bourbon Company. “Floor 3 is what I would call the sweet spot of Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Warehouse G,” said Coors Spirits Co. Head of Whiskey Development and Innovation Shaylyn Gammon. “This is where all of the flavors, including wood, spice and floral top notes, develop evenly, creating a truly balanced and refined whiskey. Two years in this prime location really rounded out these already exceptional barrels that Jim Rutledge selected.” Blue Run 8-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon features a mash bill of 75% yellow corn, 21% rye and 4% malted barley. It is aged in barrels with a #3 char…

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Emilio Cigars releases the Grimalkin Seasonal Edition

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Emilio Cigars releases the Grimalkin Seasonal Edition October 3, 2023 — Emilio Cigars is pleased to announce the release of the Grimalkin Seasonal Edition: Hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra. Grimalkin Seasonal is being released in time to enjoy for Halloween and fall festivities. “To celebrate one of my favorite times of year, Grimalkin seasonal is back. We changed things up a bit this time around. The blend of filler tobacco has stayed the same, but we did a dual wrapper, closed foot and a rabito cap.  The Grimalkin has rich, intense flavors of dark fruit, herbal cedar notes and mild baking spice on the layered, complex finish,” said James Brown, of Black Label Trading Co and Fabrica Oveja Negra. Grimalkin Seasonal Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities at select retailers beginning this week. Country of Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuador Maduro and Corojo dual wrapper Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua Robusto 5 x 50 (25 count) MSRP $11.00 Emilio Cigars is a brand with old school roots and new school attitude. With an eclectic portfolio, Emilio is sure to have something for everyone. For more information, visit our website featuring a comprehensive retailer map. OvejaNegraCigars.com.

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Premium Cigar Association Responds to FDA’s Appeal in Deeming Rule Case

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And the battle continues! Premium Cigar Association Responds to FDA’s Appeal in Deeming Rule Case FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington, D.C., 9.29.2023 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) filed a notice of appeal of Judge Amit P. Mehta’s decision to vacate the deeming rule in the case of Cigar Association of America et al. v. United States Food and Drug Administration et al. (Case No. 1:16-cv-01460-APM) “We believe that Judge Mehta correctly recognized that the FDA’s decision to regulate premium cigars was arbitrary and overturned. We will defend the Court’s reasoning on appeal. The Premium Cigar Association remains committed to advocating for the rights of its members and ensuring that the unique characteristics of premium cigars are recognized and protected.” Says Scott Pearce, PCA Executive Director. The PCA remains steadfast in its commitment to defending the interests of its members and the broader premium cigar community. The association will continue to monitor, inform, and engage its members and stakeholders on important developments related to legislative, regulatory, and litigation matters. For media inquiries, please contact: Joshua M. Habursky Joshua@PremiumCigars.org About Premium Cigar Association: The Premium Cigar Association is a non-profit trade organization with the mission of growing specialty tobacco retailing and supporting the interests of premium cigar and pipe tobacco manufacturers, and distributors and suppliers of related goods and services.

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Crowned Heads Welcomes Andy Yaffee and Craig Smith as Sales Representatives

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Crowned Heads Welcomes Andy Yaffee and Craig Smith as Sales Representatives Crowned Heads has announced the addition of two new sales representatives. In the past year, we’ve seen Crowned Heads make some changes by adding new offerings to their already robust line of cigars; this recent move will help the brand grow. Craig Smith and Andy Yaffee join Jake Sanders, who came to Crowned Heads from Rocky Patel Burn. While Jake covers the Indiana and Ohio regions, Craig’s territory will include Arizona, California, Nevada, and New Mexico. Andy Yaffe brings a decade of experience in cigars, sales, and management with the last five of those years having spent with Micallef. Andy will represent Crowned Heads in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, the Carolinas, Washington D.C., and Maryland. “I’m excited to welcome these three dynamic individuals to the Crowned Heads team, comments National Sales Manager Miguel Schoedel. “Their addition will go a long way towards our goal of providing an unparalleled level of customer support and attention to our retail partners.” Crowned Head Cigars: A premium cigar company committed to producing cigars of artisanal quality that are defined by a combination of excellent flavor, balance, and consistency. Featuring: Four Kicks, Headley Grange, J.D. Howard Reserve, Jericho HIll, La Imperiosa, and Ozinger by Tim Ozinger as a distributor.

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Jim Young to Join Plasencia as Advisor & Board Member

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Jim Young to Join Plasencia as Advisor & Board Member Plasencia 1865 announces that Jim Young has joined the company as an advisor and board member. Mr. Young has been in the premium cigar industry since 2011 with Oettinger Davidoff AG, first as President – Davidoff North America based in Pinellas Park, FL and then as Davidoff’s Global Chief Commercial Officer based in Basel, Switzerland. He left Davidoff in 2022 and relocated back to the United States. Prior to his experience in our industry, Mr. Young spent 24 years in the premium beverage alcohol industry with Seagram and eventually with Diageo. His experience includes extensive overseas assignments including Europe and Asia and he has a functional background in finance while also holding a number of leadership roles in the commercial area and leading business units. Plasencia 1865 has enjoyed a very strong growth trajectory since the launch of the company in 2017 and is now at a point where they have decided that it is vital to add structure, experience, and leadership to take the business to the next level. The company has made the decision to recruit a CEO and Mr. Young will play an important role in that effort. In the meantime, he will take on the additional role of “Interim CEO” until a successful CEO candidate has been identified and on-boarded. Nestor Andres Plasencia commented: “We are super excited to bring Jim onto the board and into the interim CEO position. Jim brings many years of experience and proven results, and we are confident that, together with the extraordinary team we have, we can achieve our goal of ‘keep lighting up’ many souls around the world with our cigars.” Jim Young added: “I am delighted to join Nestor Andres and the team at Plasencia 1865. This is…

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Illva Saronno Holdings purchases Sagamore Spirit

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Illva Saronno Holdings purchases Sagamore Spirit The acquisitions continue, with the latest coming in with Sagamore Spirit Rye and its new majority owner, Illva Saronno Holding, an Italian company known for its Italian liqueur Disaronno. Founded in 2013 by Kevin Plank, executive board member for Under Armor, it opened its new distillery in Port Covington of Baltimore, now known as the Baltimore Peninsula. Sagamore Spirit offers a core collection of Ryes and its Reserve series featuring various cask-finished Ryes such as its Sherry, Rum Cask, Tequila, and Manhattan Finished Rye. Having earned over 200 awards internationally, including the World’s Best Rye Whiskey in 2019 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Sagamore has established a significant player in the world of Rye Whiskeys. Illva Saronno is an Italian Multinational company founded by the Reina family in 1947, whose origins date back to the 16th century and has a presence in over 160 countries. While known for Disaronno, a liqueur favored by many around the world, it also has several other known and prestige products such as Tia Maria coffee liqueur, Rabarbaro Zucca Amaro, and Artic Vodka, and the recently launched Irish Whiskey “The Busker.” Aldino Marzorati, CEO of Illva Saronno, states, “We are thrilled to announce this transaction, which supports our portfolio strategy to acquire high growth, attractive margin brands, and in this case, broaden our offering into the premium market American whiskey segment,” he goes on to say that “with Sagamore Spirits we have the opportunity to enter the attractive bourbon whiskey category and exploit its grown potential around 160 countries where we already have a presence with Disaronno”. Okay, so what does this all mean? What this means for Sagamore essentially is an opportunity to enter markets and countries around the world where Illva already has a presence that…

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Black Label Trading Company releases Bishops Blend Novemdiales

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Black Label Trading Co releases Bishops Blend Novemdiales Press Release: September 12, 2023 — Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the release of Bishops Blend Novemdiales to select retailers. Novemdiales is handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. It represents a revised iteration of the original Bishops Blend by using a Pennsylvania wrapper with other slight revisions. Those who have grown to love this release will still recognize the distinctive flavors of the past with a fresh, nuanced perspective. “Bishops Blend has been one of our most popular and sought-after releases. This year, to help celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Black Label Trading Co., we felt compelled to create a special edition. The Bishops Blend Novemdiales is an amped-up version of the traditional Bishop. We tweaked the blend a bit and went with a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper instead of the traditional Ecuador Habano Maduro. The Novemdiales will be available in vitolas not seen before in the Bishops Blend lineage. The result is a very rich, earthy, and intricate fusion of dark fruits, layers of spice, and a stout star anise finish,” said James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra. BISHOPS BLEND NOVEMDIALES begins shipping to retailers this week. Country of Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: Ecuador Habano Filler: Nicaragua, Pennsylvania, Connecticut Broadleaf Petite Corona – 4.5 x 46 (20 count) MSRP $10.50 Toro – 6 x 48 (20 count) MSRP $12.00 Robusto– 5 x 50 (20 count) MSRP $11.00 Black Label Trading Company is celebrating our 10-year anniversary. Our goal was, and continues to be, to provide exceptional cigars with unique flavor profiles and creative artwork. With a “less is more” philosophy, Black Label Trading Co. continues to create handcrafted, premium cigars of the utmost quality in small batch…

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