What happened to Torano cigars?
What happened to Torano cigars?
General Cigar Co. has acquired all Toraño Family Cigar brands. According to General, production of Toraño’s existing portfolio such as Exodus, Casa Toraño, Vault and Master Collection will remain the same. General is now assuming full ownership and distribution of every Toraño brand.
Where are Carlos Torano cigars made?
Torano Purple Vault TM-027 General Cigar Company manufactures premium cigars in several factories located in the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Founded by Edgar Cullman, Sr. in 1960, the company experienced incredible success with their Macanudo brand.
Who owns Carlos Torano cigars?
Carlos Octavio Toraño (born July 12, 1967), nicknamed Charlie Toraño, is a cigar manufacturer and president of both Toraño Cigars and Central America Tobacco.
Where do Torano cigars get their tobacco from?
Torano Torano cigars, one of the top cigar making families in the biz, spans four generations in the tobacco industry, and prides themselves on expert knowledge and top-notch quality. Having their roots in Cuba, today the Torano family cultivates crops from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Ecuador.
Who are the sons of Santiago Torano cigars?
The tobacco industry was a family affair for the Toraño’s. Santiago’s sons Carlos, Jaime, and Jose fell in love with the tobacco industry just like their father before them. Not to be outdone, Santiago’s daughter strengthened their ties to tobacco royalty when she married Ramón Cifuentes of Partagas cigars fame.
Who was charged with running Carlos Torano cigars?
Following the passing of Carlos and his brother Jaime, Jaime’s son Jimmy was charged with running Toraño, and asked his cousin Carlos, named for his father, to leave his computer business and join the family business.
When did Charlie Torano join the Torano family?
Carlos’ son, Carlos “Charlie” Toraño, maintained his passion for tobaccos while pursuing a degree in law. In 1996, he saw an opportunity to help the company grow and he joined the family business. As the cigar boom began to die down in 1998, and the Toraño family saw several of their brands disappear.