Hammer and Sickle are no more

[cmitch]

This has been difficult to confirm but was told tonight that Hammer and Sickle cigars is out of business. They did not appear at the last show and it was noticed by a B&M in Madison. They can't order anymore. Apparently there was a renewed dispute with Hammer and Sickle vodka concerning continued use of the name. Hammer and Sickle vodka allowed the blend to be created to 'compliment' their vodka line. They refused to continue the license and the owner is now working with another company, don't know who yet. If you like any of their blends, it would probably be a good idea to get them while they are available.

[bretted432]

You're kidding!! How does that happen? I remember having Hammer and Sickle years back...

[cmitch]

Apparently the vodka is still available. Details are really sketchy and only told what I was informed of tonight. Cigars were released in 2007. I like the Berlin Walls myself.

[maninblack]

And another one bites the dust. Sad to see them go.

[cmitch]

I picked up 8 Berlin Wall toros and 14 robustos Wednesday. I always kept about 5 to 6 in my humi all the time and when I'd get low, buy them at the Cigar Room in Madison, AL. Got another marble box as well. Oh, well.

[equetefue]

Had one about a year ago, but didnt care for it much and neither my smoking partner that day. Still sad to see another one gone

[kelmac07]

Had a few Moscow City sticks awhile back and was less than impressed.

[cmitch]

Had a few Moscow City sticks awhile back and was less than impressed.
I didn't like the Moscow City nor the regular blends. The only one I liked was the Berlin Walls. They've always been a regular in my rotation.

[aaron72]

This is disappointing as I enjoyed the Berlin Wall. They always had great presentation for their cigars.

[dunng]

The Cigar Agency was the distributor for H&S... However, they sold off all but one of their cigar lines to 2 Guys. I am not sure if they were just the distributor or more and if this is included... :ss

[cmitch]

The Cigar Agency was the distributor for H&S... However, they sold off all but one of their cigar lines to 2 Guys. I am not sure if they were just the distributor or more and if this is included... :ss

The owner of the blends works for 2 guys so that would make sense. Maybe we'll see the Berlin Wall pop up again.

[dunng]

I'll settle for Moscow City! :tu

[DaBear]

Whelp, according to halfwheel(who tagged this thread) they're continuing and planning on releasing a new stick at the show. Supposedly they're distributing their own stuff now.

[cmitch]

Whelp, according to halfwheel(who tagged this thread) they're continuing and planning on releasing a new stick at the show. Supposedly they're distributing their own stuff now.

It appears they are all new blends. The manager at the Cigar Room said the blender partnered with H&S vodka in 2006 to produce cigars to compliment their vodka. Last year, HS vodka wanted to buy the line and he refused. They, in turn, said, "Well, you no longer have a name." He shuts down and goes to work at 2 guys. This is what was relayed to me. I guess we'll see how this plays out.

[HAMMER + SICKLE]

We are proud to say Hammer + Sickle is still alive and well. My name is Eric Hanson and I am the Founder and Chairman of the company. There is no separation from the vodka, we are still one company. We have simply moved cigar distribution companies from The Cigar Agency to our own in house distribution. We will be at the IPCPR showcasing our newest cigar Icon Series and our new website will be launching this Friday. Hope this clears everything up. Any questions please let me know. All the best and keep enjoying Hammer + Sickle.

[Zane]

Look at Clayton starting rumors! :r:r

[dunng]

We are proud to say Hammer + Sickle is still alive and well. My name is Eric Hanson and I am the Founder and Chairman of the company. There is no separation from the vodka, we are still one company. We have simply moved cigar distribution companies from The Cigar Agency to our own in house distribution. We will be at the IPCPR showcasing our newest cigar Icon Series and our new website will be launching this Friday. Hope this clears everything up. Any questions please let me know. All the best and keep enjoying Hammer + Sickle.

Will the Moscow City and Berlin Wall still be available? :ss

[cmitch]

Look at Clayton starting rumors! :r:r

I only posted what I heard. Isn't that how rumors get started? :D

I have more questions than answers right now. Our local B&M cannot get Berlin Walls and Moscow Citys anymore. Are they going to be again available?

[dunng]

Somewhat related... H&S previous distributor (and blender?).

http://www.cigar-coop.com/2013/07/cigar-preview-tortuga-215-reserva-by.html
http://www.cigar-coop.com/2013/07/news-oro-vivo-armand-assante-by-victor.html

:tu

[aaron72]

I attended IPCPR and they had a booth setup that had all of the lines there, Moscow City, Berlin Wall, the new Icon as well as the Second Growth.

[cmitch]

I attended IPCPR and they had a booth setup that had all of the lines there, Moscow City, Berlin Wall, the new Icon as well as the Second Growth.
I'd like to try the Berlin Wall and see if it is the same blend as what I have.

[dunng]

Interesting development... :hm

[Outlaw God]

Just called the company (855) 621-5097 and they said they change there distribution to them self over there old distributors and NOT going out of business

[T.G]

Just called the company (855) 621-5097 and they said they change there distribution to them self over there old distributors and NOT going out of business

Amazing.

If only someone from H&S could have come here a few weeks ago and said that, maybe even in this thread, you could have saved a phone call.


We are proud to say Hammer + Sickle is still alive and well. My name is Eric Hanson and I am the Founder and Chairman of the company. There is no separation from the vodka, we are still one company. We have simply moved cigar distribution companies from The Cigar Agency to our own in house distribution. We will be at the IPCPR showcasing our newest cigar Icon Series and our new website will be launching this Friday. Hope this clears everything up. Any questions please let me know. All the best and keep enjoying Hammer + Sickle.

[dijit]

I am thinking I need to try the two stronger blends they have, Berlin Wall and Moscow City, and Hermitage. I just need to find who stocks them.

[Zane]

Amazing.

If only someone from H&S could have come here a few weeks ago and said that, maybe even in this thread, you could have saved a phone call.


lol Your such a jerk. But this time that's pretty funny.

[Soupman22]

I was at 2 Guys a couple of days ago and they recommended the Icon to me. I went home and tried to find an review and discovered this Forum. Anyway, yesterday I went to pick up another couple of Icon's because I liked the first. I had skimmed the first part of this thread and thought I was a guy in the know. I said to the register guy "Gee, I heard these guys went oob" Well, I now have another place to rid myself of bodily waste products.

Bob

ps-- I didn't like the second near as much as I thought I liked the first.

[Garbandz]

A local shop just laid in a group of these.Rep said it was a disgruntled employee that started this....

[Savor the Stick]

Just called the company (855) 621-5097 and they said they change there distribution to them self over there old distributors and NOT going out of business

Amazing.

If only someone from H&S could have come here a few weeks ago and said that, maybe even in this thread, you could have saved a phone call.

;s Daniel (Outlaw God) for the reception you received here. Everyone has made a mistake at one time or another. I am sorry yours was pointed out publicly and I want to assure you that this is NOT how the majority of Cigar Brothers are on this site.

[pnoon]

Reading is becoming a lost art.

Just sayin'

[357]

Reading is becoming a lost art.

Just sayin'

What? No comprende. ;s

[Porch Dweller]

What? No comprende. ;s

Someone from H&S came here and dispelled the rumors. Two weeks AFTER that, someone called the company to get to the bottom of the rumors. So what pnoon is saying is that if the thread had been read, the person that called the company would have known already what was going on.