A great new chapter opens for Bentley Tobacco and the American cigar industry as Jonathan M. Carney, widely known in the industry as Carney, takes the helm of U.S. operations for Bentley Tobacco | USA. Renowned for its unwavering commitment to taste and quality, Bentley Tobacco | USA operates under the ethos “Driven by Taste,” dedicated to serving customers who expect nothing but the finest. Whether it’s cigars, pipes, tobacco, or liquor, Bentley’s mission is to honor the discerning judgment of its clientele, ensuring that every product and experience meets the highest standards of excellence.
Bentley Cigars are made at Joya de Nicaragua and will be available in two blends; Bentley Green, a Rosado wrapper and Bentley White with a Connecticut wrapper.
Bentley Green
- Wrapper: Ecuador Rosado
- Binder: Nicaragua (Jalapa)
- Filler: Nicaragua (Jalapa)
Bentley White
- Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Nicaragua (Jalapa & Condega)
Each will be available in four sizes with an MSRP of $13 for the Corona, $14 for Robusto, $15 for Toro and $16 for Churchill.
“We are delighted to have found the perfect distribution partner for our Bentley products in Jonathan Carney. With his many years of executive-level experience, leadership, and enthusiasm for premium cigars, we couldn’t have found a better partner to finally offer our products to American aficionados,” explains Martin Schuster, CEO of Bentley Tobacco.
“We are thrilled to form the Bentley Tobacco | USA group and introduce the Bentley Tobacco brands to the American market,” Carney remarked. “This partnership is a perfect alignment of our values and vision. Together, we share a deep passion for quality and a profound respect for our customers’ sophisticated tastes and expectations from their brand partners.”
In addition to Bentley Tobacco | USA, Carney is also launching The Purveyors, an agency poised to become the benchmark of luxury and service within the premium cigar market.
About Bentley Tobacco | USA
Bentley Tobacco traces its roots back to the pipe manufacturer Bru-Bu Werke AG, founded in 1878. A century later, the company expanded its passion for connoisseurship into the realm of premium tobacco products. Fifteen years ago, Martin Schuster, a fourth-generation cigar producer from the August Schuster family, recognized the core strength of this mission and made it his own. Bentley Tobacco’s premium product portfolio includes handmade cigars, cigarillos, pipe tobaccos, and spirits.
About The Purveyors
The Purveyors is a premier agency in the premium cigar industry, dedicated to offering a curated selection of modern, forward-thinking, retailer- and consumer-driven brands. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, The Purveyors work closely with a select group of retail partners to provide the finest premium products and experiences. The Purveyors’ mission is to innovate and advance a modern approach in the premium cigar industry.
With over 25 years of leadership experience in hospitality and the premium cigar industry, Carney has carefully crafted a portfolio that exemplifies unparalleled quality and service. “Our mission is to deliver the highest level of craftsmanship and luxury to our discerning clientele,” said Carney. “While we are actively expanding our retail partnerships, our approach is intentional. We focus on cultivating genuine relationships that benefit our partners through active engagement, collaboration, and memorable experiences—not merely through sales transactions, a standard that has unfortunately diminished in our industry.”
Carney will be leading the U.S. operations of Bentley Tobacco | USA, a brand renowned for its unwavering commitment to taste and quality. Bentley Tobacco | USA, driven by the ethos “Driven by Taste,” is dedicated to upholding the cultural ideal of taste, catering to customers who expect nothing but the finest. Whether it’s cigars, pipes, tobacco, or liquor, Bentley’s mission is to honor the discerning judgment of its clientele, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of excellence.
“We are thrilled to form the Bentley Tobacco | USA group and present the Bentley Tobacco brands to the American market,” Carney remarked. “This partnership is a perfect alignment of our values and vision. Together, we share a deep passion for quality and a profound respect for our customers’ sophisticated tastes and expectations from their brand partners.”
Beyond Bentley Tobacco | USA, The Purveyors also serve as the exclusive management agency for The Golden Purveyors, representing the operations of the appointed merchant program created by the owners of The Golden NFT. This unique initiative further underscores The Purveyors’ commitment to innovation and their role in advancing a modern approach in the premium cigar industry.
