Cigar Industry News

Spare Notes Series #64: Pat Joins the Spare Notes Team!

December 2, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series podcast, Matt and Coop welcome Pat Chamberlain as the new co-host on the Spare Notes Show. Read more

Cigar Review: Sobremesa Brûlée Wagashi

December 2, 2024 By Pat Chamberlain
Check out our cigar review of the Sobremesa Brûlée Wagashi from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Read more

Henry Clay War Hawk Rebellious Returns

December 2, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Altadis U.S.A. announced today the highly anticipated return of the Henry Clay War Hawk Rebellious in a special limited-production release. Read more

Selim Hanono Returns to E.P. Carrillo

December 2, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
As COO, Selim will focus on maintaining the highest standards of quality, ensuring the timely launch of new products, and optimizing operations to support E.P. Carrillo’s ambitious plans for 2025 and beyond. Read more

General Ships 2024 Cohiba Weller Humidor

December 2, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Cohiba continues their annual special release of its partnership with W.L. Weller Bourbon by releasing the Weller by Cohiba Humidor in time for the holiday season. Read more

Cigar Review: Umbagog Bronzeback

November 29, 2024 By Pat Chamberlain
Check out our review of the Umbagog Bronzeback from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Read more

Cigar Review: Sin Compromiso No. 4

November 29, 2024 By Pat Chamberlain
Check out our cigar review of the Sin Compromiso No. 4 from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Read more

Arturo Fuente Ships La Gran Fumada Impossible Collection Vol. II to Retailers

November 29, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
The holidays are upon us and with that comes the special releases from many manufacturers. Arturo Fuente is no exception of this unofficial rule. Read more

E.P. Carrillo Announces Endure

November 29, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
E.P. Carrillo Cigars has introduced Endure, the inaugural offering in the Perez-Carrillo Premier Collection. Read more

Spare Notes Series #63: Current State of Affairs and What’s to Come?

November 27, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Coop talk about the current state of affairs in the cigar industry and get into a few other off topics as well as the media begins to look down the tunnel at the end of the year activities. Read more

Powstanie Unveils Catastrophic Failure

November 26, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Pospiech Cigar Distribution has unveiled a new limited-edition cigar, Catastrophic Failure, the latest creation from Powstanie Cigars. Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Scott Pearce Returns to Talk about CAA!

November 26, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Pat welcome Scott Pearce back to the show to talk about his new position as the president of the Cigar Association of America. Read more

Cigar Review: Micallef Red Toro

November 26, 2024 By Pat Chamberlain
Micallef has recently introduced the Red to stand next to its successful Black and Blue blends as part of its new color series. Read more

Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana 30th Anniversary

November 23, 2024 By Pat Chamberlain
Check out our cigar review of the La Flor Dominicana 30th Anniversary! Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Ricardo Carioni Joins Us!

November 23, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt welcomes on Ricardo Carioni of the Cigar Academy and Casa Current to talk about who he is and what the Cigar Academy is all about. Read more

Ferio Tego Adds Fresh Packs to Timeless and Metropolitan

November 23, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Ferio Tego is adding two premium fresh packs to its portfolio just in time for the holiday season. Read more

Cigar Rights of America Begins Shipping 2024 Fall Freedom Sampler

November 22, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Just in time for the holidays, Cigar Rights of America ships their latest Freedom Sampler for Fall 2024. Read more

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Introduces the Personal Reserve Program

November 21, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
For four generations and 129 years, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has been blending some of the finest cigars in the world. J.C. Newman now invites cigar connoisseurs to do the same through its new Personal Reserve Program. Read more

Cigar Review: Tatuaje LLE Broadleaf Reserva

November 18, 2024 By Pat Chamberlain
Check out our cigar review of the Tatuaje LLE Broadleaf Reserva Londsdale! Read more

Cigars International Opens South Fayette Store

November 18, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Cigars International has opened a new superstore in South Fayette, Pennsylvania, making this the fourth Cigars International location in the Pennsylvania market. Read more