Cigar Industry News
Drew Estate Launches Early Access Program
March 6, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Drew Estate announced it will be replacing the Freestyle Live experience and launching a new and improved program called Early Access. Read more
H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunriseto Debut at PCA 2026
March 6, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Altadis U.S.A. is launching H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise, the third expression in the H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez line. Read more
Fratello Cigars to Unveil Fratello USA 250 at PCA 2026
March 5, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Fratello Cigars is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the Fratello USA 250, a commemorative blend honoring the United States’ 250th Anniversary. Read more
JRE Announces Aladino Declaration
March 5, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
This commemorative release features an undisclosed blend composed entirely of 100% JRE Tobacco and will be produced in a limited number of boxes. Read more
Spare Notes Series #84: ProCigar 2026 & Site Expectations
March 3, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Nicole and Coop discuss Coop's visit to the 2026 ProCigar Festival. Read more
Cohiba Cigars Announces Serie M Reserva Plata
March 1, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Serie M Reserva Plata marks the sixth time Cohiba and El Titan de Bronze have collaborated on a Serie M Cigar. Read more
Black Works Studio Announces Boondock
March 1, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) announced a few days ago the release of Boondock, hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. Read more
El Titan de Bronze Announces New Nicaraguan Made Cigar
March 1, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
El Titan de Bronze announced last week the new El Titan de Bronze Nicaragua, marking the first time in the company’s history that a cigar is produced outside of the United States. Read more
Punch Announces 25th Anniversary Rare Corojo
March 1, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
The new cigar, Rare Corojo 25th Anniversary, is not a limited-edition release, but instead will join the Punch full-time lineup. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Tellin’ Tales with Lou Cross of Lure Cigars
March 1, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Lou Cross, owner and founder of Lure Cigars makes his debut to talk about his brand and the inspiration behind it. Read more
Cigar Review: Kelner LE 80
February 24, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our cigar review of the Kelner LE 80. Read more
Montecristo 90th Anniversary Becomes Annual Release
February 24, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Due to popular demand, the Montecristo 90th Anniversary will now become an annual limited‑production, small‑batch line in the portfolio. Read more
German Engineered Cigars to Release RVGN Extrem at PCA 2026
February 23, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
German Engineered Cigars announced last week the RVGN Extrem, a new premium longfiller blend and the latest addition to the company's RVGN Rauchvergnügen line. Read more
Cigar Review: CAO Flathead Speed Shop Habano V654 Crankshaft
February 23, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our review of the CAO Flathead Speed Shop Habano V654 Crankshaft from General Cigar Co. Read more
Cigar Review: Padrón 1926 Serie Maduro No. 6
February 23, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our cigar review of the Cigar Review: Padrón Serie 1926 Maduro No. 6. Read more
Cigar Review: Cohiba Medio Siglo
February 22, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our cigar review of the Cohiba Medio Siglo. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: State of the Union with Josh Habursky
February 22, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Josh Haburksy, Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association joins us on the show. Read more
Product Review: Guillotina de Saka Cutter
February 20, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our product review of the Guillotina de Saka cigar cutter from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Read more
Casa Carrillo Announces Pledge Purple
February 20, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Casa Carrillo announced earlier this week the release of Pledge Purple, a Premier Collection cigar created to commemorate the five-year anniversary of Pledge Prequel. Read more
Cigar Review: Fuente Fuente OpusX Templo de Oro
February 19, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our cigar review of the Fuente Fuente OpusX Templo de Oro #13. Read more