Cigar Industry News

On this episode, Matt and Pat welcome back Pete Johnson of Tatuaje to discuss UTL in California, Corojo and Tales from Hollywood! Read more

Yesterday, a formal complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California in response to the new Unflavored Tobacco List in California. Read more

Starting January 1 , 2026, the company will manage the distribution of its products in the U.S. directly through a newly established entity. Read more

Black Label Trading Company announced yesterday the release of Ligero Hawaii as an R. Field Wine Co. exclusive. Read more

Casa 1910 AG announced this morning they have appointed Hector Becerra, formally of Quesada, as the company’s new US National Sales Director. Read more

On this episode, Matt and Pat discuss some tobaccos they typically don't love and Pat talks about a major release that recently arrived in stores that he felt didn't live up to the hype. Read more

Yesterday, National Sales Manager of Quesada Cigars announced he was departing the company and that his final day will be Monday, September 29th. Read more

Earlier this week, the Cigar Rights of America sent a letter to the Attorney General of California regarding the Department of Justice’s recently adopted emergency regulations implementing the Unflavored Tobacco List. Read more

At this year’s InterTabac in Dortmund, German Engineered Cigars unveiled the first prototypes of its new RFID-enabled cigar rings to selected visitors at its booth. Read more

This week Crowned Heads announced its latest limited edition release under their highly sought-after Mil Días brand, Mil Días Des Deux LE 2025. Read more

Ferio Tego announced yesterday an expansion of its Metropolitan Host line, introducing broader availability of the recently released Hudson in both Natural and Maduro. Read more

United Cigars announced this week the opening of the Red Anchor Lounge inside Tobacco Junction in Tyler, Texas. Read more

Drew Estate is lighting up the stage once again with its BLACKENED cigar in a new Lancero size. Read more

Meerapfel Companies has announced that the Création Liberté is now shipping to retail stores. Read more

On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, the boys get together to discuss PCA's recent fumbles and the continued Fuente/Meerapfel developments. Read more

Check out our cigar review of the Diamond Crown Tampa. Read more

On this episode, Matt and Pat welcome Wayne Clark of PDR Cigars. Read more

Sometimes, you have to hold your trade organization responsible of their mistakes to prevent them from getting worse. Read more

This week at the InterTabac Trade Fair in Dortmund, Germany, Oliva came prepared with the new Serie V Melanio Limited 2025. Read more

On this episode, Matt and Pat welcome Pedro Gomez of Drew Estate on the show for his debut. Read more