Cigar Industry News
La Flor Dominicana Announces Shipping of Reimagined Suave
September 5, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
La Flor Dominicana has announced that the reimagined Suave line, first unveiled at the 2025 PCA Trade Show in New Orleans, is now shipping to retailers nationwide. Read more
Night & Day Cigar Debuts at New England Cigar Expo 2025: A Bold Double-Wrapped Experience
September 5, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
The New England Cigar Expo is proud to unveil it’s 2025 special limited edition for this year’s celebration: the Night & Day Limited Edition Cigar. Read more
TPE and Premium Cigar Association Partner to Elevate Industry Advocacy and Education at TPE26
September 5, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Total Product Expo has announced a dynamic partnership with the Premium Cigar Association for TPE26, aimed at strengthening the premium cigar industry through advocacy and education. Read more
Black Works Studio Announces Release of Tigersaurus
September 5, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Black Works Studio has announced the release of its latest project, Tigersaurus; hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. Read more
Casdagli Cigars to Launch Villa Casdagli Edición Limitada at InterTabac 2025
September 3, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Casdagli Cigars has announced the global launch of the Villa Casdagli Edición Limitada, a new expression within its acclaimed Villa Casdagli Line. Read more
ADVentura Cigars Unveils Renegade Exclusive Queens Pearls Diadema for Renegade Cigars
September 2, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
ADVentura Cigars has a new Queens Pearls Diadema release — a limited exclusive for Renegade Cigars in Richardson, Texas. Read more
Artista Announces Several New Products
September 1, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Artista Cigars will have quite the line-up at InterTabac in Dortmund, Germany later this month. Read more
Casa Carrillo Unveils ‘Woman Inspired’ La Historia Silk
August 29, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Born from authentic conversations with women across the cigar industry—retailers, aficionados, and leaders—Silk captures the intersection of generational tradition, meticulous craftsmanship, and forward-thinking innovation. Read more
Hooten Young Announces the Hooten Young | Jack Carr Edition
August 29, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
A special edition cigar created in collaboration with bestselling author and retired Navy SEAL Jack Carr, honoring the premiere of The Terminal List: Season 2 | Dark Wolf. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: How to Answer the “What is Your Favorite Cigar?” Question
August 25, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
The guys host a casual conversation about a few topics including buying patterns and Matt explains how he answer the "favorite cigar" question. Read more
Spare Notes Series #77: Business Relationships Come and Go
August 23, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Pat and Coop discuss business relationships and how they all end eventually. Read more
LOFB Cigars Launches “Skinny Bastarda” – A Cigar by Women, for Women
August 23, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
At this year’s PCA Convention in New Orleans, LOFB Cigars, a mission-driven lifestyle company known for supporting men’s mental health, proudly unveiled its latest release: Skinny Bastarda—a premium cigar crafted by women, for women. Read more
Hiram & Solomon Cigars Appoints Benoît Bail Vice President of Sales
August 23, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Experienced commercial leader to steer global sales strategy, expand U.S. field organization, and strengthen international distribution. Read more
Fratello Ships Arlequin Edizione Di Carnevale
August 23, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
This cigar will be introduced in a unique combo-style box featuring ten Arlequin and ten Arlequin Connecticut cigars, both in a brand-new 7 x 50 box-pressed vitola. Read more
United Cigar & J.C. Newman Ship El Baton Cameroon Firecracker
August 21, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
The United Cigar and J.C. Newman El Baton Cameroon Firecracker collaboration ships to Firecracker Retailers at the end of the month. Read more
Quality Importers Trading Company Announces Xikar Hedron
August 21, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Quality Importers Trading Company announces the new XIKAR Hedron Lighter sets a new benchmark in cigar lighter design as the first of its kind to feature it’s new hybrid multi-flame system. Read more
Davidoff of Geneva Re-Opens Madison Avenue Store
August 21, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Davidoff of Geneva has announced the grand re-opening of its newly renovated flagship boutique, “Davidoff of Geneva since 1911”, located at 515 Madison Avenue in the heart of Manhattan. Read more
New Nica Rustica “Shade” is Revealed on Drew Estate’s Freestyle Live Show
August 21, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Welcoming, balanced, and affordable Nica Rustica Shade is an exciting addition to Drew Estate's portfolio. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Government Stupidity Continues
August 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Matt and Pat talk about some of the recent updates on the legislative front, specifically concerning California and some of the serious tobacco policies they are implementing. Read more
Crowned Heads Announces Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2025
August 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
B-Positive is a riff on the original Blood Medicine blend, which originally began as an eventonly cigar in 2022, and then introduced as a one-size limited edition release in 2024, and most recently as a three-vitola limited release in March of this year. Read more