Cigar Industry News

Chillin’ Moose Adds Toro to Chillin’ Moose Too Line

February 1, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
To celebrate the new year, Chillin’ Moose is expanding its Chillin’ Moose Too lineup with a new 6" x 52 toro vitola. Read more

Drew Estate Introduces the “Liga Privada Único Serie Year of the​ Snake” to the Asian Market

February 1, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Drew Estate, in collaboration with CoH Cigars of Hong Kong, is excited to announce the launch of the "Liga Privada Único Serie - Year of the Snake” to celebrate the Chinese New Year. ​ Read more

Total Product Expo 2025 Recap – The Big Question Answered

February 1, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Here is my recap of the 2025 Total Product Expo with coverage brought to you by Drew Estate. Read more

Davidoff of Geneva Madison Avenue to Get Renovations and Upgrades

February 1, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
The "Davidoff of Geneva - since 1911” Boutique on 515 Madison Avenue in New York will transform its retail and cigar lounge space into an enhanced destination for cigar enthusiasts. Read more

La Aurora to Release Small Batch Lot 006

January 31, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
La Aurora announced this week the release of La Aurora Small Batch Lot 006, a limited-edition cigar created by Master Blender Manuel. Read more

Casa Fuente Las Vegas to Close This Fall

January 31, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
It is time for one last cigar and a Mojito at the famous staple inside Caesar's Palace. Read more

Ferio Tego Adds Metropolitan Petites For TPE 2025

January 27, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Available in the Metropolitan Connecticut, Maduro, and Host blends, these 4" x 34 will be on display at Total Product Expo 2025 this week in Las Vegas. Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Sleepy Pat and Awards Recap

January 27, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Pat hold a brief recap of the 2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards, including the Cigar of the Year list. Read more

Perdomo Hires Michael Giannini

January 24, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, Perdomo Cigars announced that Michael Giannini, a longtime executive and figure of the cigar industry, has joined their Sales & Marketing team. Read more
FDA Updates

Cigar Industry Scores Second Win Against FDA in Regulation Case

January 24, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued its decision in CAA et al. v. FDA. Read more

El Rey del Mundo Adds Churchill Size

January 24, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
El Rey del Mundo is adding to its popular Shade Grown lineup with a new regular production Churchill size. Read more

Room101 Debuts 15th Anniversary

January 24, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Room101 continues its popular “Anniversary” series with a new, limited-edition 15th Anniversary cigar. Read more

Crowned Heads Announces Four Kicks Mule Kick LE 2025

January 23, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Crowned Heads has unveiled a 2025 iteration of its Four Kicks Mule Kick LE project. Read more

Tatiana Adds Three Toros in Groovy Blue, Chocolate and Vanilla

January 23, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Miami Cigar & Co. announces that the Tatiana Toros are on the way to shops. The Tatiana Groovy Blue, Chocolate and Vanilla will now come in a 6 x 54 Toro size. Read more

United Cigars Announces El Baton Firecracker with J.C. Newman

January 23, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
United Cigar and J.C. Newman Cigar Co. have announced a collaboration to celebrate a tobacco like no other: Cameroon. Read more
FDA Updates

FDA Withdraws Flavored Tobacco Ban

January 23, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced it plans to withdraw its proposed Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars rule. Read more

Bolivar Adds New Size to Cofradia Line

January 22, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
The new Bolivar Cofradia Gigante will begin shipping to retailers the first week of February. Read more

2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Person of the Year

January 21, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our 2024 Person of the Year! Read more

Quality Importers Expands Cigar Caddy Line with Ten Count Tackle Box

January 21, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Cigar Caddy has expanded its portfolio with the ten count Tackle Box. Read more

2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Company of the Year

January 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our 2024 Company of the Year award. Read more