Cigar Industry News
Davidoff Introduces Voyager’s Selection Gran Robusto for Duty Free
June 25, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
The Voyager's Selection Black Band is a sampler Black Band Collection in a distinctive format featuring two cigars of each line. Read more
Plasencia Cigars Appoints Tim Griek Vice President of Sales
June 25, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Plasencia Cigars announced today in a press release the appointment of Tim Griek as Vice President of Sales, EMEA & Global Travel Retail. Read more
J.C. Newman Ships the America250 Cigar Humidor
June 14, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Handcrafted by Milwaukee Humidor Co., this humidor features a map of the United States carved from wood representing each state. Read more
Ernesto Perez-Carrillo to Make Event Exclusive with La Gloria Cubana
June 14, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Ernesto Perez-Carrillo has returned to La Gloria Cubana to release his latest blend, Los Gloriosos, in the Salomon vitola. Read more
CAO Ships Amazon Basin Daggers to Stores
June 14, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Amazon Basin Daggers are returning to retail for a limited time, delivering the brand’s legendary rainforest blend in a compact 4 x 38 format. Read more
Selected Tobacco Ships Atabey Black Delirios Limited-Edition Travel Humidor
June 14, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
United Cigars announced the shipment of the highly anticipated Atabey Black Delirios Limited-Edition Travel Humidor. Read more
United Ships Independence Firecracker Release for America 250
June 14, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Independence Firecracker began shipping to retailers in time for the 250th Birthday of our great nation this week. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Tom Zbyrad On Zino & Guilty Pleasures
June 14, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Nicole welcome Tom Zbyrad of Zino on the show for his debut to discuss the new Zino Honduras and some of Tom's favorite guilty pleasures. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Road Tripping From Ohio!
June 7, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Nicole are back from a short road trip to Ohio to pick up a new truck for Matt and discuss their journey. Read more
Spare Notes Series #87: Can New York Be Saved?
June 7, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, the trio discuss the 2026 PCA Trade Show and asks if New York can be saved from bad legislation. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Has The Use of AI Become Too Much?
May 28, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Nicole hold a discussion over whether Artificial Intelligence has been overly used and relied on in the industry. Read more
Drew Estate Announces New SVP of Marketing & Chief Innovation Officer Role
May 16, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Drew Estate has announced both the promotion of Jonathan Drew Sann to Chief Innovation Officer of Drew Estate as well as the hiring of Andrew Duncan as Senior Vice President of Marketing. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: 2026 PCA Post-Game Show
May 16, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Nicole have returned from both a brief multi week hiatus as well as from the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show & Convention. Read more
Drew Estate Announces New Factory and Farm in the Dominican Republic, “Drew Dominicana”
April 21, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
A New Drew Estate Factory and Exclusive Farm Is Coming To The Dominican Republic In Early 2027 - introducing “Drew Dominicana.” Read more
PCA 2026: Espinosa
April 21, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our booth visit to Espinosa Premium Cigars at PCA 2026. Read more
PCA 2026: Tatuaje
April 19, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our coverage of the Tatuaje booth at PCA 2026. Read more
Casa Carrillo Introduces Ascend for PCA 2026
April 17, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Casa Carrillo will introduce Ascend at PCA 2026 this weekend in New Orleans. Read more
Drew Estate Adding Deadwood Tobacco Co. Dominicana Buenas Noches at PCA
April 15, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
This year at the 2026 PCA Trade Show, Drew Estate will unveil Deadwood Tobacco Co. Dominicana Buenas Noches. Read more
Espinosa Announces Releases for PCA 2026
April 12, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Espinosa Premium Cigars will head into the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show with a broad slate of releases. Read more
SAG Imports Announces Jaime Flórez-Estrada as CEO
April 12, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
SAG Imports, Inc. announced this week the appointment of Jaime Flórez Estrada as Chief Executive Officer. Read more