Cigar Industry News

Back by popular demand, the Aladino Cameroon Reserva returns in July 2025 with its signature character, rare composition, and elevated presentation. Read more

Black Label Trading Company announced the shipment of Eletto to select retailers will begin this week. Eletto is hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra. Read more

Crowned Heads has finally announced its eleventh installment to the highly sought-after Las Calaveras series, Las Calaveras EL 2025. Read more

General Cigar has announced a new addition to Chillin' Moose — the Chillin' Moose Toro Humidified Five Pack — a sampler that gives cigar fans a chance to explore the heart of the Chillin’ Moose lineup. Read more

La Aurora has formally announced the release of the 120 Aniversario Lancero this summer in the US market.  Read more

On this episode, Matt and Pat welcome Nimish Desai on the show to talk about the upcoming launch of the Rocky Patel Thirtieth - celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the brand. Read more

Punch Cigars has assembled all three Knuckle Buster Stubbies in a new and convenient six-count humidified pack. Read more

Back by Popular Demand for 2025 the Traveling Cigar Road Show will roll across America –Bigger, Bolder, and Better Than Ever. Read more

On this episode, Pat dives into the Karen Read trail and the subsequent verdict of the second trail that was complete this week. Read more

La Aurora and Caribbean Sunrise Spirits are pleased to announce the opening of their Miami Distribution Center. Read more

Powstanie Cigars has announced that SBC24 cigars have begun shipping this week to customers who placed orders during this year’s trade show. Read more

Today, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and Cigar Association of America (CAA) announced that they are collaborating on a national study of cigar tax cap policies enacted and planned throughout the nation. Read more

West Tamp Tobacco Company announced the West Tampa Dark Time has shipped and is now available in the US and very shortly in international markets.  Read more

June is a particularly special month for Lure Cigars. It was Lou Cross Jr.’s birthday month, the celebration of Father’s Day, and the month he passed. Read more

With the leadership of a few state tobacconists and distributors, the state of Louisiana has become the third southern state to enact a cigar tax cap, following Arkansas and North Carolina. Read more

Black Works Studio has announced the release of Tooth and Bear as a Tooth & Bear Cigar Lounge exclusive, handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. Read more

Casa Carrillo announces the release of the third Annual Pledge of Allegiance cigar, a bold and patriotic limited edition that continues the brand’s celebrated tribute to American freedom. Read more

The Premium Cigar Association is announcing the appointment of George Rico of Gran Habano to fill Bichler's position as an associate member on the PCA Board of Directors.  Read more

Representing a new voice in the premium cigar world, Outcast Cigars is now shipping to retailers. Read more

This cigar marks the beginning of Patina y Viso Horny—a partnership rooted in friendship, curiosity, and a shared love for tobacco. Read more