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Cigar Industry News

Hiram & Solomon Cigars Unveils Limited Edition “High Twelve” to Honor Grand Master J. Eugene Margroff

February 23, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Hiram & Solomon Cigars unveiled the High Twelve, the newest addition to its Grand Lodge Series. Read more

Two Guys Smoke Shop Announces New England Cigar Expo 2025 Dates

February 22, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Two Guys Smoke Shop is also celebrating it's 40th Anniversary this year. Read more

Drew Estate Announces Next Freestyle Live Featuring First “Dominican Focused” Blend

February 22, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
This week, Drew Estate introduced their latest Freestyle Live Event Pack, featuring a blend that puts the Dominican Republic front and center at a normally Nicaraguan loyal collection. Read more

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust to Ship Sobremesa Solita “Red” Next Week

February 22, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (DTT) announced it will begin shipping the anticipated Sobremesa Solita “Red” on February 25th, 2025, to select retailers. Read more

Gurkha Announces Fat Boy Line

February 22, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Gurkha Cigar Group has introduced a brand-new project called Fat Boy. Read more

Cigar Review: Plasencia Ometepe Edición Limitada

February 18, 2025 By Pat Chamberlain
Check out our cigar review of the Ometepe Edición Limitada by Plasencia. Read more

Alec Bradley Ships 2025 Filthy Hooligan and Filthy Hooligan Shamrock

February 18, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Alec Bradley is kicking off the St. Patrick’s Day celebration early with the return of its seasonal favorites, Filthy Hooligan and Filthy Hooligan Shamrock. Read more

E.P. Carrillo Begins Shipping Endure

February 12, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
E.P. Carrillo has begun shipping Endure, the first release in the Perez-Carrillo Premier Collection, shipping to retailers this week. Read more

Ferio Tego Expands to Canada

February 12, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Ferio Tego is now available in Canada. The company has partnered with Kretek International Canada (“Kretek Canada”) for distribution throughout country. Read more

Black Label Trading Co. to Ship Super Deluxe Next Week

February 12, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Black Label Trading Company will begin shipping the Super Deluxe to select retailers beginning next week. Read more

Serafin De Cuba Introduces El Capitan for PCA 2025

February 10, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Serafin de Cuba Cigars has announced a new release called the El Capitan. The company plans to roll out this new line of cigars at the upcoming 2025 PCA trade show in New Orleans. Read more

Gellis Family Cigars Introduces New Absolutos Line

February 10, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Gellis Family Cigars has announced a new line called Absolutos, which Gellis says utilizes 100% Sun Grown Nicaraguan tobaccos. Read more

Spare Notes Series #68: TPE Recap and Some Hot Takes

February 10, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Coop cover a wide range of topics from TPE, ProCigar and the average retailer. Read more

LOFB Announces Staff Changes, New NA Beer Launch

February 10, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
LOFB International’s global CEO, President & Founder Adam Levine, today announces that Rob Maneson, has decided to resign from his role of Presidents USA and Americas. Read more

Saka Roulette: 2025 Smokin Tabacco DTT Contest Round 2

February 6, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
The first round winner has been picked and the second round contest has been announced. Read here to learn how to win? Read more

Edca Quiñones Has Joined Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust

February 6, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Edca Quiñones has joined Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust as their first ever, in-house Sales Representative. Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: TPE Recap and First Saka Roulette Winner

February 6, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Smokin Tabacco Show, Matt and Pat talk TPE and announce the first Saka Roulette Contest Winner. Read more

Romeo y Julieta Celebrates 150th Anniversary

February 5, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
“Celebrating 150 years is a moment of immense pride for all of us,” said Davide Moro, CEO of Altadis U.S.A. Read more

Nick Goss Announces New Limited Edition Release

February 3, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Nick Goss, an independent cigar broker from the northeast, has announced a limited edition project to add to his cigar brand, Goss Cigars. Read more

S.T. Dupont Updates Camouflage Collection

February 3, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
While the Camouflage collection is not something new, S.T. Dupont will be updating the collection with new colors for 2025. Read more