Cigar Industry News

Cigar Review: Released back in 2016, the Andalusian Bull is an homage to the heritage of cigars in Spain and based on an old mold that Litto brought back from the country. Read more

This week Matt welcomes on industry veteran Bobby Newman of J.C. Newman! Read more

Gurkha Cigar Group announced the third Year of the Dragon installment is now shipping to retailers. Read more

Room101 is bringing a popular — and hefty — size to The Big Payback Maduro line. The new cigar, Room101 The Big Payback 70s Maduro, is a 7 x 70 and the biggest size offering in the The Big Payback Maduro line.  Read more

Back in 2021, the Tatuaje LLE (Limited Lonsdale Extra), was released with a Sumatra wrapper as Tatuaje LLE Capa Especial as a small, Limited run in boxes of twenty. This year, Tatuaje decided to bring this vitola back for another Limited run with a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, the Tatuaje LLE Broadleaf Reserva. Read more

Black Works Studio is pleased to announce the release of Hawaiian Tiger as an R. Field Wine Co. exclusive; hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. Read more

LeRoy Neiman Collector’s Edition cigars are handcrafted at J.C. Newman’s historic El Reloj cigar factory in Tampa, Florida. Read more

On September 28, 2024, the New England Cigar Expo will witness the exclusive launch of the World’s Strongest cigar. This limited-edition masterpiece promises to redefine the boundaries of cigar strength and craftsmanship, available first to the attendees of the Expo. Read more

Los Statos Deluxe is expanding its profile with an impressive new Connecticut Shade cigar. Los Statos Deluxe Connecticut, the third entry Read more

Drew Estate announced earlier this week the return of the highly anticipated Liga Privada Unico Serie Pancetta, scheduled to debut at the upcoming New Jersey Cigar Festival this year. Read more

Pospiech Distribution announced this week the promotion of Mike Palmer to the position of National Sales Manager. Read more

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has announced the hiring of Shannon Marie as its new Director of Trade Show and Events. Shannon's first day with the PCA was July 15, 2024. Read more

Cavalier Genève Cigars announced earlier today that its Limited Edition 2024 will be released in August. The LE2024 has been produced in one size only, a 5.5 x 58 Double Figurado. Read more

C.L.E. Cigar Company announced today that the Asylum 12 2024 is now shipping. The Asylum 12 cigar brand is released yearly, and this 2024 version is housed in new sleekly designed packaging.  Read more

Punch Cigars is delighted to announce a classy new vitola in the Golden Era line. The new size is a 7 x 38 Lancero, and it features the same spectacular Corojo-heavy blend as previous Golden Era releases.  Read more

This week Matt and Kevin welcome Izola "Izzy" woods from Drew Estate onto the show for her first visit to talk bout all things DE and what is to come this year. Read more

Check out the latest episode of the Spare Notes Series here! Read more

When arguing that it should be "my body, my choice", shouldn't everyone including cigar smokers have the same right to chose how they use their body as well? Read more

Fratello Cigars announced the second chapter in its exclusive Concealed Carry program, the Detroit River, set to begin shipping to select retailers on July 15, 2024. Read more

Davidoff has kicked off the Summer with its Zino “Summer All Year Long” road tour which will be traveling all over the country, making an impact at tobacco shops and cigar festivals all year long. Read more