Cigar Industry News

Crowned Heads has announced its latest installment to their highly sought-after and eagerly anticipated annual Las Calaveras series, Las Calaveras EL 2024, along with a release to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the brand, Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario. Read more

Plasencia 1865 has announced the release of the Alma del Fuego Ometepe Edición Limitada. This blend is the first of its kind, as it is the only cigar that has a wrapper made with tobacco from Ometepe. Read more

The Saint Luis Rey Carenas line, first launched in 2021, is expanding with a new extra-aged blend – Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar. Read more

West Tamp Tobacco Company has announced that West Tampa Lanceros have begun to ship, both in the US and international markets. Read more

This week Matt and Kevin celebrate the 2024 Smokin Tabacco CFCF Raffle and announce all the winners as well as the final total raised. Read more

This week Matt and Kevin welcome Nicholas Perdomo on the show for the first time to talk about Perdomo 30th Anniversary and what is to come as the torch slowly gets passed down. Read more

The 2024 Limited Edition Lunatic Firecracker is has begun shipping to stores in time for the Fourth of July, offering cigar enthusiasts a rare opportunity to savor a one-of-a-kind smoking experience. Read more

Espinosa Premium Cigars has announced that they will be entering the Canadian market with Brigham Enterprises as their distributor. Read more

The Women of PCA, a new resource group within the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), hosted its inaugural policy conference in Washington D.C. on June 5, 2024. Read more

The Asylum Cigar line, (C.L.E. Cigar Company), is known for its unorthodox and out of the box thinking when it comes to their cigars. Read more

E.P. Carrillo announced today the addition of the exclusive Pledge of Allegiance Salomon cigar to their distinguished collection. Read more

One year after its debut, Ferio Tego is adding a toro format to their award-winning Summa Blend. Read more

Matt, Kevin and Coop discuss the 2024 Smokin Tabacco CFCF Fundraiser as well as the state of the industry being in what is one of the quietest periods in a long time. Read more

This week Matt and Kevin talk about the 2024 Smokin Tabacco CFCF Raffle Fundraiser and announce someone's, answer questions we have received and discuss the event further.  Read more

La Aurora has announced the Best Sellers 2024 Sampler Pack. The 2024 Sampler Pack offers aficionados a curated selection of ten top-rated cigars, showcasing the best-selling blends from La Aurora. Read more

Brand owner Lou Cross of Lure Cigars announced this week the release “The Last Cast” – the first Limited Edition cigar to honor the memory of his late father, Lou Cross Jr. Read more

JM Tobacco, Inc. announced yesterday the imminent release of its highly anticipated Limited Edition Española Year of the Dragon cigars, set to ship to retailers today. Read more

Hoyo de Monterrey will mark its evolution with the launch of two new collections, Hoyo de Monterrey Rojo and Hoyo de Monterrey Oscuro. Read more

In honor of Perdomo’s 30th anniversary in the cigar industry, the company released the 30th Anniversary cigar line to celebrate. Here is our review of the Maduro Read more

Drew Estate is delighted to announce the return of the much-anticipated Liga Privada Unico Serie “Year of the Rat,” available exclusively at Drew Diplomat Retailers nationwide. Read more