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Cigar Industry News

Fratello Announces 18th Amendment as Part of Concealed Carry Collection

March 22, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Fratello Cigars announced today the official launch of its highly anticipated Concealed Carry program at the annual Premium Cigar Association 2024 Trade Show in Las Vegas. Read more

Quality Importers Launches XI80 Perfect Cut Large Ring Gauge Cutter

March 22, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Quality Importers Trading Company announces global availability of the XIKAR XI80 Perfect Cut Cigar Cutter tailored for large ring cigars. Read more

Miami Cigar to Showcase Tatiana Delights at PCA 2024

March 22, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Miami Cigar & Co. announced today that the Tatiana Delights cigar brand is to be showcased at the 2024 PCA. Read more

Miami Cigar Announces Return of Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve Limited Edition for PCA 2024

March 22, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Miami Cigar & Co. announces the unveiling of the limited-edition Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2024 at the 2024 PCA in Las Vegas. Miami Cigar & Co. previously released prior editions of the brand in 2011 and 2012. Read more

West Tampa Tobacco Company Announces Circle of Life

March 22, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, West Tampa Tobacco Company introduced their latest project: Circle of Life. Circle of Life brings together two of the industry’s most well-known master blenders, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo and Rick Rodriguez. Read more

E.P. Carrillo Announces Sumatra Line for PCA 2024

March 22, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
E.P. Carrillo unveiled its latest cigar blend today, the E.P. Carrillo Sumatra. Introducing the newest addition to E.P. Carrillo's portfolio, this blend is designed for everyday smokers who seek the brand’s pristine quality and complexity in a new format. Read more

CAO to Debut New FASA Line

March 22, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
CAO is launching two new collections called CAO FASA Sol and CAO FASA Noche. The lines share the same blend yet offer uniquesmoking experiences due to their distinctive wrappers. Read more

El Titán de Bronze Taps General Cigar to Distribute New Redemption Blend

March 22, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
El Titán de Bronze Cigar Factory and General Cigar will come together at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) show in Las Vegas on March 23-25 to debut a new expression of El Titán de Bronze’s Redemption brand. Read more

C.L.E. Bringing Display Cases for Asylum 867 to PCA 2024

March 22, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
C.L.E. Cigar Company announces that they will debut a newly created instore display case for the Asylum 867 at the 2024 PCA.  Read more

C.L.E. Announces PCA 2024 Trade Show Exclusives

March 22, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
C.L.E. Cigar Company announces the showcasing of its annual PCA Exclusive blends. In what has become a yearly tradition Christian Eiroa, and team will present the 2024 PCA Exclusive blends for C.L.E. Cigars, Eiroa Cigars, and Asylum Cigars. Read more

J.C. Newman Introduces Tampa Smokers Cigar with Baseball All Stars

March 22, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Earlier this week, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. introduced Tampa Smokers cigars at an event hosted by the Florida Sports Hall of Fame at J.C. Newman’s historic El Reloj cigar factory in Tampa, Florida. Read more

Protocol Cigars Releases Fourth Installment in Lawmen Series, Phoebe Couzins

March 21, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
There is a story behind the name; Phoebe Couzins was born in St. Louis, Missouri and was one of the first woman in United States history to graduate from Law school. Read more

Wildfire Cigar Company to Release Two Limited Editions at PCA 2024

March 21, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
'B-side' and 'The Hook' are both follow up cigars from previous releases for Wildfire Cigars. Read more

Fuente – Padron “Legends” Project Arrives in Stores

March 21, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
One of the most historic releases in cigar history, the Arturo Fuente and Padron “Legends” collaboration is now in retail stores. Read more

Quality Importers Expands Palio Line with Tazza Ashtray

March 21, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
This compact, all-metal, four-cigar rest personal ashtray, available in five colors, is set to ship in June. Read more

JRE’s Aladino Cameroon Reserva Line to Hit Shelves This June

March 21, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
This will be a limited production and only available through allocation. Read more

H. Upmann Celebrates 180th Anniversary With Commemorative Limited Edition Cigar and Humidor

March 21, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
The legacy of the brand began when German banker Herman Upmann took a leap of faith and moved to Havana, Cuba, to open a branch for his family bank. Read more

Spare Notes Series #54: Vanity Plates & PCA 2024 Pre-Show

March 20, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin, and Coop are back together to talk about the upcoming 2024 PCA Trade Show. Read more

Drew Estate Releases Asia Pacific Exclusive Liga Privada Unico Serie Bakkwa

March 19, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
Inspired by the Chinese delicacy Bakkwa, a symbol of good fortune and prosperity, this cigar aims to blend cultural significance with a smoking experience. ​ Read more

JRE to Bring New Cigar Line and Line Extension to PCA 24

March 19, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
The first release is the Aladino Maduro Gordo, made with large ring gauge cigar enthusiasts in mind, while the second release called the Aladino Fuma Noche, is rich and intense, geared for those who seek a fuller-bodied smoke. Read more