Cigar Industry News

Ferio Tego Adds Metropolitan Petites For TPE 2025

January 27, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Available in the Metropolitan Connecticut, Maduro, and Host blends, these 4" x 34 will be on display at Total Product Expo 2025 this week in Las Vegas. Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Sleepy Pat and Awards Recap

January 27, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Pat hold a brief recap of the 2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards, including the Cigar of the Year list. Read more

Perdomo Hires Michael Giannini

January 24, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, Perdomo Cigars announced that Michael Giannini, a longtime executive and figure of the cigar industry, has joined their Sales & Marketing team. Read more
FDA Updates

Cigar Industry Scores Second Win Against FDA in Regulation Case

January 24, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued its decision in CAA et al. v. FDA. Read more

El Rey del Mundo Adds Churchill Size

January 24, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
El Rey del Mundo is adding to its popular Shade Grown lineup with a new regular production Churchill size. Read more

Room101 Debuts 15th Anniversary

January 24, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Room101 continues its popular “Anniversary” series with a new, limited-edition 15th Anniversary cigar. Read more

Crowned Heads Announces Four Kicks Mule Kick LE 2025

January 23, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Crowned Heads has unveiled a 2025 iteration of its Four Kicks Mule Kick LE project. Read more

Tatiana Adds Three Toros in Groovy Blue, Chocolate and Vanilla

January 23, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Miami Cigar & Co. announces that the Tatiana Toros are on the way to shops. The Tatiana Groovy Blue, Chocolate and Vanilla will now come in a 6 x 54 Toro size. Read more

United Cigars Announces El Baton Firecracker with J.C. Newman

January 23, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
United Cigar and J.C. Newman Cigar Co. have announced a collaboration to celebrate a tobacco like no other: Cameroon. Read more
FDA Updates

FDA Withdraws Flavored Tobacco Ban

January 23, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced it plans to withdraw its proposed Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars rule. Read more

Bolivar Adds New Size to Cofradia Line

January 22, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
The new Bolivar Cofradia Gigante will begin shipping to retailers the first week of February. Read more

2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Person of the Year

January 21, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our 2024 Person of the Year! Read more

Quality Importers Expands Cigar Caddy Line with Ten Count Tackle Box

January 21, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Cigar Caddy has expanded its portfolio with the ten count Tackle Box. Read more

2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Company of the Year

January 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our 2024 Company of the Year award. Read more

2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Factory of the Year

January 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our 2024 Factory of the Year Award. Read more

PCA Announces Sponsors and Events for PCA 2025

January 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association has announced a number of key sponsors and events of its upcoming trade show. Read more
FDA Updates

FDA Publishes Nicotine Rule

January 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Last week, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published its proposed rule to establish a maximum nicotine level for cigarettes and certain other combustible tobacco products. Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: The Beauty and Magic of Working in Retail Shops

January 17, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Pat discuss the art and beauty of the retail shops with Michale Herklots. Read more

2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Accessory of the Year

January 17, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our 2024 Accessory of the Year Award! Read more

Alec Bradley Releases New Uncut Pairing with Green River Distillery

January 17, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
For the first time, Alec Bradley will feature a private-label cigar, Alligator Char, in the Uncut Series. Read more