Cigar Industry News

Check out our 2025 Smokin Tabacco Company of the Year Award! Read more

With this release, Valacari and Lure Cigars continue their commitment to offering premium cigars at an accessible price point Read more

​J.SANN & SON is the next chapter of the Jonathan Drew story within Drew Estate. Built as a “generational establishment,” J.SANN & SON was inspired by the birth of Jonathan’s son and marks a new level of relationship between Drew Estate and its founder. Read more

Ferio Tego announced today the release of the Ferio Tego Metropolitan 30 Years, a limited-production cigar marking three decades of the Metropolitan brand and its enduring commitment to consistency, a broad range of flavor and experience, and overdelivering value. Read more

The new Fuente Fuente OpusX Serie “Heaven and Earth” Purple Rain Diademas Selection Diademas 54, 56, and 60 will be released toward the end of 2026. Read more

The New England Cigar Expo returns Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26, 2026 at Dreamers Ranch in Windham, New Hampshire. Read more

Smoke Inn Cigars announced today the acquisition of Cubariqueño Cigar Company, the creators of Protocol Cigars, a boutique brand celebrated for its distinctive story, blends, and dedicated following. Read more

Alec Bradley is continuing its Uncut Series with the release of Batch 9 featuring Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey and the 2025 edition of Alec Bradley Fine & Rare. Read more

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced a new partnership agreement with Honduras’ Festival del Puro y el Café, strengthening international collaboration in one of the world’s fastest-growing premium cigar regions. Read more

Alec Bradley announced the release of its new Fat Pack, a five-cigar bundle crafted for smokers seeking a superior smoking experience in a shorter vitola. Read more

Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) and Entre Humos LLC have officially partnered to bring Club Macanudo to the Caribbean, marking the brand’s first location in the region. Read more

For the first time, Fox Cigar and Cavalier have come together to collaborate on an exclusive, produced exclusively honoring the WM 2026. Read more

Don Emmanuel Cigars announced this week its official expansion into Panama. Read more

On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Nicole and Coop sit down for the annual year in review show. Read more

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has announced the results of its most recent Board of Directors election. Read more

Fratello Cigars announced today it has added a new distribution partner in Montenegro with Casa de Puros. Read more

Punch Cigars is putting a new twist on an old favorite to celebrate the Chinese New Year with the limited-edition Egg Roll XL. Read more

On this episode, Shiah Goldberg of Blend and Barrel joins us to discuss his industry origins and where that has led him. Read more

On this episode, Anto of JM Tobacco joins us where he reveals the company will celebrate its 30th Anniversary of its Espanola line later this year. Read more

On this episode, Matt and Nicole kick off the new year and talk about what is to come with 2025 Awards and beyond. Read more