Cigar Industry News
Quality Importers Announce New Xikar Xl1 Perfect Cut Cigar Cutter is Shipping Globally
January 30, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
The new cutter features the classic teardrop design that is bold, masculine, and superbly engineered, yet features a closed back to ensure the exact straight cut of a cigar. Read more
Rocky Patel Releases New Size of ALR Second Edition as Casa de Montecristo Exclusive
January 29, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
The ALR Second Edition Robusto Grande has warm cocoa notes and hints of cream – a perfect choice to pair with your morning coffee, yet bold enough to match your favorite spirit. Read more
Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Post Embargo Blend Code 815
January 29, 2024 By Dee Pitman
Alec Bradley reintroduces the Post Embargo line after a couple year hiatus. The original Post Embargo was released in 2015 and was discontinued in 2021. Read more
2023 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Company of the Year
January 29, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
This award, which goes to the company who we felt had the best year in the business for a handful of reasons goes to Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Read more
J.C. Newman Opens Cigar Workers Park
January 27, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
On Tuesday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, U.S. Congresswoman Kathy Castor, and the Newman family cut the ribbon to open Cigar Workers Park. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: The Rum Episode!
January 27, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
This week Matt and Kevin enjoy some different rums and smoke some great cigars with them. Read more
Cavalier Geneve Adds Corona Size to Black II and BII Viso Jalapa for TPE
January 26, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Cavalier Genève announces that it is adding the Black II and BII Viso Jalapa 5.75x44 Coronas to its core line offering as of TPE 2024. Read more
Espinosa Releases Knuckle Sandwich “56”
January 26, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Espinosa Premium Cigars announced today the release of the second Guy Fieri Birthday Cigar, the Knuckle Sandwich “56” cigar. Read more
United to Introduce Connecticut Firecracker at TPE 2024
January 26, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
United Cigars expands its iconic Firecracker line with the introduction of the Firecracker Connecticut. Read more
CAO Announces Largest Flathead Cigar with Resonator
January 26, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
CAO will release its largest full-time Flathead cigar to date with an 8 x 60 monster smoke named after the hefty component of a car’s exhaust system. Read more
Gurkha Cigar Group Announces Unique Collaboration for The Year of the Dragon with 4 Additional Releases
January 25, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
The project is the first collaboration of it’s kind - 5 different manufacturing partners to release an entire project incrementally throughout the year. Each box contains a humidor seal and is the perfect collector’s item commemorating the Year of the Dragon 2024. Read more
My Father Cigars and Tatuaje Cigars Release La Union
January 25, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of their working relationship, both My Father Cigars and Tatuaje have created a limited-edition project named La Union. “La Union” (The Union), a trademark owned by My Father Cigars, consists of two different crafted boxes, one in black and the other in red. Read more
2023 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Person of the Year – Carlos “Carlito” Fuente Jr.
January 23, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
If you have picked up a cigar more than once in the last twelve months...or maybe even in your life, there a serious chance you have heard of Arturo Fuente or even its third generation owner, Carlos "Carlito" Fuente Jr. Read more
New Brand: Lure Cigars Makes Debut
January 23, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Lure Cigars was created by Lou Cross III to honor the memory of his late father, Lou Cross Jr. He was a lifelong outdoorsman, avid fisherman, and a cigar enthusiast. Read more
United to Release Lunatic Firecracker in 2024
January 20, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
This year’s annual United Cigar July Firecracker series will be the highly coveted Lunatic line by Aganorsa Leaf. Read more
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Launches Tobacco Tasting Classes at El Reloj Factory in Tampa
January 19, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
In this smoking class, visitors to J.C. Newman’s historic El Reloj cigar factory in Tampa, Florida will learn about 24 types of premium cigar tobacco grown in 9 countries and smoke a selection of single-leaf puritos. Read more
2023 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Best Show Guest
January 19, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Every year we give an award for Best Show Guest on the Smokin Tabacco Show. This award is based on the total views of the episodes of shows that featured guests which also usually dictates the guest's popularity. Read more
Cigar Review: CLE PCA Exclusive 2023 Robusto
January 19, 2024 By Mitchell Santaga
CLE introduces their inaugural PCA exclusive in 2023 that was only available for purchase by retailers who attended the tradeshow in person. Read more
Crowned Heads Announces Mil Días Maduro
January 18, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
Mil Días Maduro will make its global debut at the upcoming Total Product Expo (TPE) trade show to be held January 31-February 2, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read more
Quality Importers Announce Price Reductions for 2024
January 18, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
Quality Importers is implementing a price reduction on select products within our portfolio of esteemed brands including Xikar®, Palio®, Humidor Supreme® AND Hydra®. Read more