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Cigar Industry News

Xikar Ion Dual-Jet Torch Lighters Now Shipping

November 9, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
This pocket-friendly lighter with a dual-jet torch includes a fuel adjustment wheel and a spacious fuel tank, capable of lighting up to 80 cigars. The textured design of the oversized... Read more

Black Label Trading Company Releases The Black Album: A Limited-Edition Anthology of Cigars

November 8, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
“With 2023 being our 10-year anniversary, we really wanted to close it out with a bang. I’ve had this idea of a “greatest hits” release for a while and I... Read more
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Habanos S.A. Announces Dates for Festival del Habano XXIV

November 7, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Habanos S.A. announced this week that the Festival del Habano XXIV in 2024 will take place from February 26th - March 1st, 2024 in Havana, Cuba. Read more
Box of Ferio Tego Prestige Cigars

Ferio Tego Adds Smaller Vitolas to Timeless Prestige

November 7, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
After a successful expansion to the Ferio Tego Timeless Prestige blend this summer with the Especiales, Ferio Tego is expanding the available experiences in the blend with two additional vitolas, the Divinos and the No. 4. Read more
Closed Box of Limited Edition Casa Magna Colorado Lancero Cigars

Quesada Releases Limited Edition Casa Magna Colorado Lancero

November 7, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Quesada Cigars is adding a Lancero to the Casa Magna Colorado line. Read more
Alec Bradley Fine & Rare BCN-143 Box of Open Cigars

Alec Bradley Fine & Rare BCN-143 Heading to Stores

November 7, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Alec Bradley Fine & Rare BCN-143 has begun shipping to retailers. The blend will make its retail debut this Saturday, November 11th. Read more
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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Ed Trevino of Luciano Cigars

November 7, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This week, Mitchell is out sick so Matt plays a solo host to Ed Trevino of Luciano Cigars. Read more
FDA Updates

CDC Survey Shows Underage Smoking Rates at Historic Lows

November 6, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released the results of its annual survey on youth tobacco use, which found that underage use is falling to historic lows.  Read more
FDA Updates

PCA Tells OMB to Remit Characterizing Flavor Rule Back to FDA

November 6, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) testified before the White House Office of Management and Budget's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) as part of the Administration's review of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) draft Final Rule "Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars." Read more
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Cohiba to Release Biometric Humidor with Limited Edition Cigar

November 6, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Cohiba (STG) announced today it is unveiling the brand’s exclusive 2023 holiday offering called The Cohiba Biometric Humidor. Read more
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2023 CRA Fall Freedom Packs Now Available

November 6, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The 2023 CRA Fall Freedom Packs are now headed to select retailers. Read more
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Les Fines Lames Announces Le Tag Cutter Necklace

November 6, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Les Fines Lames, the French company behind the Le Petit knife style cutters and the punch cutter bead bracelets has added another cutting accessory to its "wearable" collection. Read more
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J.C. Newman Begins Second Shipment Yagua and Black Diamond

November 6, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This week, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping the second and final release of the year of its famous Yagua and Diamond Crown Black Diamond cigars. Read more
Foundation Cigars Olmec Claro Robusto Cigar

Cigar Review: Foundation Cigars Olmec Claro Robusto

November 5, 2023 By Mitchell Santaga
The Olmec cigar is named after the Olmec people of Mexico who lived from around 1600 BCE to 350 BCE. They were found in the modern day states of Tabasco, Veracruz, and San Andrés Tuxtla region. Read more

Black Star Line Ceases Direct to Consumer Sales and Commits to Retail Partners

November 5, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Owner of Black Star Line Cigars, Aric Bey, states “It’s time to make a change. We are a bigger company and we don’t need to sell direct to consumer anymore.... Read more

Perdomo 30th Anniversary Now Shipping

November 5, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
The highly anticipated Perdomo 30th Anniversary will be coming to appointed merchants just in time for Thanksgiving. Three distinct blends will be available in the line; Each blend will be available... Read more

Montecristo Cigar Bar at Paris Las Vegas Now Open

November 5, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Montecristo Cigar Bar has officially opened its doors, and industry leaders from top-level cigar brands and Caesars Entertainment executives joined together to commemorate its grand opening celebration on Thursday, Nov... Read more
Alfonso Gran Selección Open Box of Cigars

Alfonso Gran Selección Begins Shipping

November 3, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This year's follow up to last year's Cigar of the Year in the new Alfonso line from Selected Tobacco S.A. has begin shipping to retailers nationwide. Read more
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Partagas Releases Holiday Gift Set

November 3, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
For holiday 2023, Partagas brings together two of its newest blends in a festive, Boveda-humidified four-pack. Read more
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Don Doroteo Ships Salt of the Earth

November 2, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Don Doroteo Cigars has announced that the “Salt of the Earth” line of cigars is now shipping to retailers across the United States. Read more