Cigar Industry News

Protocol Cigars announced the third installment in the Omertà Cigar Company Exclusive Cigar Series. The Law Part 3, like its predecessors, was created for Omertà Cigar Company in Oklahoma City,... Read more

Quality Importers Trading Company has announced the availability of the Xikar Hedron Lighter, now exclusively offered through Cigars International and Thompson Cigar to the United States. Xikar Hedron Lighter sets... Read more

On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop talk about how cigar reviews differ and debate over whether the price of the cigar should be a major contributing factor of the score. Read more

C.L.E. Cigar Company announces that the Eiroa CBT 51 is now shipping. This limited-edition blend is in celebration of Christian Eiroa’s 51st birthday. The cigar made its debut during a... Read more

The flagship releases of the Ferio Tego brand, Elegancia and Generoso, will arrive in stores October 24th. The 2023 Ferio Tego Elegancia and Generoso are the third annual limited release... Read more

Diesel is shipping “Sideshow” now. The limited-production, annually-released sampler features freakish-looking frontmarks just in time for spooky season. Diesel Sideshow takes the full-bodied Diesel Unlimited blend through a veritable funhouse... Read more

This week, An Phan of Drew Estate joins us to talk about the big year for the Liga Privada brand, including the H99, as well as the other things Drew Estate has been working on leading up to their return to PCA in 2024. Read more

Casa 1910 announced today its partnership with Puros 4 Me, Montenegro’s leading cigar importer. This collaboration promises to usher in an exciting new era of cigar enjoyment in Montenegro. Casa... Read more

United Cigars has started shipping the rereleases of two iconic Firecracker Limited Editions. Wiseman Maduro Firecracker and the Bandolero Firecracker originally released in 2021 and 2022 respectively before the Fourth... Read more

Quality Importers Trading Company announced this week the availability of the Palió PRO series torch lighters, which are now shipping to customers both globally and nationally. The Palió PRO series... Read more

This week, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) endorsed new legislation that would allow cigar bars in Wisconsin for the first time since 2009. Assembly Bill 451 removes the date, June... Read more

Emilio Cigars has announced the release of the Grimalkin Seasonal Edition, manufactured in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra. Grimalkin Seasonal is being released in time to enjoy for Halloween... Read more

Habanos S.A. today announced a new size of the Hoyo de Monterrey called the Destinos and it will be exclusive to duty free shops and the like at travel ports... Read more

La Aurora has announced the releaseof La Aurora 120Anniversary Limited Editionin celebration of their official 120thAnniversary (October 3).For 120 years, La Aurora has been crafting premium cigars that stand on... Read more

During the 2023 Carribean Habanos Days event in Willemstad, Curacao, Habanos S.A. introduced a new size of the Vegueros line called the Vegueros Centrogordos. In a memorable weekend full of... Read more

Do YOU want to win one of THREE amazing prizes from Drew Estate? Up for grabs is the following: It is very simple, comment below your name and email and... Read more

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration filed a notice of appeal of Judge Amit P. Mehta’s decision to vacate the deeming rule in the case of Cigar Association of America... Read more

This week, Jon Carney stops by in studio to catch up with Smokin Tabacco. Read more

The new regular production line for Hooten Young showcased at PCA 2023 is now shipping in preparation for the 30th Anniversary of Operation Gothic Serpent on October 3, 2023. Hooten... Read more

Macanudo has continued its collaboration with Napa Valley’s Flint Knoll Winery to produce Macanudo Estate Reserve Flint Knoll No 2. The limited-edition expression of Macanudo uses tobacco aged in wine... Read more