Cigar Industry News
Blackbird Cigar Co. To Rasie Prices
June 7, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, Blackbird Cigar Co. announced they will be increasing prices in 2022. The company sent out the following memo: “As we progress and evolve everyday as a company, we a... Read more
Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Maduro Makes Glorious Return to PCA
June 7, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Aganorsa Leaf is excited to announce the highly acclaimed Aniversario Maduro will return this summer to the PCA. This year’s edition utilizes the same blend of 100% Aganorsa... Read more
Crowned Heads Unveils Las Calaveras 2022
June 7, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Crowned Heads is proud to announce the next installment in the annual Limited Edition series of Las Calaveras known officially as Las Calaveras EL 2022. EL 2022 will... Read more
Casa Cuevas Promotes Alec Cuevas to Director of Brand Development
June 6, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Casa Cuevas Cigars announces that Alec Cuevas has been promoted to Director of Brand Development. Alec Cuevas, son of Luis Cuevas Jr. was the Director of Operations before this announcement.... Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Things You Probably Did Know About Cigars
June 6, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
This week we are back in the JC Newman Cigar Studios and Jon Carney and Matt reconnect after Jon’s absence. They talk about the new cigar that Litto announced on... Read more
Spare Notes Series #19: Are PCA Exclusives Worth It?
June 6, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you from the Drew Estate Cigar Studios – Spare Notes is back once again and we are beginning to creep into the PCA Trade Show season. This time... Read more
Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Announces Upcoming Release of Double Broadleaf- Experimental Series
June 5, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Alec Bradley Cigar Company’s Alan, Alec and Bradley Rubin spilled the beans on the upcoming release of Double Broadleaf- Experimental Series to Cigar Aficionado Executive Editor, David Savona... Read more
Protocol Announces Limited Edition “F-Train” Cigar
June 5, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
It has been fully documented that Protocol Cigars prides itself on its engagement and connection to Cigar Groups. Protocol Cigars’ philosophy is that these cigar groups are an important and... Read more
Ace Prime Announces PCA Exclusive – Maria Lucia
June 5, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Ace Prime announces the prospective launch of “Maria Lucia” at the 2022 Las Vegas PCA Tradeshow. The new smoke is inspired by the story of grit, passion and... Read more
Warped Cigars Announces Return of Eagles Descent
June 4, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Warped Cigars are excited to announce the return of a fan favorite which was never released on a worldwide level, Eagles Descent. Originally released as a retailer exclusive... Read more
PCA Announces All-New “Fuente Friday” Seminar at PCA 2022
June 4, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced today a brand-new seminar will take place on Friday, July 8, 2022, from 1—2:30 PM as part of its education day before the opening... Read more
PCA Launches Retailer Grassroots Campaign Against Flavor Rule
June 4, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association is unveiling a new microsite fightflavorbans.com to afford retailers the opportunity to weigh in on the FDA’s recent action on flavored cigars. The Food & Drug... Read more
First Bellatto Premium Cigars Brand “Knockaround” Unveild – Expected at PCA 2022
June 4, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
The much anticipated first look at the new line of cigars from Tony Bellatto is finally here. Officially named “Knockaround”, the company looks to make a strong first impression and... Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: New Kid On The Block Jeffery Amendola Returns!
May 27, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
This week with Chris Monaco in the tattoo chair, Jeffery Amendola flys solo and returns to talk about Amendola Family Cigar Co. and updates us on how far they have... Read more
2022 CFCF Fundraiser Concludes With $51,000 Raised – Message From Matt
May 26, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
The 2022 Smokin Tabacco x Cigar Family Charitable Foundation Raffle has now ended. This year we wanted to beat last years amount of $7,000. We set a goal... Read more
United Cigars to Release 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Selected Tobacco Humidors For Ambassador Fine Cigars
May 25, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Limited-Edition Selected Tobacco, 40 count Humidor to be released celebrating 25 years of Ambassador Fine Cigars. Vartan Seferian has been the model of the finer lifestyle for not... Read more
La Flor Dominicana Gourmet Smoke Sessions To Return – “Tour Del Mundo”
May 25, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
La Flor Dominicana and Hacking Gourmet are proud to announce Season Two of the “La Flor Dominicana Gourmet Smoke Sessions” (LFD GSS), “La Flor Dominicana Gourmet Smoke Sessions – Tour... Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Andy Green of Ashton Cigars
May 24, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
This week at the J.C. Newman Cigar studio, Andy Green of Ashton Cigars joins us to talk about one of the most iconic brands in the business. Andy talks to... Read more
PCA: Premium Cigar Industry Argues Case Against Deeming Rule
May 23, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, representatives from PCA, including President Greg Zimmerman, attended oral arguments in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia presented before Judge Amit P. Mehta in the... Read more
Red Anchor Cigars to Relaunch at PCA 2022 – Celebrate 250th Anniversary
May 23, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Boutique Cigar is a term overused in the cigar industry today, but as you look through history, there is no denying the Red Anchor cigar was the first... Read more