Cigar Industry News
United Cigars Announce Limited Gold Star Line to Benefit Families of Fallen Navy Seals for PCA 2024
February 15, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
This Gold Star limited-edition will be available in one vitola measuring 6” x 54 and will be presented in 20-count boxes. Limited to 4,000 cigars, this release honors the Navy Seals’ dedication and support of our way of life. Read more
S.T. Dupont Releases ‘Memento Mori’ Collection
February 13, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
S.T. Dupont presents a reimagined and iconic skull design with philosophical meaning, creating a potent symbol serving as a reminder to embrace the preciousness of life and to live each moment to the fullest. Read more
Erik Wentworth is Back – Launches 3 Leaf Cigars
February 12, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Erik Wentworth, formerly of Hammer & Sickle, announced today the release of 3 Leaf. Read more
Cigar Review: Perdomo 30th Anniversary Connecticut Epicure
February 12, 2024 By Kevin Acuff
For a cigar company to celebrate a 30th anniversary is a major milestone. Looking back to where Nick started the company, it is hard to believe he and his wife Janine started the company, Nick’s Cigars back in 1992 in their garage while Nick worked a full-time job as an air traffic controller. Read more
Espinosa Hires Chrissy Stratman to Southwest Territory Sales
February 12, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Espinosa Premium Cigars has announced the hiring of Chrissy Stratman. Chrissy joins the Espinosa Team as the new Southwest Territory Manager for the states of Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, and New Mexico. Read more
Lure Cigars Announce Release of Second line, Habano
February 10, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
The company was created by Lou Cross III to honor the memory of his late father, Lou Cross Jr., a lifelong outdoorsman, avid fisherman, and a cigar enthusiast. Read more
United Cigars Kills ‘Dragon Slayer’ and Leaves Unnamed
February 10, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
United Cigars was poised to unleash a fiery masterpiece, draped in red and gold, dubbed the Dragon Slayer this week until the legal hands of justice sheathed their sword. Read more
Aganorsa Leaf Unveils Supreme Leaf Gran Robusto Exclusively for Wooden Indian Tobacco’s 60th Anniversary.
February 9, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Aganorsa Leaf announced the release of its latest addition to the Supreme Leaf line – the Gran Robusto. Measuring 5” x 56, this exclusive vitola commemorates the 60th anniversary of Wooden Indian Tobacco, a milestone for the Havertown, PA brick-and-mortar. Read more
Allison Trainer Departs Hooten Young
February 9, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Allison Trainer is departing from Hooten Young to continue growing her cigar business consulting, Abbondanza. Read more
Davidoff Announces The Year of Collectors Edition Containing All Zodiac Releases
February 9, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
After twelve successful yearly launches dedicated to the Chinese zodiac, Davidoff surprises its aficionados and collectors around the world with an extraordinary collection: The Davidoff The Year of Collector's Edition Read more
S.T. Dupont Reveals New Koi Fish Collection
February 8, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
ST Dupont has a reputation for creating some really unique products among their existing models of cutters, lighters and non cigar related accessories. Their most recent creation comes to us today, they have announced their new Koi Fish collection. Read more
CAO to Use AI For Virtual Hot Rod Dream Concept
February 8, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Cruising behind CAO’s release of the mammoth Resonator cigar is the “Flathead Dream Machine,” an AI tool that puts the CAO smoker in the driver’s seat. Read more
E.P. Carrillo Announces Wayne Stoner as National Sales Manager
February 8, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
E.P. Carrillo Cigars announced today the promotion of Wayne Stoner to National Sales Manager starting February 19, 2024. Read more
Industry Veteran Ike Karipides Promoted to SVP, Sales at Drew Estate
February 8, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
In his new role, Karipides will also oversee the company’s Wholesale sales channel as well as the Trade Marketing and Business Intelligence departments. Read more
Ferio Tego Releases Timeless Panamericana Secreto
February 8, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Building on the momentum of the successful expansion from the Ferio Tego Timeless Prestige blend in the latter half of 2023, Ferio Tego introduces a new addition to its Timeless Panamericana line – the Secreto. Read more
TPE 2024 Tradeshow Recap
February 7, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
Another year, another cigar trade show in the books. TPE, also known as the Total Product Expo, hosted another successful event at the Las Vegas Convention Center between January 31st and February 2nd. Read more
Rabbit Air Releases Lofoten Islands Collection to Contemporary Artists Series
February 7, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
Marina Ester Castaldo's original artwork, Lofoten Islands, is inspired by an arctic paradise in Norway where the mountains stand tall and mighty and the clear waters of the Norwegian Sea hug the rocky shores. Read more
Quality Importers Release Limited Year of the Dragon Accessories
February 7, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
This carefully curated collection pays homage to the powerful symbol of the dragon. Read more
Cigar Review: Casa 1910 Soldadera Edition Teniente Angela
February 5, 2024 By Mitchell Santaga
Check out our latest cigar review on the Casa 1910 Soldadera Edition, the Teniente Angela. Read more
2023 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Airport Selfie Winner
February 4, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
In one of our more...less conventional awards, this is a contest that used to belong to Cigar Coop. After William Cooper gave us his blessing, we decided to give it a go in 2023. Read more