Cigar Industry News

Diesel Announces Return of Sideshow Sampler

September 30, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Step right up and experience one of the most anticipated releases of the year: the incomparable Diesel Sideshow Sampler. Read more

Punch Announces Holiday Four Pack

September 30, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Forget Santa; Mr. Punch is spreading the holiday cheer this season with festive four pack. Each set features four classic Punch Cigars: Clásico, Gran Puro, Gran Puro Nicaragua, and Signature. It is a limited-edition gift set.  Read more

Spare Notes Series #61: Rumors and the New England Cigar Expo

September 30, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Mat and Kevin discuss the New England Cigar Expo as well as some very far out rumors that have been tossed around lately. Read more

Macanudo Releases Limited Edition Emissary España Torpedo

September 30, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Macanudo unveils a new addition to the Emissary España line: a box-pressed torpedo (6 x 52) vitola. This limited-edition release showcases the same sophisticated blend as the full-time cigar.  Read more

La Flor Dominicana Names Litto Gomez Jr. VP Retail Partnerships and Sales

September 30, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Following the departure of long time VP of Sales Jonathan M. Carney, La Flor Dominicana sent out a notice to retailers today that they have named Litto Gomez Jr. their replacement. Read more

Black Works Studio Introduces Intergalactic Event Horizon

September 27, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is pleased to announce the release of Intergalactic Event Horizon; hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. Read more

Tatuaje Begin Shipping Redux Monsters ‘Wolfman’

September 27, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
The fourth in the series of Redux Monsters, the Tatuaje Wolfman is a 7 1/2 x 52 Box Pressed vitola with a shaggy foot and features an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper and all Nicaragua binders and filler.  Read more

Apostate Cigars Announces Two New Cigars

September 27, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Apostate Cigars announces the launch of two highly anticipated cigars: Moroni's Trumpet and The Endowment. Read more

La Gloria Cubana Sampler Selección Suprema Makes Return

September 27, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Experience six top cigars in the La Gloria Cubana portfolio with the limited edition Selección Suprema. This rare box is a collection of the brand’s highest-rated blends, all of which received a 90+ rating. Read more

Macanudo Completes Flint Knoll Trifecta with Third Release

September 27, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
For the third and final Estate Reserve release, Macanudo has partnered with the award-winning Flint Knoll winery in Napa Valley to craft a cigar with tobacco aged in Cabernet barrels. Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Jon Carney Has a New Home with Bentley!

September 26, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Jon Carney returns but this time to talk about his new venture in the business, Bentley Tobacco! Read more

Blackened Cigars “M81 Maduro to The Core” and “S84 Shade to Black” to Launched Internationally

September 22, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Drew Estate announced the highly anticipated international launch of cigar lines: BLACKENED Cigars “M81 Maduro to The Core” and “S84 Shade to Black.” Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Rob Dietrich of Metallica’s Blackened American Whiskey!

September 22, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Kevin talk with Rob Dietrich of Blackened American Whiskey, the brand that is most commonly known as Metallica's brand of whiskey. Read more

West Tampa Cigars Adds Distribution in Canada Through Lindal Cigar Importers Inc.

September 22, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Canadian cigar aficionados have something new to celebrate as West Tampa Tobacco Co. makes its debut in Canada via a collaboration with Lindal Cigar Importers Inc. Read more

Black Star Line Releases Yasuke with Cigar Dojo

September 21, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Cigar Dojo and Black Star Line Cigars announced their first joint venture: the limited-edition Yasuke cigar. Read more

Cohiba Releases First Cigar Aged in Weller Full Proof Bourbon Barrels

September 21, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
The 2024 release from the Dominican brand features a USA Broadleaf binder aged in the same barrels as the elusive Weller Full Proof bourbon. Read more

Manny Iriarte to Release Opus X Society Cigar in October

September 21, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Manny Iriarte Enterprises will launch Fuente the OpusX Society Cigar with a marvelous event at the exclusive Tabacon Cigar Lounge in Miami, Florida on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Read more

Fratello Releases Bianco Nero at InterTabac 2024

September 17, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Fratello Cigars announced today the debut of its latest innovation, the Fratello Bianco Nero, at this year's InterTabac conference in Dortmund, Germany. Read more

Artista Ships David Ortiz HOF Cigar

September 17, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Artista Cigars announced today it has begun shipping the David Ortiz Hall of Fame (HOF) Cigars today. Read more

Drew Estate Announces the International Launch of Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas​ Bravas

September 17, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Drew Estate is thrilled to announce the European launch of its highly coveted Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas Bravas. Read more