Cigar Industry News

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

Meerapfel Cigar introduces a newly designed wooden chest, that will debut alongside the revelation of Meerapfel Cigar’s 2023 Master Blend releases. Meerapfel considers the unique packaging concept as a testament... Read more

Crowned Heads is proud to announce the addition of two new dedicated sales representatives to the team. These appointments come at a time of significant momentum for the company, and promise... Read more

La Aurora announces the release ofLa Aurora Small Batch, a new, limited-edition line that showcases Master Blender Manuel Inoa’s rarer works. The first to be released in the U.S. market... Read more

Julio and Justo began experimenting with Sumatra in 2016 – the same time they began growing Cameroon. This is the first year that they will release a blend with their... Read more

Last year, the three lines of Sancho Panza were revitalized by the creative juggernaut known as Matt Booth. On Monday, September 25, the intrigue around Sancho will intensify with the... Read more

On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop talk a little bit of baseball, football and what's going on in the industry this week. Read more

This week, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping Brick House Bricktoberfest cigars to 128retailers across the United States and in Germany. The 2023 release of Brick House Bricktoberfest cigars is... Read more

Alec Bradley announces today that the brand is rolling out an exclusive cigar and single barrel whiskey pairing series for Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG). Called “The Uncut Series,” the platform... Read more

On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the CARE for Moms Act (H.R. 5568&S. 2846), which is an extension of the Mothers... Read more

Plasencia announced yesterday that Jim Young has joined the company as an advisor and board member.Mr. Young has been in the premium cigar industry since 2011 with Oettinger Davidoff AG,... Read more

This week, Nicole returns to the show and catches up with Matt and Mitchell and slowly start to return to her cigar smoking routine. Read more

Renowned artist and blender of Selected Tobacco, Nelson Alfonso, has once again pushed the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship with his latest creation—three stunning porcelain ashtrays, each uniquely designed to... Read more

On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop respond to some comments that were made following the previous episode from the audience which seemed to be directed at Coop but applied to any media person. Read more

Agarnorsa Leaf introduced the Rare Leaf Reserve line back in 2021 and is now adding to it with the brand new blend, Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro. The core of the... Read more

JR Cigar is bringing a modern, upscale flair to one of their most popular budget lines. The “Crafted By” series has always brought the JR customer interesting and unique collaborations... Read more

This week Matt and Mitchell talk to Dan Davison about the upcoming New England Cigar Expo in New Hampshire on September 29th and 30th. Read more