Cigar Industry News
Crowned Heads Adds New Vitola “Topes” to Mil Dias as Regular Production
June 22, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Crowned Heads is bringing some fresh new items to PCA 2023. One of those items is a new regular production size to the Mil Dias line. This will... Read more
El Rey Del Mundo Shade Grown to Launch in July
June 22, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
El Rey del Mundo will release a new expression called “Shade Grown” in July. The line launches with two full-time sizes and one limited edition vitola. Handcrafted at... Read more
Luciano Cigars & Dalay Zigarren Announces U.S. Distribution and New Cigars for PCA 2023
June 22, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Luciano Cigars and Dalay Zigarren are proud to announce a new partnership between the two companies for the exclusive distribution of Dalay products by Luciano Cigars in the... Read more
Black Works Studio Announces Poison Dart for PCA 2023
June 22, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) will be showcasing a new release at this year’s PCA in Las Vegas; Poison Dart.Hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.... Read more
C.L.E. Announces Asylum 867 at PCA 2023
June 22, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
C.L.E. Cigar Company announces the release of Asylum 867 (formerly known as Deadwood Tobacco Co. Chasing the Dragon). Asylum, recognized for its bold and edgy cigars, pushes the... Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: PCA Pre-Game Part II with Scott Pearce
June 22, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by JC Newman – Last week, Scott Pearce, Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) joins us to talk about the upcoming 2023 PCA Trade Show... Read more
Black Label Trading Co. Announces New Vitolas for Several Core Lines
June 20, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Black Label Trading Company is thrilled to announce the debut of new vitolas for several of its core line products at this year’s PCA trade show in Las... Read more
United Cigars Ignites the Summer with the Black Bomb Firecracker
June 20, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This summer, United Cigars proudly introduces the Black Bomb Firecracker with an enhanced blend, and new twenty-five count box format. The United Firecracker was first cigar on the... Read more
Ferio Tego Adds Especiales to Timeless Prestige
June 20, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Ferio Tego is expanding the Timeless Prestige blend with the addition of a lancero format. The Ferio Tego Especiales measures 6 ¼” in length with a 38 ring... Read more
Drew Estate to Return to PCA Trade Show in 2024
June 20, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
With the PCA 2023 only a few weeks away and rumors already swirling, Drew Estate announced today that they will return to the coveted PCA trade show in... Read more
Spare Notes Series #38: Matt’s Disappointment in the Smokin Tabacco Airport Selfie Contest
June 17, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by Drew Estate: Last week, we talk about a wide rang of topics including cigars we have recently enjoyed, some PCA pre-game talk and Matt discusses his... Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: 2023 PCA Pre-Game Part 1 with HBTC
June 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by JC Newman – Last week, Matt and Garret of How Bout That Cigar join us for our annual PCA Pre-Game show Part 1. We talk about... Read more
PCA Addresses Trademark and Trade Dress Issues
June 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
In a recent decision by the Supreme Court, they firmly rejected the unauthorized use of trademarks by a manufacturer selling dog toys that mimicked a well-known liquor brand. The case,... Read more
El Septimo to Launch Empress of Shiba at PCA 2023
June 15, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
El Septimo announced that it will be releasing a new cigar blend part of its best-selling series, The Emperor Collection, called “Empress of Sheba.” El Septimo will launch... Read more
Artista Begins Shipping Midnight and Harvest Blends
June 15, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Artista Cigars, formerly El Artista Cigars, begins shipping Artista Series Cigars to U.S. Retailers today, June 15, 2023. The Artista Series is Artista Cigars flagship brand and represents... Read more
Espinosa Announces La Bomba Warhead IX
June 15, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the release of the new 601 La Bomba Warhead IX, the ninth installment of our very successful limited release. “You know... Read more
Plasencia 1865 TAA Exclusive Alma Del Fuego Now Shipping
June 15, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Plasencia 1865, a world-leading premium tobacco grower Established in 1865, announces that the Plasencia TAA Exclusive Alma Del Fuego Cortez is now shipping to retailers nationwide. The Alma... Read more
Dissident Cigars ReVolt to Debut at PCA 2023
June 15, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
DISSIDENT Cigars is excited to announce the drop of the newest Limited Edition cigar being added to the Dissident family of cigars. The ReVolt, a 5 x 50... Read more
Matt Booth and Robert Caldwell Relaunch LNF La Whatever
June 14, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
LNF La Whatever Habano, the “blendchild” of boutique cigar pioneers Robert Caldwell and Matt Booth is relaunching today exclusively on Cigora and is hitting the site with new... Read more
United Ships E.P. Carrillo Pledge Firecracker
June 13, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Previously revealed in January, the E.P. Carrillo Pledge Firecracker is now shipping to United Firecracker Retailers. In 2007, the Firecracker line was born. The first cigar on the... Read more