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Cigar Industry News

Punch’s Limited Edition Four Pack & Cutter Shipping to Retailers

October 13, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Just in time for holidays, Punch is launching the perfect gift for any cigar smoker: a four pack of smokes that hits a wide range of strengths, sizes... Read more

El Rey Del Mundo Holiday Four Pack Shipping Now

October 13, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
El Rey del Mundo is now shipping a four pack and cutter combo that’s making its way to retailers as the holiday season inches closer. The limited-edition release... Read more

Diesel Sideshow Offers a Lot to See and Smoke

October 13, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Diesel is launching its “Sideshow” release in time for early holiday shopping. The limited-edition sampler features freakish looking frontmarks that will smoke as flawlessly as their classic counterparts. Diesel Sideshow... Read more

CAO Will Ring In The Holiday Season With Twelve Days Box

October 13, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
CAO is kicking off the season with an advent calendar-inspired box that’s filled with a treasure trove of the brand’s highly-rated blends. New for 2022, the CAO “12... Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Luciano Meirelles Talks New Ventures and pH in Cigars!

October 11, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by J.C. Newman – This week Luciano Meirelles of Luciano Cigars (formerly Ace Prime) joins us to talk about the hot topic of splitting with Crowned Heads,... Read more

Luciano Meirelles Clarifies Ownership in Statement

October 8, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Luciano Meirelles, owner of Luciano Cigars (formerly Ace Prime) recently sent out a statement clarifying ownership of his factory and announcing a media press conference to take place next week.... Read more

Quality Importers Announces Global NFT Gallery Collection

October 7, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Today Quality Importers Trading Company (QI) introduces the Global NFT Gallery Collection, a series of accessories that are based upon unique NFT artwork from around the globe. The first two... Read more

Diesel Introduces TAA Exclusive with Atonement

October 7, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Diesel Atonement is an unapologetically bold, limited-edition smoke that’s just begun shipping as an exclusive to TAA members. Atonement marks another project in the collaboration between AJ Fernandez and Justin... Read more

United Cigars Releases Rocky Patel Silver Bar

October 7, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
United Cigars Limited-Edition Cigar Bar is back for the Fall with a special 3 pack by Rocky Patel. The 2nd Cigar Bar release is to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of... Read more

West Tampa Tobacco Company Announces the Attic Series

October 7, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Take the first step into the mind of Rick Rodriguez. Attic Series will be an ongoing project that will allow Rick to take you on a journey through his life... Read more

Southern Draw Cigars Launches New Manzanita Size as Cigora Exclusive

October 7, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Southern Draw Cigars is expanding its Manzanita line with a Lancero available exclusively on Cigora, a newly launched digital platform that integrates ecommerce and community. The new, 7.5″... Read more

Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Announces the Upcoming Release of “Reclaimed”

October 5, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Alec Bradley Cigar Company today announced the presale of its upcoming US exclusive release- Reclaimed, a Limited Edition 7-pack sampler, presented in real factory-worn cigar molds emblazoned with... Read more

Spare Notes Series #25: Cigar Industry Drama!

October 4, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars – This week, we get caught up on everything that has been happening in the industry the last few weeks... Read more

J.C. Newman Celebrates Fifth Year of Bricktoberfest

October 4, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
For the past five years, the month of October has been synonymous with Bricktoberfest for J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Each year, J.C. Newman launches a new Brick House branded beer... Read more

German Engineered Cigars Announces Weltschmerz and the Lineup Results

October 3, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Following RVGN Rauchvergnügen and Raumzeit, German Engineered Cigars announces Weltschmerz – the third regular blend in their portfolio. Weltschmerz is the second blend engineered within their partnership with Claudio Sgroi.... Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Steve Saka Can’t Get No Satisfaction!

October 2, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by J.C.Newman Cigar Co. – Finally after a long wait, Steve Saka joins us on the Smokin Tabacco Show. We talk in length about tobacco, farms, how... Read more

Smoke Inn Announces Espinosa Cage the Dawg As 18th MicroBlend

October 1, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Smoke Inn Cigars is proud to be partnering with Espinosa Premium Cigars for the third time in the long-running MicroBlend Series, with the Espinosa Cage the DAWG set to debut... Read more

Macanudo Collaborates with Flint Knoll for Macanudo Estate Reserve Flint Knoll

October 1, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Macanudo, America’s best-selling premium cigar brand and Flint Knoll, a Napa Valley-based, boutique winery that crafts limited production, world-class wines, have collaborated to create Macanudo Estate Reserve Flint... Read more

Alfonso Añejos Begins Shipping

September 30, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
The Alfonso Añejos cigar line has started shipping to select retailers across the country. Created by Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco, the Alfonso Añejos shares a distinguished portfolio with a... Read more

Drew Estate Announces Collaboration with Metallica and Blackened Whiskey

September 28, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Earlier tonight, Drew Estate held their latest Freestyle Live virtual event with Jack Heyer, Jonathan Drew, Pedro Gomez and Willy Herrera where they announced the next cigar line in their... Read more