Cigar Industry News

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Fouad and Romy of Hiram & Solomon Cigars

February 9, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. – This week Matt and Mitchell welcome on Fouad and Romy of Hiram & Solomon. The couple talk about their early beginnings,... Read more

Crowned Heads Announces Le Carême Pastelitos 2023

February 9, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Crowned Heads has announced its limited edition 2023 Le Carême Pastelitos cigar, a 4 x 54 robusto made by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. at Tabacalera La Alianza. This will... Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Mitchell and Ram Talk Artista Cigars!

February 8, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co.- This week, Matt is feeling sick and so Mitchell steps up tooth plate to handle the show on his own. In doing... Read more

PCA Critique’s CDC Polling Release

February 8, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently released polling results from 2021 claiming the majority of US adults are in favor of banning all tobacco products, however, the validity of... Read more

Byron Limited Edition Humidor Set Scheduled

February 7, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Vintage is a term that is at times misunderstood and overused. However when Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco releases blends with five years of post-roll age decorated by... Read more

Dissident Announces HOME 2023 Limited Edition Release

February 7, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
DISSIDENT Cigars announces the return of HOME, a yearly Limited Edition Cigar that was put on a temporary hold when the Coburn’s acquired DISSIDENT Cigars in December of... Read more

Cohiba Announces Spectre 2022 (Update)

February 3, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Update: This story was published using a press release provided to us by Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG). Today, we received a follow up stating some of that information... Read more

PCA Hosts Event Honoring Rep. Meuser and DR Embassy in the US

February 2, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Last night, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) launched an in-person educational series with a reception honoring Congressional Cigar Caucus Co-Chair Representative Dan Meuser of Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District... Read more

Stogie Press Announces “The Climb for Autism”

February 2, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Boston Jimmie, as many of you know him, is the founder of another media site known as Stogie Press. Jimmy has announced that he will also be doing... Read more

2022 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Accessory of the Year – NewAir 1,500 Count Electric Cigar Humidor

February 1, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
There were many accessories this year that were both submitted for consideration and ones we discovered on our own. This is one that we discovered on our own that later... Read more

Chillin’ Moose Introduces “Shady Moose” Connecticut Shade Blend

February 1, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
March is going to charge in like a Moose. Chillin”Moose and its beefy sidekick Bull Moose will soon welcome a Connecticut “cousin” called Shady Moose, a new line of cigars... Read more

2022 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Person of the Year – Hector J Alfonso Sr. of Espinosa Cigars

February 1, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
There were many candidates, great, qualified, and popular candidates for this award. But it came down to a name that was repeatedly mentioned over and over again amongst the team.... Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Cigar Celebrations with Jon Carney

January 31, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by J.C. Newman – This week Jon Carney of LFD is back with us after a long hiatus. We spend most of the show reviewing the big... Read more

Santana Cigars Debuts with Santana San Andreas Blend

January 31, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Santana Cigars Co. makes its introduction with its premiere blend, the Santana San Andres. A lifetime in the making Santana Cigars will finally make its debut in January... Read more

Smokin Tabacco x Cigar Family Charitable Foundation Fundraiser to Begin in March

January 30, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Smokin Tabacco is proud to announce the third annual Smokin Tabacco Cigar Family Charitable Foundation fundraiser raffle. In their first two years, Smokin Tabacco has been able to... Read more

2022 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Best Show Guest – Steve Saka

January 28, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
What might come as no surprise whatsoever, Steve Saka, owner of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, is our 2022 Best Show Guest award winner. Now, I will say this was an... Read more

2022 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Company of the Year – United Cigars

January 28, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
In 2022, one smaller company emerged as one of the largest voices in the room. It was a company we couldn’t stop talking about all year, on almost every episode... Read more

Les Fines Lames Announces Two New Colors to Their Concrete Ashtrays

January 27, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Made in France with ultra-high-performance mortar, a designer material that allows playing with shapes, sensations and colors, the MONAD is a single cigar ashtray measuring 1.2-inches in height, 5.9 inches... Read more

Gurkha Announces Limited Price Increases for 2023

January 27, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Effective February 13, 2023, Gurkha Cigar Group International announces a price increase on a limited selection of products. After three years without a major price increase, Gurkha... Read more

All Saints Announces Price Increase – Will Begin Shipping New Sizes

January 27, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
First off, news out of All Saints today that they will be finally shipping six of their new cigars to retailers. These cigars were all shown at last... Read more