Cigar Industry News

Room101 Adds 7 x 70 to The Big Payback Maduro Line

August 1, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Room101 is bringing a popular — and hefty — size to The Big Payback Maduro line. The new cigar, Room101 The Big Payback 70s Maduro, is a 7 x 70 and the biggest size offering in the The Big Payback Maduro line.  Read more

Tatuaje to Release Limited Lonsdale Extra Next Week

August 1, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Back in 2021, the Tatuaje LLE (Limited Lonsdale Extra), was released with a Sumatra wrapper as Tatuaje LLE Capa Especial as a small, Limited run in boxes of twenty. This year, Tatuaje decided to bring this vitola back for another Limited run with a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, the Tatuaje LLE Broadleaf Reserva. Read more

Black Works Studio Releases Hawaiian Tiger Exclusive with R. Field Wine Co.

August 1, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Black Works Studio is pleased to announce the release of Hawaiian Tiger as an R. Field Wine Co. exclusive; hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. Read more

J.C. Newman and the LeRoy Neiman Foundation Release LeRoy Neiman 2024 Collection

August 1, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
LeRoy Neiman Collector’s Edition cigars are handcrafted at J.C. Newman’s historic El Reloj cigar factory in Tampa, Florida. Read more

World’s Strongest Cigar Set to Ignite at New England Cigar Expo

August 1, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
On September 28, 2024, the New England Cigar Expo will witness the exclusive launch of the World’s Strongest cigar. This limited-edition masterpiece promises to redefine the boundaries of cigar strength and craftsmanship, available first to the attendees of the Expo. Read more

Los Statos Deluxe Adds Connecticut Shade

August 1, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Los Statos Deluxe is expanding its profile with an impressive new Connecticut Shade cigar. Los Statos Deluxe Connecticut, the third entry Read more

Liga Privada Unico Serie Pancetta Announces 2024 Annual Release at the New Jersey Cigar Festival

July 19, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Drew Estate announced earlier this week the return of the highly anticipated Liga Privada Unico Serie Pancetta, scheduled to debut at the upcoming New Jersey Cigar Festival this year. Read more

Mike Palmer Promoted to National Sales Manager for Pospiech Distribution

July 19, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Pospiech Distribution announced this week the promotion of Mike Palmer to the position of National Sales Manager. Read more

PCA Hires New Director of Trade Show & Events

July 19, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has announced the hiring of Shannon Marie as its new Director of Trade Show and Events. Shannon's first day with the PCA was July 15, 2024. Read more

Cavalier Genève Shipping LE2024 in August

July 19, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Cavalier Genève Cigars announced earlier today that its Limited Edition 2024 will be released in August. The LE2024 has been produced in one size only, a 5.5 x 58 Double Figurado. Read more

Asylum Ships Asylum 12 2024

July 19, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
C.L.E. Cigar Company announced today that the Asylum 12 2024 is now shipping. The Asylum 12 cigar brand is released yearly, and this 2024 version is housed in new sleekly designed packaging.  Read more

Punch Releases Golden Era Lancero

July 19, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Punch Cigars is delighted to announce a classy new vitola in the Golden Era line. The new size is a 7 x 38 Lancero, and it features the same spectacular Corojo-heavy blend as previous Golden Era releases.  Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Izzy Woods Brings the Heat!

July 19, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
This week Matt and Kevin welcome Izola "Izzy" woods from Drew Estate onto the show for her first visit to talk bout all things DE and what is to come this year. Read more

Spare Notes Series #58: Subway Sandwich Reviews & Traveling Cigar Roadshows

July 13, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out the latest episode of the Spare Notes Series here! Read more

What Happened to “My Body, My Choice”? – The Problem With Anti-Tobacco Arguments

July 13, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
When arguing that it should be "my body, my choice", shouldn't everyone including cigar smokers have the same right to chose how they use their body as well? Read more

Fratello Cigars Unveils Second Installment in Concealed Carry Program: The Detroit River

July 12, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Fratello Cigars announced the second chapter in its exclusive Concealed Carry program, the Detroit River, set to begin shipping to select retailers on July 15, 2024. Read more

Davidoff Announces Zino “Summer All Year Long” US Road Tour

July 12, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Davidoff has kicked off the Summer with its Zino “Summer All Year Long” road tour which will be traveling all over the country, making an impact at tobacco shops and cigar festivals all year long. Read more

Gurkha Ships 35th Anniversary

July 12, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
In 2023, Gurkha announced the celebration of their 35th Anniversary in 2024 with a limited edition collector’s Ferrari red humidor housing seventy-five cigars inside. Now, Gurkha has brought the 35th Anniversary to market in a ten count box. Read more

Quality Importers Acquires Stinky Ashtrays Brand

July 12, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Quality Importers Trading Company has officially acquired the Stinky Cigar brand of cigar accessories. Read more

Cigar Review: Arturo Fuente OpusX Oro Oscuro Reserva d’Chateau

July 11, 2024 By Mitchell Santaga
The original Fuente Fuente OpusX was released in 1995 and twenty years later in 2015 Arturo Fuente released a new OpusX blend called the Oro Oscuro. Read more