Cigar Industry News
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
Luciano Cigars Appoints Ed Traviño as New Sales Director
September 28, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Treviño brings strong servant-leader principles to the organization and excellence in developing long standing relationships with his customers, colleagues, and suppliers. Having been in the cigar industry for over 28... Read more
Partagas Añejo Returns in October
September 27, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Partagas will soon ship this year’s second allotment of “Añejo,” a refined cigar named for the profoundly aged wrapper tobaccos that define its appearance and attributes. Shipping to... Read more
El Septimo Announces Plans for Thirty Lounges Across the US
September 27, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
El Septimo, one of the premier ultra-premium cigar and accessories manufactures, has announced the grand opening of its first lounge in the United States, located in Los Angeles, CA. This... Read more
Tabacalera William Ventura Burns Down in the Dominican
September 26, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Earlier today, news came that a fire broke out in Zona Franca La Palma area of Tamboril, Dominican Republic. Tabacalera William Ventura and Intercigar S.A. burned completely to the ground... Read more
Diesel Sunday Gravy Series Concludes with Porcellino
September 26, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
The sixth and final Diesel Sunday Gravy expression will ship to brick-and-mortar retailers on October 3rd. The blend is named after the iconic Florentine fountain called Il Porcellino. The name... Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Go Crux Yourself with Sam Ventura!
September 26, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. – This week Matt and Nicole are joined by Sam Ventura of Crux Cigars. They talk about their not so well first... Read more
Crowned Heads Files Cease and Desist Against Luciano Cigars
September 26, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Things are starting to look ugly in what seems to be a bitter break up between Luciano Cigars (formerly Ace Prime) and Crowned Heads. In an announcement from Crowned Heads... Read more
Buffalo Trace Special Edition Figurado Coming Soon
September 23, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) announces the launch of “Buffalo Trace Special F,” a limited-edition cigar created in collaboration with famed whiskey maker Buffalo Trace. Named after the unique and difficult-to-craft... Read more
Aganorsa Adds New Vitola to JFR – Mi Favorito
September 23, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
For the first time in over half a decade, Aganorsa Leaf is adding a new size to the original JFR brand portfolio: Mi Favorito. Measuring 5 x 70 and featuring... Read more
La Gloria Cubana Collaboration With El Titan De Bronze Coming Soon
September 23, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
La Gloria Cubana is set to release a cigar developed in collaboration with the family owned El Titán de Bronze Cigar Factory. Created to honor La Gloria’s roots in Miami’s... Read more