News

2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Person of the Year

January 21, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our 2024 Person of the Year! Read more

Quality Importers Expands Cigar Caddy Line with Ten Count Tackle Box

January 21, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Cigar Caddy has expanded its portfolio with the ten count Tackle Box. Read more

2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Company of the Year

January 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our 2024 Company of the Year award. Read more

2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Factory of the Year

January 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our 2024 Factory of the Year Award. Read more

PCA Announces Sponsors and Events for PCA 2025

January 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association has announced a number of key sponsors and events of its upcoming trade show. Read more
FDA Updates

FDA Publishes Nicotine Rule

January 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Last week, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published its proposed rule to establish a maximum nicotine level for cigarettes and certain other combustible tobacco products. Read more

United Cigars Announces Micallef Black Firecracker

January 18, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
United Cigars has unveiled their annual limited edition Firecracker release. Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: The Beauty and Magic of Working in Retail Shops

January 17, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Pat discuss the art and beauty of the retail shops with Michale Herklots. Read more

2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Accessory of the Year

January 17, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our 2024 Accessory of the Year Award! Read more

Alec Bradley Releases New Uncut Pairing with Green River Distillery

January 17, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
For the first time, Alec Bradley will feature a private-label cigar, Alligator Char, in the Uncut Series. Read more

2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Best Packaging

January 15, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our 2024 Best Packaging Award. Read more

2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Cigar of the Year

January 10, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Here is the full 2024 Smokin Tabacco Cigar of the Year list! Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Rafael Nodal on Creating His Sonata!

January 9, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Smokin Tabacco, Matt and Pat welcome Rafael Nodal on the show for the first time for an interview you wont want to miss.  Read more

2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Cigar of the Year #10 – #6

January 9, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Here is the 2024 Smokin Tabacco Cigar of the Year list featuring spots #10 - #6. Read more

2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Cigar of the Year #15 – #11

January 8, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Here is the 2024 Smokin Tabacco Cigar of the Year list featuring spots #15 - #11. Read more

Tatuaje Announces Boris Karloff Cigar

January 7, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Tatuaje has announced the Boris Karloff release, named after the actor who famously played the monster character in the 1931 film "Frankenstein". Read more

Punch Rare Corojo to Become Regular Production

January 7, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Previously released in limited quantities every year, General Cigar Co. announced today the Punch Rare Corojo will become a regular-production cigar within the Punch portfolio. Read more

La Aurora Relaunches 100 Años with New Packaging

January 7, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
La Aurora USA announced today the relaunch of La Aurora 100 Años in the U.S. with a new box design. Read more

2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Cigar of the Year #20 – #16

January 7, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Here is the 2024 Smokin Tabacco Cigar of the Year list featuring spots #20 - #16. Read more

Spare Notes Series #67: Over Priced Rare Products?

January 7, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Pat hold a discussion on the ethics of pricing from retailers on certain products, especially rare and more limited items with a high demand. Read more