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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

2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Cigar of the Year #25 – #21

January 6, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Here is the 2024 Smokin Tabacco Cigar of the Year list featuring spots #25 - #21. Read more

Davidoff Winston Churchill 2025 The Artist Shipping This Week

January 6, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Davidoff has announced the latest Limited Edition in it's extremely popular Winston Churchill The Original Series with the release of a limited-edition churchill cigar and two humidors. Read more

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Releases 2025 José Gaspar Cigars

January 6, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Handcrafted by J.C. Newman, a 130-year-old, four-generation family business, José Gaspar cigars pack a punch perfect for any pirate. Read more

CAO Announces 2025 Amazon Basin Offering

January 6, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Crafted using tobaccos from the depths of the Amazon Rainforest, CAO Amazon Basin will return to stores in January 2025. Read more

West Tampa Tobacco Co. Ships Circle of Life

January 6, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Circle of Life brings together two of the industry’s most well-known master blenders, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo and Rick Rodriguez. Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Kickin’ Off The New Year with Jon Carney

January 6, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Smokin Tabacco, Matt is joined by Jon Carney and the two talk about the new year and Jon's progress with the Bentley brand. Read more