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2025 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Accessory of the Year

January 20, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our 2025 Smokin Tabacco Accessory of the Year Award! Read more

The Smoking Frenchies Open New Headquarters and Lounge in Sweetwater, Florida

January 20, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
The Smoking Frenchies, LLC has officially relocated to a new headquarters featuring a refined private lounge integrated within its daily operational space. Read more

Quality Importers Announces Palio Quad Tabletop Cutter

January 20, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Quality Importers Trading Company announced today the release of the Palió Quad Tabletop Cutter, the latest innovation in the renowned Palió line of precision cigar accessories. Read more

Black Works Studio Announces Hawaii Hornet for R. Field Wine Co.

January 20, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Black Works Studio announced today the release of Hawaii Hornet as an R. Field Wine Co. exclusive; hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. Read more

Bandolero Firecracker Returns for 2026

January 20, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
The 2026 return of the Bandolero Firecracker is here, the limited-edition cigar that has become a benchmark in the Firecracker series and a symbol of celebration. Read more

Selected Tobacco Opens Spain’s First Premium Cigar Factory in Fifty Years

January 20, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Selected Tobacco announced over the weekend the opening of its new 3,000-square-meter facility in Madrid, marking the return of premium cigar production to Spain for the first time in over half a century. Read more

United Cigars Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Independence Firecracker

January 20, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Over the weekend, United Cigars in Hudson, New Hampshire announced it will celebrate America's 250th Birthday with the Independence Firecracker. Read more

2025 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Person of the Year

January 17, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our 2025 Person of the Year! Read more

JM Tobacco, Inc. Unveils JM’s Aniversario 25 at TPE 2026

January 16, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
JM Tobacco, Inc. announced today the debut of JM’s Aniversario 25 at TPE 2026, marking a major milestone: 25 years of JM’s Cigars and the enduring legacy of founder John Mahroukian. Read more

Romeo y Julieta Announces Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo

January 16, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Altadis U.S.A. announced the next evolution of one of its most iconic and best-selling cigar lines — Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo. Read more

Davidoff to Release Eleven Exclusive Edition Cigars in 2026

January 15, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
In addition, Davidoff introduces three elegant formats – Belicoso, Perfecto and Gran Toro – with each edition presented in the one format that best highlights its custom-made blend, crafted from carefully aged and selected tobaccos from Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and the United States. Read more

Casa Carrillo Unveils Exclusive Three-Blend Collector’s Box

January 15, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Throughout the year, Casa Carrillo will award collector’s box prizes through a series of social media contests and sweepstakes, with winners selected at random from eligible participants. Read more

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Releases 2026 José Gaspar Cigars

January 15, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
This special release celebrates Tampa’s two world-famous traditions, cigars and Gasparilla. Read more

Casa 1910 Introduces MEXIGARS 4-Packs

January 15, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Casa 1910 announced this week the official launch of the new MEXIGARS 4-Pack, marking an exciting evolution of the brand’s MEXIGARS line. Read more

Cigars International Keeps the Celebration

January 15, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Cigars International announced this week it will continue its partnership with Major League Fishing as an Official Sponsor for the 2026 season, extending a relationship built on craftsmanship, competition, and celebrating hard-earned victories. Read more

2025 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Cigar of the Year

January 14, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Here is the full 2025 Smokin Tabacco Cigar of the Year list! Read more

Drew Estate Adds Liga Privada H99 Churrasco as Cigars International Exclusive

January 9, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, Drew Estate announced the Liga Privada H99 Churrasco exclusively for Cigars International. Read more

Lure Cigars Announces The Slim Jim for the Catch & Release Series

January 9, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Lure Cigars has announced the release of “The Slim Jim” the latest drop in the ‘Catch & Release’ series of premium cigars, in very limited quantities, at a great price. Read more

Sans Pareil Appoints Joseph Perkins Vice President of National Sales

January 9, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Sans Pareil Cigars announced yesterday the appointment of Joseph Perkins as Vice President of National Sales. Read more

Alec Bradley Announces 2026 Filthy Hooligan and Filthy Hooligan Shamrock

January 9, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Alec Bradley is kicking off the season with the return of its limited-edition Filthy Hooligan and Filthy Hooligan Shamrock, two fan-favorite barber poles that have become an annual tradition leading into St. Patrick’s Day.  Read more