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MB FUMA Announces NOV30 Line
November 30, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
MB FUMA announced it is releasing the NOV30 brand, the first of the brands within the
company’s Legacy Line. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Kristoff Goes Nicaraguan with Jarrid!
November 30, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This week, Jarred Trudeau of Kristoff Cigars joins us to talk about the three new cigars they released at PCA plus the Guardrail and the very unique tobacco that is in the filler and a tease for the company's 20th Anniversary next year. Read more
Spare Notes Series #49: Rough Start…Strong Finish
November 30, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, the show kicks off to a rough start with a handful of technical difficulties that gets Matt in a mood to be a little more...nitpicky. Read more
PCA Launches State Advocacy Grant Program
November 30, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is announcing a new state advocacy grant program aimed at investing in State Associations and their boots-on-the-ground lobbying capacity for the 2024 legislative cycle. This... Read more
Casa 1910 Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement with LIEB Tobacco in Mexico
November 30, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Casa 1910 announces its exclusive partnership with LIEB Tobacco for the distribution of its products in Mexico. LIEB Tobacco, founded in 1991 with the goal of importing and distributing premium... Read more
J.C. Newman Begins Shipping Extremely Limited All-Star Humidor
November 30, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
This week J.C. Newman Cigar Co. will begin shipping the extremely limitedThe American All-Star Humidor. All six sides of this humidor are made from wood from the floor of the... Read more
HVC Cigars Add New Size to Hot Cake Line
November 28, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Beginning the first week of December, HVC will begin shipping their latest size addition to the popular maduro Hot Cake line; a half corona size cigar coming in at 44 x 3.5. Read more
United Cigars Release New Size of Red Anchor
November 28, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
United Cigars announces the Commodore size as the latest cigar line extension of Red Anchor. Produced at Kelner Boutique Factory (KBF) in the Dominican Republic, Red Anchor is a testament to the rich... Read more
Fuente & Padrón Collaboration, ‘Fuente y Padrón Legends’, Begins Shipping
November 27, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
After being showcased at both the 2022 and 2023 PCA Tradeshow, the long awaited Fuente and Padron collaboration, 'Fuente y Padron Legends' is finally shipping. Read more
Atabey Black Ritos Now Shipping
November 21, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
After more than 5 years of preparation, the Atabey Black Ritos by Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco isnow shipping to United Cigar Branded lounges and NFT Box holders. As the... Read more
West Tampa Tobacco Company Announces Boliche Blvd – Ships Next Week
November 20, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The Cuban culinary tradition continues along the Cuban corridor of Tampa’s Columbus Drive, known by locals as “Boliche Boulevard”. Read more
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Tuxtla Lomo de Cerdo Pork Tenderloin
November 18, 2023 By Kevin Acuff
Tatuaje Cigars is no stranger to thinking outside the box in the industry. The immensely popular Monster Series was created in 2008, and some popular shop exclusives like the CQ1, CQ2, and Little Boris are extremely well known. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Christian Eiroa of C.L.E. & Asylum Cigars
November 18, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Christian Eiroa comes to the show to talk to Matt and Mitchell about a wide range of C.L.E.'s newest projects including the Asylum Sensorium. Read more
Luciano Cigars Hires Mark Reddy as CEO, Promotes Ed Trevino to VP of Sales
November 18, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Luciano Cigars has announced Mark Reddy as its newly appointed Chief Executive Officer. Read more
Powstanie SBC22 Releasing December 9th
November 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Powstanie has announced the release of its latest edition SBC. Read more
Plasencia Begins Shipping Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Robustus II
November 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Plasencia Cigars announces that the Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Robustus II is now shipping to retailers. Read more
Spare Notes Series #48: Unprofessional Responses From Brands
November 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop talk about unprofessional comments made by brands in response to some criticism. Read more
Alec Bradley Ships TAA Edition 2023
November 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Alec Bradley TAA Edition, created for the Tobacconists Association of America, is now shipping. Read more
Cigar Review: Foundation Cigars Olmec Maduro Robusto
November 15, 2023 By Mitchell Santaga
They Olmecs were found in the modern day states of Tabasco, Veracruz, and San Andrés Tuxtla region. This was the inspiration for the blend using a San Andrés negro wrapper. Read more
J.C. Newman and the LeRoy Neiman Foundation Ship LeRoy Neiman 2023 Collectors Edition Cigars
November 15, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. and the LeRoy Neiman and the Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation will begin shipping the LeRoy Neiman 2023 Collectors Edition cigars to 177 of the leading premium cigar retailers in... Read more