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Tatuaje Releases Sextooth Line
November 25, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Sextooth is a collaboration with one of Pete's longtime friends, a musician, poet and actor who goes by Sextooth. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Meet the Raices Cubanas Team!
November 25, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt welcomes Ralph and Ron of Raices Cubanas on the show to talk about the history of the factory, each of the guests and how their new brand came to be. Read more
Cavalier Genève Ships Limited Release Prospector Supremos
November 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Cavalier Genève Cigars announced today that it is releasing its fourth Limited Release Series cigar: The 2025 Prospektor Supremos. Read more
Powstanie Ships 2025 War Bear of Mass Destruction
November 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Powstanie Cigars has announced the official release of the highly anticipated War Bear 2025 – War Bear of Mass Destruction, the newest limited-production entry in the acclaimed War Bear series. Read more
Tabacalera USA Announces Key Leadership Changes
November 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
To strengthen its independent business units and to deliver innovative premium cigars and excellent customer service to both wholesale and retail trading partners and adult consumers, Tabacalera USA is making some key leadership changes. Read more
Foundation Cigar Company Announces Release of 2025 Knight Commander
November 19, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
The Knight Commander vitola was first introduced following Foundation founder Nicholas Melillo’s investiture in 2022 as a Knight Commander of the Ethiopian Star of Honor, an Imperial Order established in 1889 by Emperor Menelik II. Read more
Boutique Cigar Association Announces Dissolution
November 19, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
For nearly a decade, the BCA has served as the voice for small-scale premium cigar manufacturers, those producing 500,000 cigars or fewer annually. Read more
Crowned Heads to Rebrand Jericho Hill Line
November 19, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
This morning, Crowned Heads unveiled a bold evolution for one its most beloved lines: Jericho Hill. Read more
New Jersey Proposes Tax Increase
November 18, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
New Jersey State Senator Joseph Vitale has submitted S.B. No. 4820 that would raise the tax on premium cigars. Read more
Black Label Trading Company Ships Deliverance Nocturne
November 18, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Black Label Trading Company announced this morning the shipment of Deliverance Nocturne to select retailers next week. Read more
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. To Roll America250 Cigars
November 17, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Handmade in America’s last traditional cigar factory,
these cigars will bear the official America250 seal. Read more
Crowned Heads Refreshes and Expands Tennessee Waltz
November 16, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Crowned Heads has announced the long-awaited line extension of its beloved Tennessee Waltz, the brand that has served as a love letter to the Volunteer State since 2014. Read more
Cavalier Genève Announces Project Broadleaf Cowrider
November 16, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Cavalier Genève Cigars has announced the release of its fourth and last Project Broadleaf iteration for 2025, debuting this week, called Project Broadleaf Cowrider. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Farewell to How Bout That Cigar
November 16, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Nicole are joined by Matt Tye of How Bout That Cigar for his farewell episode before HBTC closes up shop. Read more
S.T. Dupont Brings Back Line 1 Lighter
November 12, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
The S.T. Dupont Line 1, very first luxury lighter, is making a grand comeback. Read more
Duran Cigars Returns to the U.S. Market
November 12, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
After years of remarkable success in Europe and Asia, Duran Cigars announced this morning they will be returning to the U.S. market Read more
Arturo Fuente to Source Cameroon Wrapper from Universal Leaf
November 11, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, Arturo Fuente announced that they would be sourcing their Cameroon wrapper from Universal Leaf. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Abuelo Juan Drops By!
November 10, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Nicole are joined by Abuelo Juan Lopez of Gurkha Cigars. Read more
Kretek to Handle Distribution for Constella Group in Canada
November 10, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Kretek Canada and Constella Group, parent company of Luciano Cigars, announced a new strategic partnership that expands Luciano Cigars’ presence across the Canadian market. Read more
Raíces Cubanas Announces 1941 Nuevo Comienzo
November 10, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Raíces Cubanos is rolling out a new release,1941 Nuevo Comienzo, paying homage to Romay and Maria, the founders of the Raíces Cubanas factory. Read more