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FDA Issues Final Ruling on Tobacco 21 Law
September 1, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Earlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule on the prohibition of sale of tobacco products to persons younger than 21 years of age. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Rockstar Michael Giannini Brings All the Flavor to the Show!
September 1, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Kevin returns to the show and the guys welcome industry veteran Michael Giannini of Quality Importers Trading Company. Read more
Jonathan M. Carney Partners with the Schuster Family to Launch Bentley Tobacco | USA together with The Purveyors
August 30, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
A great new chapter opens for Bentley Tobacco and the American cigar industry as Jonathan M. Carney, widely known in the industry as Carney, takes the helm of U.S. operations for Bentley Tobacco | USA. Read more
E.P. Carrillo Announces New Essence Series Line with Plasencia
August 30, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
E.P. Carrillo has announced an addition to its Essence Series, the E.P. Carrillo Honduras. Read more
Ceniza Fina Expands Line with New Box Pressed Robusto Gordo – Announces Price Adjustment
August 29, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Ceniza Fina Cigars announced today the addition of a new vitola to its cigar line — a Box Pressed Robusto Gordo. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Anto of JM Tobacco – A Brand You Should Know If You Don’t Already
August 29, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt welcomes Anto of JM Tobacco. Read more
Xikar to Begin Shipping Flip Dual Cutter
August 28, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Quality Importers Trading Company announced today that the versatile XIKAR Flip Dual Cutter is now shipping four color options, Black, Blue, Gunmetal, and Red and the remaining three colors, Black & Bronze, Bronze, Brushed Chrome will be available in mid-September. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Arnold Serafin and Jose Blanco Together at Last!
August 28, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt welcomes Arnold Serafin of Serafin de Cuba and Jose Blanco of Arturo Fuente to the show for one is perhaps one of the best episodes we have ever had. Read more
Tatuaje to Ship Monster Smash Sampler Next Week
August 28, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
We first saw the Monster Smash at PCA 2024 where it was on display in the Tatuaje booth. It is a a fourteen cigar sampler with all thirteen Monster blends along with one called the Creature. Read more
League of Fat Bastards Welcomes Ferdinand Piet as Vice President of Business Development for APAC and MENA Regions
August 27, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Ferdinand Piet, a seasoned expert with nearly two decades of experience in the cigar industry, has joined League of Fat Bastards (LOFB) Cigars as the Vice President of Business Development for the Asia Pacific, Australia, Middle East and North Africa (APAC and MENA) regions. Read more
Toscano Partners with PCA to Release Brenta
August 27, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association has partnered with Manifatture Sigaro Toscano to bring its members a new PCA release, the Toscano Brenta. Read more
Quality Importers Adds Camo Cigar Caddy Five-Cigar Carrying Case
August 19, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Quality Importers Trading Company has revealed a new line of Cigar Caddy Travel Cases – The Camouflage Series. Read more
CAO Announces Third Addition to Arcana Line
August 13, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
CAO announced yesterday a third groundbreaking addition to its acclaimed Arcana lineup: CAO Thunder Smoke. Read more
Davidoff Announces Return to PCA Trade Show in 2025
August 13, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, Davidoff of Geneva USA announced they will be retuning to the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show and Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana for 2025. Read more
Quality Importers Ships Conspiracy Cigars
August 10, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Quality Importers Trading Company announced this week the immediate availability of Conspiracy Cigars. This innovative new line of premium cigars, blended by Hall of Fame Master Cigar Maker Ernesto Perez- Carrillo Jr. at Casa Carrillo, was launched at PCA 2024. Read more
Drew Estate Sparks the Scene with the New 2024 Herrera Estelí Tienda Exclusiva Inktome, Exclusive to Maxamar / Small Batch Cigar
August 10, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Drew Estate is firing up the cigar world with the announcement of the Herrera Estelí Tienda Exclusiva Inktome’s exclusive 2024 release, only at Maxamar / Small Batch Cigar. Read more
Black Label Trading Company Ships Coffin Nails
August 5, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the shipment of Coffin Nails to select retailers this week. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Doing Things Different with James Brown of BLTC
August 5, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt welcomes James Brown of Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, and Fabrica Oveja Negra to the show. Read more
Spare Notes Series #59: Are Cigar Executives Leaving the Industry?
August 4, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Coop discuss the conversation of industry staff departures before starting a mid-year check in of the year. Read more
Luciano Cigars Introduces New Size for Underrated Cigars – 6 x 60 “Summer Breeze”
August 4, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Following the success of the "Underrated" cigar line, Luciano Cigars announced this week the launch of a new size: "Summer Breeze," a Gordo 6 x 60. Read more