News
Club Macanudo To Open in Taipei
February 22, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
Located in Xinyi, the central business district of Taipei, Club Macanudo is at the epicenter of Taiwan’s fashion capital where art installations, stunning architecture including the iconic Taipei 101 tower, world-class shopping and an array of cultural and culinary destinations draw a chic, well-heeled clientele. Read more
E.P. Carrillo Cigar Co. Renames Factory to ‘Casa Carrillo’
February 22, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
Back in 2009, Tabacalera La Alianza opened in Santiago's Zona Franca (Dominican Republic) as a 40,000 square foot facility. Read more
Cigar Review: Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sun Grown
February 20, 2024 By Dee Pitman
In honor of Perdomo’s 30th anniversary in the cigar industry, the company released the 30th Anniversary cigar line to celebrate. Here is our review of the Sun Grown. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Juan Lopez’s Trip to Cuba and Year of the Dragon!
February 20, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Juan Lopez from Gurkha comes by to talk about the Year of the Dragon project as well as his trip back to Cuba. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Cynn & Josh Coburn Tease Boundary Pushing Cigar for PCA
February 20, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Matt and Kevin host Cynn and Josh Coburn of Dissident Cigars who teased a new cigar coming at PCA that will really "push the boundaries". Read more
German Engineered Cigars Partners with City of Palms Cigar Distribution for U.S. Distribution
February 20, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
City of Palms Cigar Distribution, a Fort Myers, Florida-based startup, is the new distributor for German Engineered Cigars. Read more
Foundation Rebrands Metapa to Aksum
February 20, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
Foundation Cigar Company proudly presents Aksum, a brand inspired by the resting place of the Ark of the Covenant. Formerly known as Metapa, this rebranded line continues to deliver the same exceptional blend. Read more
Somm Cigars Begin Shipping BDX Corona Gorda
February 20, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
The limited production consists of only 2600 cigars, available in packs of 10, with an MSRP of $13 each or $130 for the pack. Read more
Atabey Black Ritos by Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco is Now Shipping
February 20, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
After five years of post-roll age in Selected Tobacco’s aging rooms, the 2024 release is now shipping to only ten retailers across the country. Read more
Club Macanudo to Open New Location in Louisiana
February 18, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Club Macanudo hosted a grand opening event yesterday to celebrate the official launch of its second US location. Called Club Macanudo Bossier City, the luxury cigar lounge marks the first resort to host the Club Macanudo brand and follows the February 2022 premier of Club Macanudo Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Read more
Cigar Review: Cohiba Riviera Robusto
February 18, 2024 By Mitchell Santaga
Come read what we think about the new Cohiba Riviera Robusto boxpressed. Read more
S.T. Dupont Announces Year of the Dragon Collection
February 15, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
The Year of the Dragon collection draws inspiration from contemporary artists like Yayoi Kusama and her infamous polka dots and playful dragons from the world of Anime and street art alike. Read more
Alec Bradley Ships Black Market Filthy Hooligans Today
February 15, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
Filthy Hooligan and Filthy Hooligan Shamrock are based on the popular Alec Bradley Black Market blend which has been tweaked to complement the multiple wrapper format. Read more
Gurkha Cigar Group Announces Suspension of Colección Especial
February 15, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
The Colección Especial was released by Gurkha Cigar Group in 2022 as an annual limited run of cigars. The Ecuadorian hybrid wrapper encasing the Colección Especial is scarce and difficult to cultivate, but was a crucial part of the cigar. Read more
LH Cigars Introduce ‘Sofos’ Short Salomon to Nick Line Beginning March 1st
February 15, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
This cigar release pays homage to both LH founder & blender Nicholas Syris’s Greek heritage and the tradition and craftsmanship in the art of cigar-making. King Solomon was revered for his wisdom, and "Sophos," the Greek word for "wise" or "learned," perfectly encapsulates the essence of this cigar. Read more
United Cigars Announce Limited Gold Star Line to Benefit Families of Fallen Navy Seals for PCA 2024
February 15, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
This Gold Star limited-edition will be available in one vitola measuring 6” x 54 and will be presented in 20-count boxes. Limited to 4,000 cigars, this release honors the Navy Seals’ dedication and support of our way of life. Read more
S.T. Dupont Releases ‘Memento Mori’ Collection
February 13, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
S.T. Dupont presents a reimagined and iconic skull design with philosophical meaning, creating a potent symbol serving as a reminder to embrace the preciousness of life and to live each moment to the fullest. Read more
Erik Wentworth is Back – Launches 3 Leaf Cigars
February 12, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Erik Wentworth, formerly of Hammer & Sickle, announced today the release of 3 Leaf. Read more
Cigar Review: Perdomo 30th Anniversary Connecticut Epicure
February 12, 2024 By Kevin Acuff
For a cigar company to celebrate a 30th anniversary is a major milestone. Looking back to where Nick started the company, it is hard to believe he and his wife Janine started the company, Nick’s Cigars back in 1992 in their garage while Nick worked a full-time job as an air traffic controller. Read more
Espinosa Hires Chrissy Stratman to Southwest Territory Sales
February 12, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Espinosa Premium Cigars has announced the hiring of Chrissy Stratman. Chrissy joins the Espinosa Team as the new Southwest Territory Manager for the states of Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, and New Mexico. Read more