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FDA Files Appeal of Judge Mehta’s Decision
February 1, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
On January 31, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) filed its appealing Judge Amit Mehta’s orders holding the FDA’s decision to regulate premium cigars arbitrary and capricious and vacating it. Read more
Plasencia to Release ‘Year of the Dragon’
February 1, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Plasencia Cigars, a world-leading premium tobacco grower since 1865, announced today the release of the limited edition “The Year of the Dragon”. Read more
E.P. Carrillo Introduces the Encore Black
February 1, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
E.P. Carrillo Cigars has announced the late February launch of the Encore Black. This new addition builds upon the legacy of the Encore. Read more
Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top Launches Cigar Brands Virtu and Twin Turbo
January 31, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Legendary musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Billy F Gibbons of ZZ Top is bringing his love of cigars to the mainstream and to collectors worldwide through a partnership with BandKandy to launch his first-ever cigar brands. Read more
Cigar Review: Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 Limited Edition 2023
January 31, 2024 By Kevin Acuff
The latest release from Davidoff is a combination of those, giving the nod back to 1986 when they released the Aniversario cigar in honor of Zino Davidoff’s 80th birthday. Read more
Limited Edition Punch Dragon Fire to Ship to Retailers on 2/1
January 30, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
The new release marks the sixth installment of the brand’s highly successful Chinese New Year
Series which has included these highly-rated Punch blends: Spring Roll (2023), Fu Manchu
(2022), Kung Pow! (2021), Chop Suey (2020) and Egg Roll (2019). Read more
Davidoff of Geneva USA Announces the 2023 American Golden Band Award Winners
January 30, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
Marking a decade of tradition in the United States, the Golden Band Awards recognizes the best of the best in the industry, awarding top-performing Davidoff Appointed Merchants. Read more
Jake Wyatt Cigar Co. to Debut Icarus at TPE 2024
January 30, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
The Icarus cigar boasts a San Andres Maduro wrapper and a Dominican Olor binder, complemented by an intricate mix of fillers including Tennessee fire-cured, Criollo 98, Piloto Cubano, and Pennsylvania Broadleaf. Read more
Quality Importers Launch New Palió Quadruple Jet Desktop Lighter, Veneto
January 30, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
When the high-capacity, extra-large, transparent fuel tank is full the Palió Veneto can light up to 150
large-ring cigars, with easy fuel monitoring. Read more
Quality Importers Introduce G10 Crafted Versions of the Xikar VX2 V-Cut Cigar Cutter
January 30, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
The VX2 is produced with G10, the toughest glass fiber resin laminate. Read more
Quality Importers Announce New Xikar Xl1 Perfect Cut Cigar Cutter is Shipping Globally
January 30, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
The new cutter features the classic teardrop design that is bold, masculine, and superbly engineered, yet features a closed back to ensure the exact straight cut of a cigar. Read more
Rocky Patel Releases New Size of ALR Second Edition as Casa de Montecristo Exclusive
January 29, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
The ALR Second Edition Robusto Grande has warm cocoa notes and hints of cream – a perfect choice to pair with your morning coffee, yet bold enough to match your favorite spirit. Read more
Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Post Embargo Blend Code 815
January 29, 2024 By Dee Pitman
Alec Bradley reintroduces the Post Embargo line after a couple year hiatus. The original Post Embargo was released in 2015 and was discontinued in 2021. Read more
2023 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Company of the Year
January 29, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
This award, which goes to the company who we felt had the best year in the business for a handful of reasons goes to Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Read more
J.C. Newman Opens Cigar Workers Park
January 27, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
On Tuesday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, U.S. Congresswoman Kathy Castor, and the Newman family cut the ribbon to open Cigar Workers Park. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: The Rum Episode!
January 27, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
This week Matt and Kevin enjoy some different rums and smoke some great cigars with them. Read more
Cavalier Geneve Adds Corona Size to Black II and BII Viso Jalapa for TPE
January 26, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Cavalier Genève announces that it is adding the Black II and BII Viso Jalapa 5.75x44 Coronas to its core line offering as of TPE 2024. Read more
Espinosa Releases Knuckle Sandwich “56”
January 26, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Espinosa Premium Cigars announced today the release of the second Guy Fieri Birthday Cigar, the Knuckle Sandwich “56” cigar. Read more
United to Introduce Connecticut Firecracker at TPE 2024
January 26, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
United Cigars expands its iconic Firecracker line with the introduction of the Firecracker Connecticut. Read more
CAO Announces Largest Flathead Cigar with Resonator
January 26, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
CAO will release its largest full-time Flathead cigar to date with an 8 x 60 monster smoke named after the hefty component of a car’s exhaust system. Read more