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J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Releases 2024 José Gaspar Cigars
January 9, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
Since 1904, pirates have been invading Tampa and throwing a large festival called Gasparilla. Each year, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. brings both traditions together by releasing a limited edition José Gaspar cigar. Read more
CAO Amazon Basin Returns for 2024
January 9, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
CAO Amazon Basin centers on an Amazonian tobacco called “Bragança,” which is organically grown on unspoiled tropical land and harvested once every three years. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Annual Validation with Terence Reilly!
January 7, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Last week Matt returned to the show and brings Kevin Acuff officially on board to replace Mitchell as his weekly co-host. The pair welcome their guest Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf. Read more
Cigar Review: Avo Seasons LE 2023 Winter
January 7, 2024 By Dee Pitman
Avo Cigars completes its 2023 Seasons Limited Edition cigars with the release of the AVO Seasons Winter. Read more
Fina Ash Cigars Announces Ceniza Fina
January 6, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Sam and Rosie at Fine Ash Cigars, a retailer in Glendale, Arizona, have made their own cigar called Ceniza Fina. Read more
Mike Copperman Named Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America
January 6, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
The Board of Directors of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) has announced the appointment of Mike Copperman as the organization's new executive director. Read more
La Aurora Partners with Jacob & Co. Watch Company
January 5, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
Jacob & Co., the legendary luxury watch mason, and La Aurora, the Dominican Republic’s first handcrafted cigar manufacturer with a legacy spanning over 120 years, announces their new partnership. The... Read more
Aganorsa Leaf Announces Next Supreme Leaf in Rothschild Format
January 3, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Aganorsa Leaf announced today the newest size of Supreme Leaf — one of the company's most exciting and sought-after cigars ever produced. Read more
Kafie 1901 Plans to Debut ‘Naked Cigars’ Bundle Line at TPE 2024
January 2, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
Kafie 1901 announced the release of a new bundle line, 'Naked Cigars by Kafie 1901'. Read more
Espinosa Announces Release of New Sumatra Cigar
January 2, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the release of the Espinosa Sumatra. Made at the La Zona Cigar Factory in Estelí, Nicaragua; the Espinosa Sumatra is the newest core... Read more
Alec Bradley and Starlight Bourbon Collaborate on Whiskey Release Pairing
January 2, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, the brands will release their second “Uncut Series” collaboration, this time pairing Alec Bradley Gatekeeper with Starlight Single Barrel Bourbon Finished in Vino de Naranja Casks. This is the third release of STG’s Uncut Series. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: The Cuban Cigar Show
January 2, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Last week with Matt away, Mitchell hosts a Cuban Cigar show with John McTavish a.k.a Cigar Surgeon. Read more
Cigar Review: Aganorsa Leaf Anniversario Connecticut Toro
January 1, 2024 By Mitchell Santaga
Aganorsa leaf adds a new offering to the successful Anniversario line with a Connecticut shade wrapper. Read more
Spare Notes Series #50: Trademark, Trademark, Trademark
December 26, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
On the last episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Kevin talk a lot about trade mark issues and specifically about two separate issues that came up in the industry this past week. Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: 2023 Year in Review
December 21, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This week Matt and Mitchell host a Year in Review for 2023 before Matt's brief hiatus until January. Read more
Gurkha Sues Davidoff Over ‘Year of the Dragon’ Trademark Violation
December 20, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Today Gurkha Cigar Group made a statement that it would be filing a lawsuit against Oettinger Davidoff over the use of the "Year of the Dragon" name. Read more
Dissident Cigars Donates Land To Support Nicaraguan Animal Rescue Center
December 20, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Dissident Cigars owner Cynn Coburn is pleased to announce that Dissident Cigars has donated land near San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, designated for the construction of Nicaragua’s first ever of its... Read more
Gurkha Cigar Group Now Shipping Year of the Dragon
December 20, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Gurkha Cigar Group International announces its Year of the Dragon is now shipping to retailers. The Year of the Dragon was announced at this year’s PCA Convention over the summer... Read more
Crystal Herbert Joins Don Doroteo Sales Team
December 20, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Don Doroteo Cigarsannounces the addition ofCrystal Herbertto their sales team. Crystal will oversee Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Washington D.C. Like many in the cigar industry Crystal... Read more
Cigar Review: Asylum Sensorium Asen 18
December 19, 2023 By Kevin Acuff
In May of 2023, Asylum Cigars introduced their Ultra-Premium offering, the Sensorium. Read more