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CDC Survey Shows Underage Smoking Rates at Historic Lows
November 6, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released the results of its annual survey on youth tobacco use, which found that underage use is falling to historic lows. Read more
PCA Tells OMB to Remit Characterizing Flavor Rule Back to FDA
November 6, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) testified before the White House Office of Management and Budget's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) as part of the Administration's review of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) draft Final Rule "Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars." Read more
Cohiba to Release Biometric Humidor with Limited Edition Cigar
November 6, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Cohiba (STG) announced today it is unveiling the brand’s exclusive 2023 holiday offering called The Cohiba Biometric Humidor. Read more
2023 CRA Fall Freedom Packs Now Available
November 6, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The 2023 CRA Fall Freedom Packs are now headed to select retailers. Read more
Les Fines Lames Announces Le Tag Cutter Necklace
November 6, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Les Fines Lames, the French company behind the Le Petit knife style cutters and the punch cutter bead bracelets has added another cutting accessory to its "wearable" collection. Read more
J.C. Newman Begins Second Shipment Yagua and Black Diamond
November 6, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This week, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping the second and final release of the year of its famous Yagua and Diamond Crown Black Diamond cigars. Read more
Cigar Review: Foundation Cigars Olmec Claro Robusto
November 5, 2023 By Mitchell Santaga
The Olmec cigar is named after the Olmec people of Mexico who lived from around 1600 BCE to 350 BCE. They were found in the modern day states of Tabasco, Veracruz, and San Andrés Tuxtla region. Read more
Black Star Line Ceases Direct to Consumer Sales and Commits to Retail Partners
November 5, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Owner of Black Star Line Cigars, Aric Bey, states “It’s time to make a change. We are a bigger company and we don’t need to sell direct to consumer anymore.... Read more
Perdomo 30th Anniversary Now Shipping
November 5, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
The highly anticipated Perdomo 30th Anniversary will be coming to appointed merchants just in time for Thanksgiving. Three distinct blends will be available in the line; Each blend will be available... Read more
Montecristo Cigar Bar at Paris Las Vegas Now Open
November 5, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Montecristo Cigar Bar has officially opened its doors, and industry leaders from top-level cigar brands and Caesars Entertainment executives joined together to commemorate its grand opening celebration on Thursday, Nov... Read more
Alfonso Gran Selección Begins Shipping
November 3, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This year's follow up to last year's Cigar of the Year in the new Alfonso line from Selected Tobacco S.A. has begin shipping to retailers nationwide. Read more
Partagas Releases Holiday Gift Set
November 3, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
For holiday 2023, Partagas brings together two of its newest blends in a festive, Boveda-humidified four-pack. Read more
Don Doroteo Ships Salt of the Earth
November 2, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Don Doroteo Cigars has announced that the “Salt of the Earth” line of cigars is now shipping to retailers across the United States. Read more
STG Ships Room 101 Namakubi 2023
November 1, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Namakubi is perhaps one of the most important lines in the Room 101 historical portfolio. It originally debuted in 2011 and helped launch Room 101 to where it is today. Read more
Punch Holiday Gift Pack Now Shipping
November 1, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Punch is rolling in the holiday season with a gift pack that features its top-rated blends in a perennially-popular Toro frontmark. Read more
DTT Delays Release of Polpetta until January 2024
November 1, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust announces their intention to delay nationwide distribution of their Polpetta puros. “Normally delays from intended release dates are the result of either the cigars and/or the... Read more
E.P. Carrillo Introduces the Escapade — Created With Consumer Feedback To Reach New Cigar Smokers
November 1, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
E.P. Carrillo unveils its latest cigar blend, Escapade, created through direct consumer feedback and set to be voted into a limited 2024 production run. Through several live Zoom sessions with... Read more
Rabbit Air Releases ‘Sumatra’ to Contemporary Artists Series
November 1, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
The Sumatra design is Rabbits Airs latest addition to their Contemporary Artist Series. Infused with the vibrancy and warmth of Polish-German illustrator, Maggie Stephenson, this design is not just an air... Read more
Crowned Heads Announces 2023 Mil Días Belicosos Finos Limited Edition
November 1, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
The 2023 Mil Días Belicosos Finos Limited Edition showcases the highly-acclaimed Mil Días blend in a classic 5 1/2″ by 52 Belicoso Fino vitola, drawing inspiration from the legendary Bolivar... Read more
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Ships Black Bison Cigar Case and Fall Release of The American and Angel Cuesta Cigars
November 1, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Today J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping The American Black Bison Cigar Case. This limited-edition cigar case is unique because both the case and the special cigars inside are all-American.... Read more