News

Espinosa Ships Laranja Reserva Escuro 6 x 60

October 20, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This week, Espinosa Cigars has shipped the last of the four new 6 x 60 gordos that it debuted at PCA 2023. Read more

Foundation Begins Shipping New Metapa Line Nationwide

October 20, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Foundation Cigar Company begins shipping its new line, Metapa, to cigar shops throughout the USA.  Inspired by the birth town of Rubén Darío, a legendary Nicaraguan poet, Metapa pays homage to Nicaragua’s rich cultural heritage... Read more

PCA Removes Fees for Media – Changes Vetting Process

October 20, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, the Premium Cigar Association announced to the media that it would no longer charge the media any membership fees which also includes admission to the PCA Trade Show and Convention. Read more

Oliva Serie V Melanio Edición Ano 2023 Arrives in Stores

October 19, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
At PCA 2023, one of the cigars we saw from Oliva was the Serie V Melanio Edicion Ano 2023. For those of you who have been waiting for these you are in luck, they arrive in stores this week all over the world. Read more

Bocock Brothers Begin World Traveler Maduro Production at AJ Fernandez

October 19, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Bocock Bros. Cigars has now partnered with AJ Fernandez to reimagine their original Maduro within the Word Traveler Collection. This comes after they recently partnered with the factory for their... Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: All Gas No Brakes with Dan Thompson and Micky Pegg!

October 18, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Dan Thompson of Micallef Cigars and Micky Pegg of All Saints Cigars both join Matt and Mitchell to talk about their new combined sales team. Read more

Leaf by Oscar Limited Edition 2018 Launched as Cigora Exclusive

October 18, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
A new Leaf by Oscar release called Leaf by Oscar Limited Edition 2018 is now available exclusively on Cigora. Read more

Newair & Boveda Announce New Collaboration Humidor

October 18, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The Newair x Boveda 500 Count Electric Cigar Humidor is the latest in Newair’s collection of electronic cooling cigar humidors. Read more

Luciano Cigars Announces Branded Lounges 

October 17, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Luciano Cigars announced the recent and upcoming opening of brand-sponsored lounges across the US, and the launch of its global Lounge Sponsorship Program.  Read more

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Updates Sobremesa Packaging and Renames Original Line

October 17, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This week Steve Saka, owner of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, once again took to Facebook to announce that DTT has updated the packaging on the Sobremesa brand and will also be renaming the original line. Read more

Tatuaje 20th Anniversary Heading to Stores

October 17, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
In early July of this year, Tatuaje announced a new line that would celebrate the company's 20th anniversary. Now, Tatuaje says these are shipping to stores this week. Read more

Hand Rolled: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Premieres Tomorrow

October 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The inaugural episode of the Hand Rolled docuseries, Hand Rolled: J.C. Newman Cigar Co., will premiere on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. for free on YouTube. Read more
FDA Updates

FDA Formally Sends Flavored Cigar Rule to OMB For Review

October 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a significant step in addressing the issue of flavored cigars and menthol in cigarettes by sending their proposed rules to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review.  Read more

CAO Premier 54s Pack Makes Its Debut

October 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
CAO is kicking off the holiday season with a compilation pack featuring its top Toros. Called CAO Premier 54, the four-pack has just begun shipping to retailers. Read more

Habanos S.A. Appoints Beatriz Garrido García to Operational Marketing Director

October 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Habanos S.A., the Cuban-state run cigar conglomerate, announced this week they have appointed Beatriz Garrido García as the company's newest Operational Marketing Director. Read more

Cigar Review: Diesel Cigars Vintage Robusto Gordo

October 12, 2023 By Kevin Acuff
Diesel Cigars – Diesel Vintage Series Robusto Review There seems to be an emerging trend in the cigar world that is becoming more prominent as time goes on. That trend... Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Toscano Master Aged 3 Pairing

October 11, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This week, Michael Cappellini is back for another Toscano Pairing! This week it's the Toscano Master Aged 3 with Coffee and Chocolate and everyone has slightly different versions of each of those. Read more

Cigar Review: HVC 10th Anniversary 54

October 10, 2023 By Mitchell Santaga
HVC celebrated its 10th anniversary and released the original blend and size back in 2021, now they have added a vitola extension to the line for 2023. Reinier has been... Read more

MB Fuma Announces Company Launch in United States

October 9, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
MB FUMA is announcing its company launch on Columbus Day 2023 and willbe made available to the US Retail market in the month of October. The announcementcomes in time for... Read more

HVC Announces Black Friday 2023

October 9, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Every year in the Fall just in time for the unofficial kickoff day to the holiday season, HVC, now for the tenth year in a row, releases their Black Friday... Read more