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Meerapfel Cigar Releases Unique New Wooden Chest Design
September 27, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Meerapfel Cigar introduces a newly designed wooden chest, that will debut alongside the revelation of Meerapfel Cigar’s 2023 Master Blend releases. Meerapfel considers the unique packaging concept as a testament... Read more
Crowned Heads Welcomes Andy Yaffee and Craig Smith as Sales Representatives
September 27, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Crowned Heads is proud to announce the addition of two new dedicated sales representatives to the team. These appointments come at a time of significant momentum for the company, and promise... Read more
La Aurora Cigars Releases Small Batch Lot No. 002 in US
September 26, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
La Aurora announces the release ofLa Aurora Small Batch, a new, limited-edition line that showcases Master Blender Manuel Inoa’s rarer works. The first to be released in the U.S. market... Read more
JRE Announces Aladino Sumatra Limited Edition
September 25, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Julio and Justo began experimenting with Sumatra in 2016 – the same time they began growing Cameroon. This is the first year that they will release a blend with their... Read more
Sancho Panza Limited Edition Ships
September 25, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Last year, the three lines of Sancho Panza were revitalized by the creative juggernaut known as Matt Booth. On Monday, September 25, the intrigue around Sancho will intensify with the... Read more
Spare Notes Series #45: Coop Finds a Good Lancero
September 23, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop talk a little bit of baseball, football and what's going on in the industry this week. Read more
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Ships Annual Bricktoberfest Cigar
September 22, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
This week, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping Brick House Bricktoberfest cigars to 128retailers across the United States and in Germany. The 2023 release of Brick House Bricktoberfest cigars is... Read more
Alec Bradley Launches “The Uncut Series”, a Cigar and Whiskey Collaboration with Starlight Distillery
September 22, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Alec Bradley announces today that the brand is rolling out an exclusive cigar and single barrel whiskey pairing series for Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG). Called “The Uncut Series,” the platform... Read more
CRA Issues Statement in Opposition to H.R. 5568 & S. 2846
September 22, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the CARE for Moms Act (H.R. 5568&S. 2846), which is an extension of the Mothers... Read more
Jim Young Joins Plasencia as Advisor and Board Member
September 21, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Plasencia announced yesterday that Jim Young has joined the company as an advisor and board member.Mr. Young has been in the premium cigar industry since 2011 with Oettinger Davidoff AG,... Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Nicole Returns to the Show!
September 20, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This week, Nicole returns to the show and catches up with Matt and Mitchell and slowly start to return to her cigar smoking routine. Read more
Selected Tobacco Release Porcelain Byron Ashtrays
September 19, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Renowned artist and blender of Selected Tobacco, Nelson Alfonso, has once again pushed the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship with his latest creation—three stunning porcelain ashtrays, each uniquely designed to... Read more
Spare Notes Series #44: Feedback From the Audience
September 18, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop respond to some comments that were made following the previous episode from the audience which seemed to be directed at Coop but applied to any media person. Read more
Cigar Review: Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro Toro
September 16, 2023 By Mitchell Santaga
Agarnorsa Leaf introduced the Rare Leaf Reserve line back in 2021 and is now adding to it with the brand new blend, Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro. The core of the... Read more
JR Cigar to Release Crafted By JR: Crowned Heads Exclusive
September 13, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
JR Cigar is bringing a modern, upscale flair to one of their most popular budget lines. The “Crafted By” series has always brought the JR customer interesting and unique collaborations... Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Dan Davison Talks New England Cigar Expo
September 13, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This week Matt and Mitchell talk to Dan Davison about the upcoming New England Cigar Expo in New Hampshire on September 29th and 30th. Read more
Meerapfel Cigar to Release Ernest Master Blend Cigar at InterTabac
September 12, 2023 By Kevin Acuff
This week in Dortmund, Germany, at the InterTabac Tradeshow, Meerapfel Cigar will release the third cigar with historical importance to the Meerapfel family. The Ernest Master Blend. The company’s press... Read more
Black Label Trading Company Announces the Release of Bishops Blend Novemdiales to Select Retailers
September 12, 2023 By Kevin Acuff
Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the release of Bishops Blend Novemdiales to select retailers. Novemdiales is handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. It represents a... Read more
C.L.E. Promotes Robert Wright to National Sales Manager
September 12, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
C.L.E. Cigar Company announced today that it has promoted industry veteran Robert Wright to National Sales Manager. Robert has an extensive resume in the cigar industry that dates back forty... Read more
Aganorsa Announces Next Supreme Leaf
September 12, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Every year, Aganorsa Leaf releases a limited production line called the Supreme Leaf and each year the cigar is featured in a different vitola. Aganorsa Leaf announced today the latest... Read more