News

PCA Endorses Wisconsin Cigar Bar Legislation

October 3, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This week, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) endorsed new legislation that would allow cigar bars in Wisconsin for the first time since 2009. Assembly Bill 451 removes the date, June... Read more

Emilio Cigars Announces Grimalkin Seasonal Edition

October 3, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Emilio Cigars has announced the release of the Grimalkin Seasonal Edition, manufactured in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra. Grimalkin Seasonal is being released in time to enjoy for Halloween... Read more

Habanos S.A. Unveils New Hoyo de Monterrey Destinos for Duty Free

October 3, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Habanos S.A. today announced a new size of the Hoyo de Monterrey called the Destinos and it will be exclusive to duty free shops and the like at travel ports... Read more

La Aurora 120 Anniversary to Ship Later This Fall

October 3, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
La Aurora has announced the releaseof La Aurora 120Anniversary Limited Editionin celebration of their official 120thAnniversary (October 3).For 120 years, La Aurora has been crafting premium cigars that stand on... Read more

Habanos S.A. Introduces New Vegueros Centrogordos

October 3, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
During the 2023 Carribean Habanos Days event in Willemstad, Curacao, Habanos S.A. introduced a new size of the Vegueros line called the Vegueros Centrogordos. In a memorable weekend full of... Read more

GIVEAWAY: Drew Estate Swag!

September 29, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Do YOU want to win one of THREE amazing prizes from Drew Estate? Up for grabs is the following: It is very simple, comment below your name and email and... Read more
FDA Updates

PCA Responds to FDA’s Appeal in Deeming Rule Case

September 29, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration filed a notice of appeal of Judge Amit P. Mehta’s decision to vacate the deeming rule in the case of Cigar Association of America... Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Jon Carney Uses AI for Voicemail

September 28, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This week, Jon Carney stops by in studio to catch up with Smokin Tabacco. Read more

Hooten Young Ships 30th Anniversary of Operation Gothic Serpent

September 28, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The new regular production line for Hooten Young showcased at PCA 2023 is now shipping in preparation for the 30th Anniversary of Operation Gothic Serpent on October 3, 2023. Hooten... Read more

Macanudo Reignites Collaboration with Flint Knoll

September 28, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Macanudo has continued its collaboration with Napa Valley’s Flint Knoll Winery to produce Macanudo Estate Reserve Flint Knoll No 2. The limited-edition expression of Macanudo uses tobacco aged in wine... Read more

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