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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Buying Brands and Blending Cigars with Justin Andrews of STG
March 1, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co: Justin Andrews stops by the show this week to talk with Matt and Mitchell about the acquisitions of Room101 and Alec Bradley... Read more
Mary Szarmach Elected to PCA Executive Committee
March 1, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced today Mary Szarmach, Sr. V.P. Governmental & External Affairs at Smoker Friendly, has been elected as the incoming secretary on the PCA Executive Committee.... Read more
Davidoff Announces the Return of Millenium Lancero
March 1, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
For the second time this year, Davidoff Cigars surprises its loyal aficionados with a limited edition of an iconic White Band Collection cigar which was most beloved in... Read more
La Aurora Marks a Milestone with Commemorative La Aurora 120 Anniversary
March 1, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
La Aurora,the Dominican Republic’s Original and Oldest Cigar Factory, is marking a milestone in 2023.For 120 years, La Aurora has been crafting premium cigars that stand on the... Read more
Cigarz on the Avenue Launches Andalusian Bull “The Golden Lucky No. 7”
March 1, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Cigarz on the Avenue and La Flor Dominicana are proud to announce the World Premier of the Andalusian Bull “The Golden Lucky No. 7” cigar. This cigar is... Read more
STG Completes Aquisition of Alec Bradley – Outlines Plans
March 1, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Scandinavian Tobacco Group announces today that the company has acquired the business of the Alec Bradley Cigar Company including the brand portfolio, blend book and other intellectual property,... Read more
Habanos S.A. Announces Three New Cigars and 2022 Earnings
February 28, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Habanos S.A., the Cuban-State cigar conglomerate kicked off its annual Festival del Habano festival for the first time since 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, yesterday. Right off... Read more
Texas Cigar Festival Returns to Houston April 15th
February 28, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The annual Texas Cigar Festival will be returning to NRG Park in Houston this year on a new date – Saturday, April 15, from 5 pm to 9... Read more
Dissident Introduces Non-Box Pressed Rave to Core Line
February 28, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
DISSIDENT Cigars is excited to announce the new Rave non-box-pressed 5 x 50 Robusto, an addition to the core line, alongside the Rave Box-Pressed 5.5 x 52. This DISSIDENT Rave... Read more
West Tampa Announces “Red” Line
February 27, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Like its predecessors, White and Black, Red delivers a flavor bomb with enhanced body that is a perfect addition to the West Tampa line-up. From mild to full... Read more
Rock-A-Feller Announces Magician’s Wand Limited Edition
February 27, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Rock-A-Feller Cigars is kicking off 2023, and Kevin Schweitzer’s seventhyear in the cigar industry with the third limited edition of the Art-Of-Magic called the Magician’s Wand. This all-new... Read more
Prometheus Announces Sencillo Black Lancero
February 27, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Prometheus has announced the Sencillo Black Lancero, a new size for the Sencillo Black line which is handmade with Nicaraguan tobacco. Sencillo cigars were inspired by the love... Read more
Spare Notes Series #31: Do Most Americans Want to Ban Tobacco Products?
February 27, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by Drew Estate – This week, Matt, Mitchell and Coop get together to talk about the BCA, CRA and a recent survey that suggests most Americans want... Read more
Cigar Industry Airport Selfie Contest Returns By Way of Smokin Tabacco
February 26, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
If you have been around longer than the past year or two you probably remember the Cigar-Coop.com airport selfie contest. William Cooper, its owner, has given us his blessing to... Read more
Espinosa Announces Wasabi Lancero
February 25, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the release of the Espinosa Wasabi Lancero. The Wasabi Lancero, joins the Wasabi Robusto and Wasabi Corona as a seasonal production... Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Aaron Sigmond On the REAL Magic of Fuente
February 22, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. – This week Matt and Mitchell return once again to have a cigar with Aaron Sigmond, an author and early cigar media... Read more
BREAKING: Scandinavian Tobacco Group to Aquire Alec Bradley Cigars for $72.5 Million
February 22, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) announces today that the company has agreed to acquire the Alec Bradley cigar business. The transaction is expected to close on or about February... Read more
Amendola to Show First Edition of New York Series – West Side Story – at TPE 2023
February 21, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Amendola Family Cigar Co. to release the “The West Side Story” at the TPE 2023 taking place in Las Vegas. The West Side Story will be the first... Read more
Gurkha to Show Ghost Connecticut and Grand Age II at TPE 2023
February 21, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Gurkha Cigar Group International announces two new products set to be revealed at the TPE (Total Product Expo) this week. Gurkha Executives are heading out to Las Vegas to... Read more
Black Label Trading to Debut Santa Muerte at TPE 2023
February 21, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Black Label Trading Company will be debuting the release of Santa Muerte to its core line at this year’s TPE 2023 in Las Vegas.Visit Booth 1059 for the... Read more