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Red Anchor Gets Four New Sizes

March 7, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The tide is rolling in, and with it comes four new sizes of Red Anchor for 2023. Originally launched in 1772, Red Anchor was created by Albertus Hillen... Read more

Spare Notes Series #32: End of the Year (Finally), ProCigar and TPE

March 4, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by Drew Estate – This week, Matt and Coop get together to recap the TPE 2023 trade show that Matt and Nicole attended and the 2023 ProCigar... Read more

Macanudo Announces Inspirado Tercio Aged

March 3, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Macanudo Inspirado employs the time-honored tradition of tercio aging in its soon-to-be-released, limited edition expression called Macanudo Inspirado Tercio Aged. The blend speaks to refinement and complexity, derived... Read more

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