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J.C. Newman Ships New El Baton Cigars

August 8, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping its new El Baton cigars to premium cigar retailers across the United States. J.C. Newman first introduced El Baton cigars in 1914. The original... Read more

Ferio Tego #PCA2022

August 8, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
It is year two at PCA for Ferio Tego – the brand led by Michael Herklots and Brendon Scott. Last year we saw Ferio Tego make its debut just months... Read more

Black Label Trading Ships Bishops Blend

August 8, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the shipment of Bishops Blend to select retailers beginning next week. Bishops Blend is hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at... Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: The Guayabera Lady – Berta Bravo

August 7, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by J.C. Newman – On this episode, Matt and Nicole are joined by Berta Bravo a.k.a The Guayabera Lady. Berta talks about how she got her beginnings... Read more

Gurkha #PCA2022

August 5, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
We stopped by the Gurkha booth this year and saw the one and only Juan Lopez, Vice President of Sales. Gurkha had a few new offerings to show from the... Read more

CRA Files Comment on FDA Proposed Rule Regarding Flavors

August 3, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Yesterday, Cigar Rights of America (“CRA”) filed a comment on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) proposal regarding flavored tobacco products. The CRA submission agrees with FDA... Read more

The Spare Notes Series #22: Who’s in the Running?

August 3, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars – On this week’s show, we talk about who is in the running for Cigar of the Year now that... Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Cigars That “Shall Not Be Named”

August 3, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by J.C. Newman – On this episode Chris Doyle of Luxury Cigar Club steps in for Ben Rotem and talks to us about the newest projects they... Read more

PCA Files Comments Opposing FDA Flavored Cigar Proposed Rule

August 3, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Last Thursday, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) filed public comments opposing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) proposed rule entitled “Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars.” The... Read more

Gurkha Cigar Group Announces Revenant Sampler Bags Now Shipping

August 3, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Gurkha Cigar Group International is proud to announce the Revenant Sampler Bags are now shipping to retailers across the country. The Revenant that was introduced at last year’s PCA trade... Read more