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JRE to Re-Release Aladino Cameroon Reserva in July
June 29, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Back by popular demand, the Aladino Cameroon Reserva returns in July 2025 with its signature character, rare composition, and elevated presentation. Read more
Spare Notes Series #2: The Year of the Cigar Advent Calendar
June 26, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
On our second episode of Spare Notes, Coop and Matt talk about Cigar Advent Calendars, the possibility of a Connecticut indoor smoking ban, and Coop’s feeling on being used for... Read more
Protocol Cigars Announces 6 x 60 “Blue Line” Extension
June 23, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Protocol Cigars has announced a 6 x 60 Gordo line extension in the Protocol “Blue” Line debuting at the 2021 PCA Trade Show. The Protocol “Blue,” which it has unofficially... Read more
United Cigars Launches “Abuelo” Line
June 16, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
United Cigars made the decision a couple years back that they wanted to find the right tobacco and partner with the right manufacturer for their latest launch; Abuelo. For the... Read more
Amendola Family Cigar Co Announces Florida Representation
June 16, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Amendola Family Cigar Co. announces that they are now represented in the State of Florida. Tobacconists in Florida who are interested in Amendola Family Cigar Co. are asked to please contact... Read more
E.P. Carrillo Announces “The Retro Short Run” Limited Production Line
June 12, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
With the Retro we bring back the beloved Short Run. Our last Short Run was in 2016, and we’ve been hoping to bring it back ever since then! Music is... Read more
Spare Notes Series #1: Cigar Manufacturing Ethics & PCA Expectations
June 12, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
On this special episode of a new series between William Cooper and Matt Tabacco, the boys talk about topics and subjects that may have been missed or left out of... Read more
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Petitions to Import Cuban Tobacco Again
June 7, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
J.C. Newman Cigar Co., the last operating cigar factory in the “Cigar City” of Tampa, Florida, filed a petition with the U.S. Department of State requesting authorization to import Cuban... Read more
Amendola Family Cigar Co Releases Cannoli “Green” and “White” Line Extensions
May 29, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Amendola Family Cigar Co. announces the release of the Signature Series Cannoli Green and Cannoli White cigar brands. The release of these two brands completes the Signature Cannoli Series which... Read more
Leading Cigar Manufacturers Announce Support and Presence at PCA 2021
May 29, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
“We truly believe that members of the PCA are an extension of our family, and the annual trade show is the single most important event in keeping our families strong... Read more
United Cigars: Byron Limited Edition Humidors
May 29, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Vintage is a term that is at times misunderstood, yet when Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco releases blends with 5 years of post-roll age decorated by a uniquely designed humidor... Read more