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Barn Smoker 2026: One of America’s Greatest Cigar Events
August 29, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
I recently attended the Drew Estate Barn Smoker event in Connecticut and wanted to share why I thought it was one of the best cigar events. Read more
2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Cigar of the Year #15 – #11
January 8, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Here is the 2024 Smokin Tabacco Cigar of the Year list featuring spots #15 - #11. Read more
Tatuaje Announces Boris Karloff Cigar
January 7, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Tatuaje has announced the Boris Karloff release, named after the actor who famously played the monster character in the 1931 film "Frankenstein". Read more
Punch Rare Corojo to Become Regular Production
January 7, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Previously released in limited quantities every year, General Cigar Co. announced today the Punch Rare Corojo will become a regular-production cigar within the Punch portfolio. Read more
La Aurora Relaunches 100 Años with New Packaging
January 7, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
La Aurora USA announced today the relaunch of La Aurora 100 Años in the U.S. with a new box design. Read more
2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Cigar of the Year #20 – #16
January 7, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Here is the 2024 Smokin Tabacco Cigar of the Year list featuring spots #20 - #16. Read more
Spare Notes Series #67: Over Priced Rare Products?
January 7, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Pat hold a discussion on the ethics of pricing from retailers on certain products, especially rare and more limited items with a high demand. Read more
2024 Smokin Tabacco Awards: Cigar of the Year #25 – #21
January 6, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Here is the 2024 Smokin Tabacco Cigar of the Year list featuring spots #25 - #21. Read more
Davidoff Winston Churchill 2025 The Artist Shipping This Week
January 6, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Davidoff has announced the latest Limited Edition in it's extremely popular Winston Churchill The Original Series with the release of a limited-edition churchill cigar and two humidors. Read more
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Releases 2025 José Gaspar Cigars
January 6, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Handcrafted by J.C. Newman, a 130-year-old, four-generation family business, José Gaspar cigars pack a punch perfect for any pirate. Read more
CAO Announces 2025 Amazon Basin Offering
January 6, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Crafted using tobaccos from the depths of the Amazon Rainforest, CAO Amazon Basin will return to stores in January 2025. Read more