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Cigar Review: Bandolero Premium Bravos

May 6, 2025 By Pat Chamberlain
Check out our cigar review of the Bandolero Premium Bravos. Read more

PCA 2025: Selected Tobacco

April 29, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our coverage of Selected Tobacco from PCA 2025 brought to you by Drew Estate. Read more

PCA 2025: United Cigars

April 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out our coverage of United Cigars from PCA 2025 brought to you by Drew Estate. Read more

Selected Tobacco to Showcase New Byron Humidor at PCA 2025

April 9, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Selected Tobacco has frequently been on our list of companies expected to have a strong show. This announcement put them back on the list again and if it wasn't for the fact they did not exhibit last year, that would have made this five shows in a row now. Read more

United Cigars Announces Price Decrease Amid Tariff Increases

April 4, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
United Cigars has announced something rare: prices are going down. The brand's flagship line will be dropping in price as United Cigars steps up for the cigar community. Read more

Arnold Andre Adds New Size to Montosa Line

April 4, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Arnold Andre announced today the release of the Montosa Gigante, a bold new size measuring 6 x 60. Releasing at the PCA in New Orleans. Read more

Selected Tobacco to Release Bandolero Premium at PCA 2025

April 1, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Bandolero takes another bold step forward with the Bandolero Premium at PCA 2025. Read more

Cigar Review: United Cigars Gold Star Toro

March 24, 2025 By Gracie Rodriguez
Check out our cigar review of the United Cigars Gold Star toro. Read more

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Smokin Gold Star with Oliver Nivaud

March 24, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out the latest episode of the Smokin Tabacco Show podcast with Oliver Nivaud and the new Gold Star! Read more

United Announces Gold Star Regular Production

February 25, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, United Cigars announces that the Gold Star brand is being unearthed as a line extension in the United Cigars growing portfolio. Read more

United Honors Veterans with Special Edition United Toro

October 17, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
United Cigars honors our veterans with its yearly release of a Special Edition box of United Toro, aimed at expressing gratitude by sharing a cigar with our nation's veterans. Read more

Byron 20th Century Habaneros Tube Gift Set Arrives in Stores

October 3, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
An exquisite collection limited to 1,000 sets is designed for Byron enthusiasts and curators of coveted treasures. Read more

Selected Tobacco Ships Atabey Ritos Gift Set

October 1, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
United Cigars announced today the Atabey Ritos Gift Set will begin shipping to retailers this week. Read more

United Connecticut Set To Release at PCA 2024

March 19, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
Using higher primings for the wrapper, United Cigars found the best Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper to compliment the United blend of Dominican tobaccos. Read more
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United to Release Lunatic Firecracker in 2024

January 20, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
This year’s annual United Cigar July Firecracker series will be the highly coveted Lunatic line by Aganorsa Leaf. Read more
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Selected Tobacco Forced To Miss PCA 2024

January 9, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
Selected Tobacco, regrets to inform its valued partners, colleagues, and enthusiasts that it will not have a booth at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in Las Vegas this year. Read more
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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Oliver Nivaud Brings More Tricks Up His Sleeve

December 18, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Last week, Oliver Nivaud of United was back again to talk about another successful year and brings with him some teasers and updates from both United and Selected. Read more
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Oliver Nivaud Resumes Marketing Role at United Cigar

December 17, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Dan Davison is no longer the Director of Marketing for United Cigar. Read more
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Byron Lounge Slotted for the Second Floor of the Ariston

December 12, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Byron Cigar Lounge opening inside The Ariston, a newly remodeled cigar oasis in the heart of downtown Nashville, TN. Read more

United Cigars Release Special United Toro Box to Honor Veterans

October 26, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
United Cigars honors our veterans with the release of a Special Edition box of United Toro cigars, aimed at expressing gratitude by sharing a cigar with our nation’s veterans. Special... Read more