California’s attempt to impose new rules on premium cigars has drawn strong opposition from leading industry groups. The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and Cigar Rights of…
August 23, 2025
Hiram & Solomon Cigars has appointed Benoît Bail as its new Vice President of Sales, expanding the brand’s global strategy. Bail will oversee U.S. market growth,…
August 23, 2025
Fratello Cigars has announced the release of the Arlequin Edizione Di Carnevale, a special edition presented in a striking combo box. Each box contains 10 Arlequin…
August 23, 2025
Davidoff has announced the Chefs Edition 2025, the fourth cigar in the series that pairs its Master Blenders with leading figures in gastronomy. The concept builds…
August 22, 2025
J.C. Newman is preparing to ship the latest addition to the popular Firecracker Series. The El Baton Firecracker, a 3 ½ x 50 petit robusto with…
August 20, 2025
The Davidoff of Geneva flagship boutique on Madison Avenue has reopened following an extensive renovation. Located at 515 Madison Avenue, New York City, the store now…
August 20, 2025
Lampert Cigars has expanded its popular Ocean Breeze line with two new vitolas: the Gordito (4 x 58) and the Toro Grande (6 ½ x 56).…
August 20, 2025
Flory Padrón, widow of José Orlando Padrón, founder of the iconic Padrón Cigars, passed away on 15 August at the age of 91. Her quiet yet…
August 20, 2025
Arturo Fuente has ended its long running international distribution partnership with the Meerapfel family. Tobacco supply continues, but this structural change raises the risk of shortages…
August 20, 2025 Arturo Fuente has ended its international distribution partnership with the Meerapfel family. All future orders outside the United States and Dominican Republic will now be managed…
August 16, 2025
Tatuaje Cigars has revealed three new limited editions wrapped in Nicaraguan Corojo leaf. These cigars explore how a change in wrapper can transform flavour, and they…
August 16, 2025
Foundation Cigar Co. has introduced a Lancero size to its Wise Man brand. The cigars, available in both Corojo and Maduro wrappers, are shipping to select…
August 16, 2025
Cigars International is adding two new superstores in late 2025. One will open near Universal Studios in Orlando, and the other will debut in Newport, Kentucky,…
August 16, 2025
The Khalil family’s 8 to 8 Cigars is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an exclusive release in Selected Tobacco S.A.’s Atabey Black line. The new Atabey…
August 15, 2025
Freud Cigar Co. has begun shipping its Agapi Limited Edition 2025, the second release in the line crafted by master blender Eladio Díaz. The cigar follows…
August 15, 2025
The Prodigal Son cigar line from Martin Kove, famed for his role as John Kreese in The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai, has begun shipping to…
August 15, 2025
The Padrón Black PB-99 has started shipping earlier than expected, adding a new size to the highly regarded Padrón Black cigar line. Available in both maduro…
August 14, 2025
The new Perez-Carrillo Endure Corona Gorda will debut on 28 August 2025, with New Hampshire’s Two Guys Smoke Shop as the first U.S. retailer to carry…
August 14, 2025
Belgium will tighten its tobacco packaging regulations in 2026, extending plain packaging laws to include cigars. This follows a recent ban on displaying tobacco products in…
August 14, 2025
On Saturday 2 August, the UK cigar scene saw the first edition of Summertime Smoke: A Festival of Cigars. The event took place under clear weather…
August 14, 2025
Habanos Day returns to Mexico City this October with El Desafío, the national final that will decide which pair represents Mexico at the Habanos World Challenge…
August 13, 2025
LOFB Cigars unveiled the Skinny Bastarda at PCA 2025 in New Orleans, a 5½ x 42 Half Corona crafted entirely by women at the Quesada Cigars…
August 13, 2025
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has named Ricardo Carioni as its new Director of International Affairs and Education. This appointment reinforces the PCA’s commitment to premium…
August 12, 2025
The Dominican Republic’s annual ProCigar Festival returns for its 18th edition in 2026, now named “From Soil to Soul.” The five-day celebration runs from 15–20 February,…
August 12, 2025
Asylum Cigars and Cigar Dojo are back with a fresh collaboration. Following their 2022 hit Meshugana, the duo introduces “Oy Vey” — a limited-edition cigar inspired…
August 12, 2025
Nine years into the legal battle over how the FDA regulates premium cigars, the fight has shifted to a deceptively simple question: what exactly qualifies as…
August 11, 2025
The much-anticipated Trinidad Robusto Extra has finally landed in the UK, marking its full return with bold new packaging and premium pricing. A Celebrated Return to…
August 8, 2025
RoMa Craft Tobac adds a bold new release to its Craft Maquette series. The Steel Porcupine cigar will begin shipping at the end of August in…
August 7, 2025
Germany welcomes a new cigar icon. M. K. & Söhne now exclusively distributes Daniel Marshall cigars, including the famous 24ct Gold Cigar, across the German market.…
August 7, 2025
Phillips & King has confirmed its return to the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in 2026, marking a major step forward for the long-standing distributor.…
August 7, 2025