El Septimo Celebrates 20 Years with Ultra-Premium Doble Gran Reserva
El Septimo has begun shipping its 20th anniversary cigar—the Doble Gran Reserva—an ultra-premium blend with a $125 price tag. Limited to just 1,000 boxes, it marks…
May 19, 2025
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CigarKings Partners with Bright Leaf Distribution for UK Expansion
CigarKings cigars will now be available in the UK through Bright Leaf Distribution, marking the brand’s official entry into the British market. CigarKings Signs Bright Leaf…
May 19, 2025
More Cigar Brands Raise Prices Amid US Tariff Surge
Following recent US-imposed tariffs, a growing number of cigar manufacturers are raising prices, affecting both retailers and consumers. Brands including Villiger, Oscar Valladares, and STG have…
May 19, 2025
Louisiana’s Cigar Tax Cap Bill Amended, Advances Through Committee
Louisiana’s bill to reduce taxes on premium cigars passed the Committee on Ways and Means with amendments, delaying its effective date and limiting the tax cut…
May 19, 2025
Tatuaje Pork Tenderloin Returns in 2025 with Limited Bundles
Tatuaje’s cult classic Pork Tenderloin is making a comeback. Known for its butcher paper wrapping and bold flavour, this 2025 edition revives the original blend and…
May 15, 2025
Saint Luis Rey Adamastor: A Rare Cuban Regional Exclusive for Portugal
Cuban cigar lovers in Portugal have a new regional gem to discover: the Saint Luis Rey Adamastor, a long, slender vitola inspired by the Trinidad Fundadores…
May 15, 2025
Montecristo Open Slam Set to Launch in the U.K. This Month
A new Cuban cigar is heading to British tobacconists: the Montecristo Open Slam. Set to debut at the IGNITE 2025 Trade Show, it’s the latest release…
May 15, 2025
J. London Cigars Revives the Pink Telephone Booth as a Lancero Exclusive
The Pink Telephone Booth by J. London Cigars returns in a refined lancero vitola, exclusively for LA Aficionados Cigar Collective. This limited release offers a new…
May 15, 2025
Black Label Trading Company’s Dreadnought Returns as Atlantic Cigar Exclusive
Black Label Trading Company has re-released its popular Dreadnought cigar exclusively through Atlantic Cigar Company. This bold, box-pressed toro delivers rich, full flavours in a medium-plus…
May 15, 2025
How Cigar Importers Make Cuban Regional Cigars
Decades before Habanos coined the term “Edición Regional,” Cuba’s factories were already turning out bespoke Cuban cigars for elite shops and special events—unique smokes that today’s…
May 12, 2025
Warped Corto Maduro: Bold New Blend Now Shipping to Retailers
Warped Cigars has just released the Corto Maduro, a darker, more intense version of its decade-old Corto line. Now available in shops, this robusto delivers full-bodied flavour…
May 8, 2025
Lampert Revamps 1675 Series with New Packaging and Size Focus
Lampert Cigars is overhauling its 1675 Series this month, introducing fresh packaging and narrowing its U.S. offering to a single vitola. The changes aim to sharpen…
May 8, 2025
La Galera Expands Half Corona Range with Four New Releases
La Galera Cigars is expanding its popular half corona offerings with four new blends arriving in tins by the end of May. These compact, handmade smokes…
May 8, 2025
Two New Luxury Smokes Arrive in Germany: Rocky Patel Gold Label & Flor de Selva Selvita
Cigar lovers in Germany can now enjoy two refined new releases: Rocky Patel’s opulent Gold Label line and the compact yet flavourful Flor de Selva Classic…
May 8, 2025
League of Fat Bastards Brings a Bold, Honest Cigar Experience to Bertie Hong Kong
Bertie Hong Kong recently hosted a one-of-a-kind evening with Adam Levine and League of Fat Bastards cigars. The night blended exceptional cigars with heartfelt discussions on…
May 8, 2025
Davidoff to Close Brookfield Place NYC and Houston Stores This September
Davidoff of Geneva will shutter its flagship Brookfield Place location in Manhattan this September, alongside its River Oaks store in Houston, marking a significant shift in…
May 8, 2025
Cuban Cigar Smoker Tries a New World Cigar: Padrón Black PB-97 Maduro
The Padrón Black PB-97 Maduro Torpedo is a limited-edition Nicaraguan puro released in 2023 to mark José Orlando Padrón’s 97th birthday — and it breaks tradition…
May 6, 2025 Tariffs Trigger Widespread Cigar Price Increases Across Leading Brands
Major cigar manufacturers including Perdomo, Southern Draw, JRE, CLE and RoMa Craft are raising prices in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. While these…
May 6, 2025
Quesada Oktoberfest Cigars Return for 2025 with Limited Production Run
Quesada’s seasonal Oktoberfest cigar line is making a comeback in 2025, blending tradition with a limited-edition twist. Set to ship in August, the cigars are crafted…
May 6, 2025
Best 5 Cuban Cigars Under £25 to Buy in 2025
Cuban cigar prices have soared in recent years, turning once-accessible favourites into high-end luxuries. For many smokers, that means finding quality alternatives at a more reasonable…
May 5, 2025
London Cigar Lounge Tour: Tomtom Cigars and Its Custom Humidor
Tomtom Cigars is a premium London cigar shop located in Belgravia, offering one of the best selections of Cuban cigars in the city.
May 4, 2025
Tatuaje Expands Brown Label with Two New 7th Corona Gorda Wrappers
Tatuaje is adding fresh dimensions to its Brown Label 7th Corona Gorda with two new wrapper options: Tuxtla and Corojo, set to hit stores in late…
May 1, 2025
VCF Acquires Les Fines Lames in Full: A Strategic Move into Cigar Accessories
Vandermarliere Cigar Family (VCF), owner of Oliva and J. Cortès, has completed its acquisition of Les Fines Lames, the French company known for its high-end cigar…
May 1, 2025
Wisconsin Set to Reopen Doors to New Cigar Bars
After more than 15 years of restrictions, Wisconsin may finally allow new cigar bars to open. A bipartisan bill aims to relax the state’s long-standing indoor…
April 30, 2025
Trinidad Cigar Club Opens Elegant Lounge Near Singapore Border
Trinidad Cigars has unveiled a luxurious new lounge in Johor Bahru, offering one of the region’s finest cigar experiences just a stone’s throw from Singapore. With…
April 30, 2025
Saint Luis Rey Adamastor: Portugal’s Newest Edición Regional Release
A new Edición Regional cigar has hit the Portuguese market as Habanos enthusiasts welcome the Saint Luis Rey Adamastor—a full-strength lancero inspired by Portugal’s seafaring legends.…
April 30, 2025
Perdomo Cigars Implements Price Hike in Response to Tariffs
Perdomo Cigars is raising prices for the second time in 2025, citing new U.S. tariffs on Nicaraguan imports. The company says it aims to absorb much…
April 30, 2025
Gurkha and Davidoff Resolve ‘Year of the Dragon’ Lawsuit
A trademark dispute between Gurkha and Davidoff over the use of “Year of the Dragon” has officially ended in a confidential settlement, concluding one of the…
April 30, 2025
H. Upmann Magnum 50 vs Gran Reserva: Straight Taste Test
In our latest video, we compare the H. Upmann Magnum 50 and the H. Upmann Magnum 50 Gran Reserva, two cigars with similar names but very…
April 26, 2025
Monaco’s Monte-Carlo Cigar Club to Open in Historic Casino de Monte-Carlo
Monaco will welcome a new destination for cigar connoisseurs on May 28 as the Monte-Carlo Cigar Club opens its doors in the Casino de Monte-Carlo. The…
April 24, 2025