PAPER CRANE: Black Works Studio’s Latest Masterpiece
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is set to unveil its latest creation, PAPER CRANE, at the upcoming Premium Cigar Association (PCA) event in Las Vegas. Crafted…
March 6, 2024
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Stockholm Based Cigar Club Sends Cease & Desist to Multiple Cigar Brands
The Stockholm-based private membership cigar club cigarklubben has send a cease and desist to a plethora of brands, both big and small, to stop their activities…
March 5, 2024
Press Release: Espinosa Premium Cigars Proud to Announce the Release of the 601 La Bomba Warhead X
The 601 La Bomba Warhead X is the tenth instalment of Espinosa’s very successful Limited Edition release cigar. “This year’s bomb is very special. We began…
March 4, 2024
Laudisi Enterprises Acquires Caldwell Cigar Co. and Lost&Found: A New Chapter in Premium Tobacco
Laudisi Enterprises has completed the acquisition of Caldwell Cigar Co. and Lost&Found Cigars. Under the terms of the agreement, Robert Caldwell and Juan Jaramillo, the founders…
March 4, 2024
Habanos S.A.’s Gala Auction Sets Record High: €17.8 Million in Sales at Festival del Habano
Habanos S.A. wrapped up its annual Festival del Habano in Havana, the premier event in the Cuban cigar realm, with a grand gala showcasing an auction…
March 4, 2024
Kafie 1901 Introduces Liga de la Casa Sweet Tip: A Delectable Addition to the Lineup
Kafie 1901 is set to unveil its inaugural line of sweet-tipped cigars at this month’s 2024 PCA Convention & Trade Show. Named ‘Liga de la Casa…
March 4, 2024
New Zealand Government Reverses Smokefree 2023 Amendments: A Win for Tobacco Market Restoration
As of February 28th 2024, the New Zealand Coalition Government (National, NZ First & Act) have scrapped the previous Governments (Labour) Smokefree 2023 Amendments. No reduction…
March 1, 2024
Daniel Marshall’s 8th Annual Campfire: A Gathering of Exquisite Enjoyment and Friendship
What happened at the 8th Annual “Kitzbühel Campfire” Experience at the Daniel Marshall Cigar Lounge, Kitzbühel Country Club, Austria. An Afternoon of Exquisite Enjoyment and Friendship…
February 29, 2024 Habanos Festival 2024: New Cigars, Record Revenue, and Exciting Announcements!
The Habanos festival has started and traditionally that means the announcement of many new Cuban cigars and a financial report of the previous year. This year…
February 28, 2024
Unveiling Excellence: Habanos S.A. Presents Distinguished Humidors for Festival del Habano XXIV
Habanos S.A. has unveiled the seven distinguished humidors set to grace the stage at the upcoming Festival del Habano XXIV in Havana, Cuba. Each humidor is…
February 26, 2024
ProCigar 2024: Humidor Auction Raises $487K for Charity
The 2024 edition of ProCigar, the renowned cigar festival in the Dominican Republic, concluded with an elegant gala dinner featuring a humidor auction. The auction lots…
February 26, 2024
New Releases: VegaFina’s Limited Editions & Flor de Copán’s Anniversary Gran Reserva
Tabacalera is releasing three new cigars, two limited edition releases for VegaFina and a brand-new Flor de Copan cigar. The VegaFina releases are the second release…
February 23, 2024
Club Macanudo: From New York to Worldwide Expansion
Club Macanudo is building an empire. The almost 30 year old Club Macanudo lounge, one of the most famous cigar lounges in the United States, is…
February 22, 2024
Casa Carrillo: A Legacy of Excellence in Cigar Craftsmanship
Tabacalera La Alianza, the Dominican factory where Ernesto Perez-Carrillo crafts his renowned cigars, including two recipients of the prestigious Cigar of the Year title, has undergone…
February 21, 2024
New Punch Triunfos Cigar Debuts in Switzerland
Cuba has introduced a new size to its Punch cigar line, the Punch Triunfos, a petit corona. This new offering will first be available in Switzerland's…
February 21, 2024
Cuban Legacy: An Inside Tour of Finca Hector Luis
I recently visited Cuba and on the second day, explored Vuelta Abajo in Pinar Del Rio, the world's most famous tobacco region. This area, a tobacco…
February 20, 2024
Exclusive Humidors and Zodiac Editions: Habanos S.A.’s Tribute to the Year of the Dragon
Alongside the unveiling of the Montecristo Brilliantes, Habanos S.A. introduces a bespoke humidor commemorating the Year of the Dragon. The Cohiba Tributo presents a select series…
February 19, 2024
Colibri Julius Soft Flame Lighter Review
Colibri has built a strong reputation within the cigar Community. With it's focus on inovative design and high performing cigar accessory products, Colibri is essentially a…
February 19, 2024
Impact of Hurricane Ian: Cuba’s Tobacco Production Struggles in Pinar del Río
Hurricane Ian’s impact on Cuba’s esteemed tobacco-growing region of Pinar del Río, directly hit in September 2022, continues to pose challenges for the country’s cigar production.…
February 15, 2024
Here’s What Happened at the Launch Party for the Bolívar Regentes Edición Limitada 2021
Boisdale of Canary Wharf hosted the Bolívar Regentes 2021 launch on Feb 7th, 2024. Joined by experts like Anna Lopez and Sean Croley, we delved into…
February 14, 2024
Legal Battle Unfolds: Gurkha vs. Davidoff Over ‘Year of the Dragon’ Trademark
In December, Gurkha initiated legal action against Davidoff concerning the Davidoff Limited Edition 2024 Year of the Dragon cigar. Gurkha alleges that Davidoff’s Year of the…
February 14, 2024
Davidoff Unveils Zodiac Masterpiece: The Ultimate Collector’s Edition
Davidoff Cigars Launches Exclusive Zodiac Series Collector’s Edition, Limited to 100 Sets Worldwide
February 12, 2024
Habanos S.A. Rings in the Year of the Dragon with Montecristo Brillantes Cigar Release
For the fifth consecutive year, Habanos S.A. is honouring the Chinese New Year with the launch of a new cigar, following the footsteps of Davidoff and…
February 8, 2024
Intertabac Suisse Hosts Gala for Diplomáticos’ Latest Creation
At a prestigious event hosted by Intertabac Suisse, aficionados from around the globe gathered for the launch of Diplomáticos' new Regional limited edition cigar, "El Emissario."…
February 7, 2024
Quesada Cigars Marks 50 Years of Excellence with Exclusive 50th Anniversary Cigar Release
Dominican cigar manufacturer Quesada Cigars is joyfully commemorating 50 years in the industry with the release of two limited-edition cigars named Quesada 50th Anniversary. Unveiling at…
February 5, 2024
E.P. Carrillo Cigars Introduces Encore Black: A Culmination of Craftsmanship and Legacy
E.P. Carrillo Cigars is proud to announce the late February launch of the Encore Black. This new addition builds upon the legacy of the Encore, which…
February 5, 2024
St. Dupont Unveils Dazzling Collections at TPE 2024: Koi Fish, Memento Mori, Fire X, and Fluro Set to Captivate Enthusiasts
During last week’s TPE 2024 trade show, Coles of London, the American distributor for St. Dupont, showcased the expanded S.T. Dupont Koi Fish and Memento Mori…
February 5, 2024
Rockstar Billy Gibbons Ventures Into The Cigar Industry
Billy Gibbons, the lead vocalist of ZZ Top, is venturing into the cigar industry. During last week’s TPE 2024 trade show in Las Vegas, Billy Gibbons…
February 5, 2024
J.C. Newman Celebrates Tampa’s Cigar Heritage: From Gasparilla Parades to Lifetime Achievement Awards and the Unveiling of Cigar Workers Park
JC Newman opened a park, paraded through Tampa while rolling cigars and Eric Newman got a lifetime achievement award. Cigar Float Tampa has two century-old traditions: The…
February 5, 2024
Journey to La Florinda: Exploring Padrón Cigars’ New High-Altitude Tobacco Farm in Estelí, Nicaragua
The van strains against the steep ascent of an Estelí, Nicaragua mountain, emitting groans and occasionally slowing to a near halt. Just as it seems the…
February 2, 2024