Sans Pareil Cigars Appoints Joseph Perkins as VP of National Sales
Sans Pareil Cigars has announced the appointment of Joseph Perkins as Vice President of National Sales. The move signals a focused step in the brand’s measured…
January 8, 2026
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Is Cuba Next? Maduro’s Capture Puts Havana In U.S. Crosshairs
Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro’s capture has put Cuba’s energy lifeline under fresh pressure. If fuel tightens, daily life worsens quickly, and Cuban cigar supply becomes less…
January 8, 2026
The Billionaire’s Cigar Lounge: Inside the Monte-Carlo Cigar Club
A new private cigar lounge has opened in Monaco’s iconic Casino de Monte-Carlo and it’s one of the most exclusive in the world.
January 6, 2026
J.C. Newman Marks 130 Years With Diamond Crown Belicoso No. 9 Humidor
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is celebrating its 130th anniversary with a limited Diamond Crown humidor. The release introduces the Diamond Crown Classic Belicoso No. 9 in…
January 6, 2026
Premium Cigar Association Appoints Lesley Nickus as Marketing & Communications Manager
The Premium Cigar Association has appointed Lesley Nickus as Marketing & Communications Manager. She steps into the role on January 5, 2026, bringing more than a…
January 6, 2026
Cohiba: How I Fell in Love Again
One Cohiba Gran Corona in Aruba rewired my view of the brand. It sent me back to my first Behike 52, through a decade of doubt,…
January 2, 2026
EGM Encantos Cigar Review: The Most Elegant Vitola
EGM has moved quickly from a niche retailer’s budget cigar to a brand people now take seriously, and its expansion into the UK and the United…
January 1, 2026
Habanos Confirms Festival Del Habano 2026 Programme
Habanos, S.A. has published the general programme for the 26th Festival del Habano 2026, running 23 to 27 February in Havana. The week includes factory and…
December 30, 2025
Stauffenberg Cigars Launches Edition 3 “DARK” Toro in January 2026
Stauffenberg Cigars will introduce the Edition 3 “DARK” Toro in January 2026. The 6 x 54 release targets Germany and Austria first, with further international expansion…
December 29, 2025
Quai d’Orsay Especial d’Orsay Reaches Retailers in Andorra
Quai d’Orsay’s Especial d’Orsay has gone on sale in Andorra, following the brand’s 50th anniversary. The limited-production toro debuted in five-count gift boxes earlier this month.…
December 29, 2025
New Casa del Habano Opens in Querétaro, Mexico
Casa del Habano has opened a new franchise location in Querétaro, Mexico, continuing its global expansion. The new shop combines retail, lounge space, and a traditional…
December 29, 2025
LaVega Unveils La Trilogia Barber Pole Limited Edition
LaVega Cigar Co. will release La Trilogia in early February as the third entry in its Limited Series. The barber pole toro completes a themed trilogy…
December 29, 2025
Fox y ChiMolly Debuts as Limited Toro Collaboration
ChiMolly Cigars and Phoenix retailer Fox Cigar have launched the Fox y ChiMolly, a limited-production toro. The release debuted on December 18 and blends old-world inspiration…
December 29, 2025
O.M. Marks 50th Birthday with Milestone Robusto Release
O.M. Cigars has announced the Milestone 50th Birthday Blend, a limited box-pressed robusto created by Osvaldo Morales. The cigar began shipping this week, ahead of a…
December 29, 2025
The Cigar Industry In 2025, A Year In Review
2025 was a milestone year for cigars, with limited releases getting more prominent and more expensive, while rules around selling and where people can smoke tightened…
December 26, 2025
Oettinger Davidoff Reshapes Global Marketing and Sales Leadership
Oettinger Davidoff has appointed Javier González as Senior Vice President Head Global Marketing & Innovation. The move also refocuses Edward Simon exclusively on sales leadership from…
December 22, 2025
Dunhill Introduces $16,500 Cigar Cutter Table Lighter
Dunhill has released a $16,500 Cigar Cutter Table Lighter aimed squarely at collectors rather than casual smokers. The limited accessory blends precision engineering, precious materials, and…
December 22, 2025
EGM Cigars Enters the U.S. Market with Dominican Craft and Growing Global Demand
EGM Cigars has entered the United States market after gaining strong global demand. The Swiss-born brand now partners with City of Palms to reach American retailers.…
December 22, 2025 Fonseca Du Nord Edición Regional Canada Set for Early 2026
Fonseca will release a new Edición Regional cigar exclusively for Canada in early 2026. The Fonseca Du Nord marks the brand’s first regional release in more…
December 22, 2025
Bocock Brothers Releases Syracuse-Branded Corojo Cigar
Bocock Brothers has introduced the Syracuse Special Edition Corojo, the latest addition to its Collegiate Series. The new release follows the brand’s established formula of school-specific…
December 22, 2025
Great Wall GX Lion’s Glory Debuts in Europe
Great Wall Cigars has launched the GX Lion’s Glory in Europe, with the Netherlands as its entry point. The release represents the company’s first blend to…
December 22, 2025
Vector Releases 3-in-1 Gemini Cigar Cutter
Vector-KGM has expanded its accessory portfolio with the launch of the Gemini, a compact 3-in-1 cigar cutter designed to cover every major cutting style in a…
December 22, 2025
Montecristo Elba 90th Anniversary Limited Edition 2025 Review
Launched in Madrid in October 2025, the Montecristo Elba Premier pack is supposed to be the best pick from Cuba. In our latest video we look…
December 20, 2025
Havana’s Best Custom Rolled Cigars Explained By A Torcedora
Custom rolled cigars in Havana, Cuba can be a bit of a gamble. That changed when we met Yolanda Gonzalez at the Habana Libre Hotel.
December 18, 2025
Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf Expands With Toro 109
Aganorsa Leaf is expanding its Supreme Leaf line with a Toro 109 vitola. The limited edition introduces a tapered head to one of the brand’s most…
December 16, 2025
Principle Cigars Unveils Haberdasher Limited Edition
Principle Cigars has launched Haberdasher, a playful limited edition cigar release wrapped in vintage neckties. The project blends humour, craftsmanship, and small-batch production in a festive…
December 16, 2025
Van Dalen Cigar Boutique Opens Landmark Tenth Store in Utrecht
Van Dalen Cigar Boutique has opened its tenth location, this time in Utrecht. The move marks a major milestone for The Longfiller Company, continuing a cigar…
December 15, 2025
Fidel Castro Signed Humidor: A Rare Piece Of History
In our latest video I talk through the Bolivar 100 Aniversario IV Festival del Habano Humidor, a Fidel Castro signed centenary piece from Havana in 2002…
December 15, 2025
Joya de Nicaragua and Quesada Cigars Unite U.S. Distribution Under SAG
Joya de Nicaragua and Quesada Cigars have announced a unified U.S. distribution platform. The move places both heritage brands under SAG, signalling a new chapter for…
December 13, 2025
Viaje Announces One of One Limited Edition Line
Viaje is preparing to ship a new limited release to retailers next week. The One of One line focuses on exclusivity, small production, and traditional craftsmanship.…
December 13, 2025