Cigar News
Bond Roberts, the renowned online auction platform for aged, rare, and vintage Cuban cigars, launched its new brand, Bond Roberts Cigars, at the Paramount Worldcenter in Miami on Saturday, April...
Published May 2024
On Thursday morning, Robert Holt announced via Instagram that he and his wife, Sharon, are contemplating selling their stake in Southern Draw Cigars. This potential sale stems from a mix...
Published May 2024
In just a few days’ time, a huge change will come to the European Community when it comes to cigars. On May 19th, TRACK & TRACE will be mandatory for...
Published May 2024
Kingmakers Cigars is set to introduce a new signature cigar in collaboration with Kelsey Plum, the standout guard for the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA. Plum, who has become...
Published May 2024
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of attending the launch event for the Bolivar Regentes cigar here in the UK. Hosted by Hunters and Frankau at the Boisedale in...
Published May 2024
Alec Bradley returns to its blending roots with the introduction of a new line dubbed Safe Keepings, featuring a resurrected blend unearthed from the depths of Alec Bradley’s founder’s blend...
Published May 2024
Some Cuban cigar releases quietly enter the market, while others are celebrated with grandeur. The Trinidad Cabildos Edición Limitada 2024 firmly falls into the latter category, set to make its...
Published May 2024
Introducing the latest addition to the renowned Macanudo Gold Label series: the limited-edition Golden Fig, a double-tapered perfecto crafted to elevate aficionados’ smoking experience. Encased in 20-count boxes, each Golden...
Published May 2024
E.P. Carrillo is expanding its Essence series with a new addition named E.P. Carrillo Maduro, a rich, dark smoke slated to hit shelves by the end of this month or...
Published May 2024
Recognized as the Best Cigar Accessory of 2022, Les Fines Lames, a pioneering French brand that revolutionized cigar knife design in 2016, crafts iconic accessories with dual functionalities. For German...
Published May 2024
Habanos S.A., the Cuban state-owned tobacco company, is rumoured to significantly reduce its cigar shipments to importers in which it does not hold a complete ownership. This strategy is expected...
Published May 2024
Habanos celebrated its 24th festival this year, and the highlight of the event was the gala dinner on the Friday of that week. With it being the 55th anniversary of...
Published May 2024
RoMa Craft Tobac is setting the stage for an exciting launch with its new Maestranza line, creating waves in the cigar community. Skip Martin, the company's co-founder, has been stirring...
Published May 2024
Bond Roberts, the esteemed online platform renowned for its global Cuban cigar auctions, ventures into new territory with the launch of its own cigar brand, aptly named Bond Roberts Cigars....
Published May 2024
Long before the era of streaming services offered instant movie gratification, households relied on DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and even further back, the trusty video tapes. As nostalgia beckons, General Cigar...
Published May 2024
Villiger North America is broadening its 1888 Nicaragua line by introducing two larger sizes: a Churchill and a Gordo. These latest additions were unveiled for pre-order at this year’s PCA...
Published May 2024
Scott Pearce, who has steered the helm of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) as executive director since 2018, is bidding adieu to embark on a new journey as the president...
Published May 2024
Have you ever contemplated the profound impact a cigar’s wrapper leaf can have on its flavour profile? The CAO FASA, the latest addition to the CAO brand by General Cigar...
Published May 2024
Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) will begin shipping the new Limited Release, ORTHODOX, next week. Hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. ORTHODOX is a small batch release...
Published April 2024
Les Fines Lames, has announced upcoming price increase across select products effective May 15, 2024.
Published April 2024
All Saints Cigars and Micallef Cigars have jointly and amicably decided to conclude their successful unified sales operations program. Over the next 90 days, the partnership—which has effectively leveraged the...
Published April 2024
E.P. Carrillo is set to introduce two new additions to its Perez-Carrillo Encore line, specifically tailored for international markets. The first offering is the Encore Noir, reminiscent of the recently...
Published April 2024
The Padrón family recently announced the passing of Rodolfo "Rudy" Padrón at the age of 62. A central figure both within his family and in the operations of Padrón Cigars,...
Published April 2024
Recently I, Inspector X, wrote about Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen. In one of the episodes, the main character lights a cigar with a Zippo and that irked me....
Published April 2024
Cuba is going through rough times. Recently the price of petrol went up by 500% overnight, sugar is almost impossible to find on the island that was renowned for its...
Published April 2024
A stunning display of luxury, the Trinidad 55th Anniversary humidor made its debut at this year’s Habanos Festival, captivating attendees with its allure. Housing 55 meticulously aged Trinidad Fundadores, this...
Published April 2024
Altadis U.S.A., makers of the finest premium cigars, are proud to announce the launch of Romeo y Julieta 1875 ‘Run for the Roses®,’ a limited-edition premium cigar that pays tribute...
Published April 2024
Cavalier Genève Cigars has created an exclusive limited run blend for the team at The Vault, an Idaho cigar retailer with several locations. The project is called “The Green Jacket”...
Published April 2024
Davidoff Cigars is proud to present its new Monolith Humidor, which is the brand’s first humidor carved from a single piece of stone. Made of Moca Cream limestone, the Monolith...
Published April 2024
League of Fat Bastards, a new cigar brand which focusses on men’s mental health, has appointed Mr. Rob Manesonas the new President USA and Americas for League of Fat Bastards...
Published April 2024
Continuing the legacy of its founder, Avo Uvezian, a renowned Jazz musician and a visionary in cigar craftsmanship, AVO Cigars has once again bridged the worlds of artistic expression and...
Published April 2024
During our trip to the Habanos Festival this year, we managed to meet up with Jorge Fernández Cabezas to discuss the new Cohiba Wide Short cigar. These are machine made...
Published April 2024
This year, we attended the Habanos Festival in Havana, Cuba, celebrating the launch of the new Quai d’Orsay Especial d’Orsay and the Trinidad 55th Anniversary Robusto Extra. Both cigars were...
Published April 2024
Cigar professionals worldwide have reason to celebrate as the highly anticipated Cigar Academy launches its pioneering educational platform at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in Las Vegas from...
Published March 2024
Davidoff Cigars launches its new limited-release Maduro line, which pleases aficionados with a full-bodied taste experience of medium intensity. The new Maduro, which features Toro, Robusto and Short Corona cigars,...
Published March 2024
In the last few days we highlighted a few new releases that will debut at the PCA Convention & Trade show, starting in a few hours. We have some more...
Published March 2024