Cigar Industry
Cohiba Behike 58: The Long-Awaited New Addition to the Line
The wait is over. After years of speculation, rumours, and hopeful anticipation, the Cohiba Behike 58 is finally…
October 29, 2025
Influencer Sparks Outrage with Anti-Women Rant
A new video by influencer Jasim Ahmed condemning women in cigar culture has triggered widespread anger. Critics cite…
October 17, 2025
Supply Risk Assessment: Arturo Fuente Cameroon Line Cigars
Arturo Fuente has ended its long running international distribution partnership with the Meerapfel family. Tobacco supply continues, but…
August 20, 2025
Monaco Part One: Inside the Casino de Monte Carlo
In this first part of the series, Kirby Allison travels to Monaco for a rare look inside one…
July 19, 2025
Trump Tariffs on Premium Cigars Hit Nicaragua the Hardest
The cigar industry is facing a new and deeply consequential challenge in the form of U.S. tariffs that…
April 4, 2025
Luxury Retail and the Cuban Cigar Industry
Kirby Allison’s latest video explores the intersection of luxury retail and the Cuban cigar industry in Havana, Cuba.…
April 1, 2025
Rumour Suggests No Habanos World Days in 2025
A rumour from a well-placed figure in the cigar industry suggests that Habanos World Days will not take…
March 19, 2025
Habanos S.A. Outpaces STG in Growth, But Can It Catch Up in Revenue?
The premium cigar industry saw notable financial shifts in 2024, with both Habanos S.A. and Scandinavian Tobacco Group…
March 9, 2025