Cigar News

S.T. Dupont Explains Why the Orignal Le Grand Lighter Lacks the Signature Cling Sound

In our latest YouTube video, we dive into the luxurious world of S.T. Dupont lighters at the 2024 Habanos Festival, celebrating Trinidad's 55th anniversary. We chat with Gilles Coupat about...

Published March 2024

A Decade in a Box: Kafie 1901’s 10th Anniversary Cigar Sampler

Celebrating a Decade of Excellence: Kafie 1901 Cigars Set to Release 10th Anniversary Premium Cigar Sampler Display Renowned cigar maker and brand owner Dr. Gaby Kafie, a distinguished figure in...

Published March 2024

Master Cigar Roller Explains Common Mistakes in Cuban Cigar Rolling

Recently, I visited Havana's Laguito 1492, where I toured and ended in a smoke lounge for a presentation by a top-level roller on perfect cigars and torcedero errors. This article...

Published March 2024

Foundation Cigar Co.’s New Era: Introducing Wise Man Corojo and Maduro

Foundation Cigar Co. has recently halted production of its original El Güegüense and Wise Man Maduro lines, previously manufactured in Nicaragua at Aganorsa Leaf. However, there’s something new on the...

Published March 2024

Joya Cabinetta Lancero Returns: Limited Edition Elegance Awaited

When Joya de Nicaragua rebranded its Cabinetta Serie as the Joya Cabinetta In 2016, the lancero vitola was discontinued as part of the overhaul. However, in 2024, the slim, elongated...

Published March 2024

Anticipation Rises: Cohiba Ambar Set to Enchant Aficionados Worldwide

Nearly three years have elapsed since the grand announcement, and now, aficionados worldwide are eagerly anticipating the long-awaited arrival of the Cohiba Ambar. Intertabak AG, the esteemed Swiss distributor of...

Published March 2024

Cavalier GeneÌ€ve Cigars Debuts New Petit N2 Vitolas and Teases Mystery Blend ‘Tempura’ at PCA 2024

Cavalier Genève Cigars will be adding Petit N2 vitolas to its flagship White Series, Black II, and BII Viso Jalapa lines for the first time at PCA 2024. Cavalier is...

Published March 2024

My Father Cigars Set to Announce New Cigars at 2024 PCA

My Father Cigars Inc. is set to introduce a few new cigars at the 2024 PCA Convention & Trade Show. This includes a  new vitola to its El Centurion H-2K-CT...

Published March 2024

Brad Reith, Owner of Zeal Cigars, Tragically Killed in Motorcycle Accident

Brad Reith, the 49 year old owner of Zeal Cigars was killed in a motorcycle accident in Phoenix, Arizona. Reith was a well-known, and most of all, a well-loved figure...

Published March 2024

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 meticulously at Fabrica Oveja...

Published March 2024

Historic Casdagli Cigars: Commerce, Conflict, and Cigars

Casdagli Cigars unfolds a tale from 1800s trade to premium tobacco, showcasing a legacy of craftsmanship and history with every cigar.

Published March 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 of exquisite humidors, each...

Published March 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 Sweet Tip’, this brand...

Published March 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 and proprietors of Caldwell...

Published March 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 teasing it at La...

Published March 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 of tobacco retailers (which...

Published March 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 After 8 years the...

Published February 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 is no different, read...

Published February 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 a tribute to a...

Published February 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 collectively yielded $487,200 in...

Published February 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 of the VegaFina Nicaragua...

Published February 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 venturing out with satellite...

Published February 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 a name change and...

Published February 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 Casa del Habano stores...

Published February 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 mecca, is 164.1 km...

Published February 2024

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 on the Swedish market....

Published February 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 household name for many...

Published February 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 of Elie Bleu humidors,...

Published February 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. According to a report...

Published February 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 the craft of limited...

Published February 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 Dragon cigar infringes upon...

Published February 2024

From Legal Briefs to Tobacco Leaves: Rocky Patel’s Rise in the Cigar World

Rocky Patel is a well-known name in the cigar industry, and since last year, their reputation received an extra boost because Cigar Aficionado selected their sixty-anniversary cigar as number 2...

Published February 2024

Davidoff Unveils Zodiac Masterpiece: The Ultimate Collector’s Edition

Davidoff Cigars Launches Exclusive Zodiac Series Collector’s Edition, Limited to 100 Sets Worldwide

Published February 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 many other brands again....

Published February 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." The evening buzzed with...

Published February 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 the ProCigar Festival in...

Published February 2024