Cigar News
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Hurricane Ian’s impact on Cuba’s esteemed tobacco-growing region of Pinar del RÃo, directly hit in September 2022, continues to pose challenges for the country’s cigar production. According to a report...
Published February 2024
Boisdale of Canary Wharf hosted the BolÃvar 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
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
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 Cigars Launches Exclusive Zodiac Series Collector’s Edition, Limited to 100 Sets Worldwide
Published February 2024
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
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
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
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 was awarded Cigar Aficionado’s...
Published February 2024
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 Collections as well as...
Published February 2024
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 Cigar Company made its...
Published February 2024
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:Â The first cigars were rolled...
Published February 2024
The van strains against the steep ascent of an EstelÃ, Nicaragua mountain, emitting groans and occasionally slowing to a near halt. Just as it seems the aging vehicle might roll...
Published February 2024
Altadis USA, one of the largest cigar manufacturers of the world, has showcased a bunch of new cigars at the TPE24 tradeshow in Las Vegas. Saint Luis Rey Carenas Ultramar...
Published February 2024
Miami's Little Havana neighbourhood has long been a hub for the Cuban community in the United States. There are about four times more Cubans living in the Miami Dade area...
Published January 2024
The Chinese cigar manufacturer, Great Wall Cigars, is releasing a few new cigars this year. Great Wall GJ 1984 In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the signing of the...
Published January 2024
Condega Series "F" faces a court-ordered sales halt after Partagás successfully sued for trademark infringement over similar cigar bands, highlighting branding's critical role in the tobacco industry.
Published January 2024
Habanos is releasing a new regional edition, one from the 2021 program, and is raising the prices yet again. Another price hike With the commencement of the new year, Cuban...
Published January 2024
Choosing the right humidor can be a daunting task given the extensive range of options available. In this article, I aim to provide guidance to help you make an informed...
Published January 2024
Hong Kong has emerged as a major hub for cigar collectors in recent years, with many high-end cigar shops and lounges opening up across the city. It’s the Asian epicentre...
Published January 2024
Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc. has unveiled the continuation of its Year of the Dragon series, featuring four new cigars crafted by distinct factories, marking a total of five releases in...
Published January 2024
During Puro Sabor, Nicaragua’s cigar festival, Rocky Patel dropped some news. A new, thee-cigar, limited edition and a brand-new factory in Nicaragua. Year of the Dragon Include Rocky Patel in...
Published January 2024
On February 1st, General Cigar Co. is set to initiate the shipment of the latest addition to its CAO Flathead line, introducing the CAO Flathead Resonator, a remarkable 8 x...
Published January 2024
Cavalier Genève announces that it is adding the Black II and BII Viso Jalapa 5.75×44 Coronas to its core line offering as of TPE 2024. The Corona is the 6th...
Published January 2024
TPE 2024 is around the corner and several cigar brands have announced cigars that they will introduce at the Total Product Expo in Las Vegas next week. We try to...
Published January 2024
The Aladino Candela Toro, a TPE 2024 release, features a stunning green wrapper from JRE Tobacco Farm in Honduras. Ready-to-ship boxes, with a distinctive 20-count design, are available for immediate...
Published January 2024
Por Larranaga Larranaga 47 Cigar is the focus of our newest YouTube video. A UK regional release, it's gaining traction in the cigar community. This Churchill-sized cigar comes in a...
Published January 2024
Throughout 2023, I had the fortune to indulge in a variety of premium cigars, each offering its unique blend of flavours and experiences. However, amidst this rich tapestry of smoking...
Published January 2024