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The Latest and Greatest from across the Cigar Industry
Death Mask Has Sold Out — Cigars Begin Shipping to Retailers October 1st
Apostate Cigars confirms that Death Mask, its strictly limited collaboration with master blender James Brown at Tabacalera Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua, has officially sold through its full production run of 250 boxes ahead of shipping.
NEW! Brick House The Commodore Maduro 5-Pack Bags
This week, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. begins shipping the all-new Brick House The Commodore Maduro 5-pack bags to retailers. Packaged in a convenient, resealable humidor bag of five cigars, this new format makes it easier than ever for Brick House enthusiasts to experience a taste of this bold new offering.
Casa Carrillo Brings Dark Rituals Back as an Exclusive
Casa Carrillo announces the return of Dark Rituals, reimagined for 2026 with an entirely new blend.
Tatuaje Old Man and the C Monster Shipping to Retailers
Tatuaje is preparing to ship its latest limited release, Old Man and the C Monster, to retailers beginning next week. The allocated release pairs two 7 x 44 formats of Tatuaje’s Creature blend—a Lonsdale and Culebra—inside individual coffin boxes.
DON EMMANUEL CIGARS CONTINUES GLOBAL EXPANSION WITH ENTRY INTO OMAN
Miami, FL – On the heels of Anunnaki Anu being named to Robb Report’s prestigious 2026 Best of the Best and Anunnaki being selected as a finalist for Best Dominican Cigar of 2026 at the Cigar Journal Cigar Trophy Awards, Don Emmanuel Cigars announces its expansion into Oman, marking another important step in the brand’s rapidly growing international presence and continued development in the Middle East.
Powstanie Cigars Begins Shipping the Limited-Edition SBC 26
Powstanie Cigars is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated Powstanie SBC 26 is now shipping to authorized retailers.
DON EMMANUEL CIGARS CONTINUES INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION WITH ENTRY INTO PARAGUAY
Don Emmanuel Cigars announces its expansion into Paraguay, continuing the brand's growing international presence and marking another important step in its development throughout Latin America.
MIAMI CIGAR & CO. NOW SHIPPING OUTCAST TINS AND TORO HUMIBAGS TO RETAILERS NATIONWIDE
Miami Cigar & Co. announces that Outcast Tins and Outcast Toro Humibags, the newest extensions of the Outcast Cigars line, are now shipping to premium cigar retailers nationwide.
Drew Estate Launches DE30 Rewards for 30th Anniversary
Drew Estate is marking its 30th anniversary with DE30 Rewards, a six-month consumer loyalty campaign that will connect qualifying cigar purchases with retailer visits, in-store events and exclusive anniversary merchandise.
PLASENCIA CIGARS HONORS 160 YEARS OF TOBACCO GROWING WITH THE NEXT CHAPTER OF ITS BRAND EVOLUTION: "BORN OF THIS LAND"
Plasencia Cigars, a world-renowned premium tobacco grower and maker of award-winning cigars with a tobacco tradition since 1865, today unveils Born of This Land, the next chapter in the company's brand evolution as it honors 160 years of growing tobacco.
CAVALIER GENÈVE CIGARS SHIPS THE LE2026
Earlier today, (July 27th, 2026) Cavalier Genève has announced it started shipping the LE2026 to US based retailers at the end of last week.
CAVALIER GENÈVE CIGARS STARTS SHIPING IT’S 10th ANNIVERSARY RELEASE
Earlier today, (July 27th, 2026) Cavalier Genève has announced that the 10 Anniversary release started shipping at the end of last week to US based retailers.
Black Label Trading Co. (BLTC) is introducing a new packaging option for its popular 6x50 Toro cigars
Black Label Trading Co. (BLTC) is introducing a new packaging option for its popular 6x50 Toro cigars—a Fresh Pack 4-count zipper bag with a Boveda humidity sachet. Shipping to select retailers will begin next week.
FOUR CENTURIES, FOUR MASTERPIECES, ONE HISTORIC COLLECTION
To commemorate the 175th Anniversary of Byron, Selected Tobacco is releasing the Byron 175 Tribute Set, a collector's presentation celebrating one of the most historically significant names in premium cigars. Produced in extremely limited quantities, the Tribute Set embodies the artistry and timeless philosophy that has made Nelson Alfonso and Selected Tobacco internationally recognized among the world's most discerning cigar enthusiasts.
Apostate Cigars Now Shipping The Lost Pages Cigarillo
Apostate Cigars announces the launch of The Lost Pages, the brand's first-ever cigarillo and its first foray into machine-made production.
"A cigarillo built from the bones of our best work. Twenty minutes, full character, no filler - well, great filler. You know what we mean." – Brandon Oveson, Co-Founder, Apostate Cigars
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Introduces Yagua Robusto
J.C. Newman is proud to introduce the newest addition to the Yagua family: the Yagua Robusto (5" x 56). Crafted with the same rich character, old-world tradition and unmistakable craftsmanship as the original, the new Robusto size delivers the full Yagua experience in a shorter, broader format.
Casa Carrillo Announces Encore Noir II
Casa Carrillo proudly announces the release of Encore Noir II, the next chapter in its exploration of deeper, darker expressions within the acclaimed Encore legacy. Building on the foundation of the original Encore—named Cigar Aficionado's 2018 Cigar of the Year—Encore Noir II delivers a richer, more intense interpretation while maintaining the balance and elegance that define the series.
Casa Carrillo Announces Ascend Now Shipping to Retailers
Casa Carrillo announces that Ascend, the newest regular production release in the Perez-Carrillo Series, is now shipping to retailers nationwide.
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with an America250 Cigar!
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. invites cigar enthusiasts to celebrate with an America250 cigar. This year, J.C. Newman is releasing limited-edition cigars hand rolled at J.C. Newman’s historic El Reloj cigar factory in Tampa, Florida, to commemorate this anniversary. The American, Angel Cuesta, LeRoy Neiman and Tampa Smokers cigars bear the official America250 seal.

