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Release of the Limited Edition “Nereus”
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Release of the Limited Edition “Nereus”

A collaboration between Valacari and Lure cigars to create Nereus!

A Nicaraguan puro featuring a Sungrown Habano wrapper over Esteli binder and 5-year aged filler tobacco from Esteli and Condega.

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Black Works Studio – Hawaii Hornet
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Black Works Studio – Hawaii Hornet

Black Works Studio is pleased to announce the release of Hawaii Hornet as an R. Field Wine Co. exclusive; hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.

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Angel Cuesta Shade Named No. 5 Cigar of 2025 by halfwheel
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Angel Cuesta Shade Named No. 5 Cigar of 2025 by halfwheel

We are proud to share that J.C. Newman’s Angel Cuesta Shade Toro was named the No. 5 Cigar of 2025 by halfwheel.  First rolled a century ago, this historic cigar brand is named for Angel LaMadrid Cuesta, one of the founders of Cuesta-Rey.

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AFTER FIVE DECADES, SPAIN WELCOMES FIRST PREMIUM CIGAR FACTORY
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AFTER FIVE DECADES, SPAIN WELCOMES FIRST PREMIUM CIGAR FACTORY

Selected Tobacco announces the opening of its new 3,000-square-meter (30,000 SqFt) facility in Madrid, marking the return of premium cigar production to Spain for the first time in over half a century. More than a factory, the five-story structure serves as a complete ecosystem for production, aging, design, and hospitality, built to support the company’s long-term vision.

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La Flor Dominicana and Tobacconist of Greenwich Launch Rare Finds Series
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La Flor Dominicana and Tobacconist of Greenwich Launch Rare Finds Series

A landmark partnership between La Flor Dominicana (LFD) and The Tobacconist of Greenwich is set to deliver one of the most exclusive cigar releases and collector experiences of 2026. The collaboration introduces the first chapter of the LFD Rare Finds Collection, paired with an immersive event celebrating the life, craft, and legacy of LFD co-founder Litto Gomez. 

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