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The Latest and Greatest from across the Cigar Industry
In Response to PCA And CRA Coalition Litigation, California Issues Modified Rules
After legal challenges from the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and the Cigar Rights Of America (CRA) in state and federal courts addressing the California Unflavored Tobacco List regulatory scheme, the Attorney General of California has started a process to make several changes.
Plasencia Cigars Celebrates the Holiday Season with Its Colección Robusto Winter Edition
Plasencia Cigars, the world’s leading premium tobacco grower and maker of award-winning luxury cigars since 1865, proudly announces the return of its acclaimed Colección Robusto, now dressed in an elegant Winter Holiday sleeve for the 2025 holiday season. This second edition of Plasencia’s celebrated Robusto sampler offers a seasonal journey through the brand’s most iconic creations.
Fratello Unveils Sixth Concealed Carry Release: AA 1935
Fratello Cigars is proud to announce the 6th and final installment in its acclaimed Concealed Carry series — AA 1935, a cigar inspired by the quiet revolution that began in smoky bars and dim-lit basements during America’s uneasy return to indulgence.
CARLOS ESCALONA JOINS DON EMMANUEL CIGARS, A BOUTIQUE BRAND CRAFTED WITH ELADIO DÍAZ
Don Emmanuel Cigars, founded by Brazilian Master Cigar Sommelier Don Emmanuel, announces that former Davidoff of Geneva veteran Carlos Escalona has joined the brand to help guide its growth and expansion.
Casa Carrillo Announces Nationwide Shipping of Battleborn Warriors and Endure Corona Gorda
Miami, FL — Casa Carrillo is proud to announce that Battleborn Warriors and the Endure Corona Gorda are officially shipping this week to select retailers nationwide. Both cigars showcase Casa Carrillo’s commitment to craftsmanship, character, and community.
Lure Cigars Launches New Maduro Core Line
Lure CigarsTM is proud to introduce its fourth core line: the Maduro Series. Featuring two box-pressed Nicaraguan puros — “The Brown-E-Trout” (6 x 54 toro) and the new “The Lil’ Trout” (5 x 52 robusto).
J.C. Newman Registers 163 Cigars in California
Yesterday, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. filed applications to register 163 cigars on California’s Unflavored Tobacco List. An additional 35 J.C. Newman cigars are exempt from the UTL because their wholesale price is above $12. Under California Assembly Bill 3218 passed last year, premium cigars must either be listed on the UTL or exempt in order to be legally sold in California. J.C. Newman is pleased to announce that a total of 198 of its cigars will continue to be available in California.
University of Houston and PCA Deliver Hospitality Masterclass
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), in partnership with the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, proudly concluded its pioneering two-day educational masterclass, “The Ritual Experience: Premium Cigars, Fine Beverages & the Business of Hospitality.”
Room101 Introduces New, Limited-Edition Namakubi Chingon
Room101 Cigars has announced the return of one of its most recognizable releases with a new look and blend just in time for the holiday season. The Room101 Namakubi Chingon revives a fan-favorite concept with a revamped blend, updated packaging, and a bold blue color scheme.
PCA, CRA, and Manufacturers Challenge California’s UTL in Federal Court to Protect the Premium Cigar Industry
Today, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, Inc., Oliva Cigar Co., Piloto Cigars, Inc., d/b/a Padrón Cigars, Inc., A. Fuente & Co., LLC, Ashton Distributors, Inc., Premium Imports, Inc. d/b/a La Flor Dominicana, My Father Cigars, and Cigar Rights of America, filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Central District of California challenging the application of California's Unflavored Tobacco List (UTL) law to premium cigars as defined in the federal regulatory system.
Casa 1910 Announces $3M Funding, Strategic Price Realignment, and Accelerated Global Expansion
Casa 1910 AG, a premium cigar company rooted in Mexican heritage, today announced a series of significant developments that mark the next stage in its growth: the closing of a $3 million USD funding round, a strategic price realignment across its portfolio, and new partnerships with respected retailers and distributors worldwide.
Black Label Trading Co. Announcing the Release of Ligero Hawaii
“The Ligero Hawaii is one of my favorite releases from our R. Field Exclusives portfolio. For this release we changed things up by using a PA Broadleaf wrapper instead of the original Ecuadorian Maduro. This big, bold, cigar represents what Black Label Trading Co. is all about. The dark, earthy profile is blended with peppery spice creating an intense but elegant cigar,” said James Brown, creator of BLTC and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra.
Tatuaje Revives the Mummy in Latest Redux Release
Tatuaje Cigars has announced the return of one of its most hauntingly popular blends with the release of the Tatuaje Mummy Redux. The latest addition to the Redux Monsters line marks the fifth installment in the series and offers retailers and cigar enthusiasts a chance to revisit a fan favorite.
Foundation Cigars Strengthens International Team with Appointment of George Frakes
Foundation Cigar Company has announced the appointment of George Frakes as Director of International Sales, a move that reinforces the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in Europe and key global markets.
Hiram & Solomon Appoints Benoît Bail as Vice President of Sales
Hiram & Solomon Cigars has named Benoît Bail as its new Vice President of Sales, signaling a major step in the company’s growth both in the United States and abroad.
Davidoff Chefs Edition 2025: A Culinary Collaboration in Cigar Form
Davidoff of Geneva is once again bridging the worlds of fine dining and premium tobacco with the upcoming release of the Davidoff Chefs Edition 2025. This limited-edition cigar continues the brand’s tradition of pairing the artistry of Michelin-starred chefs with the mastery of Davidoff’s Dominican blending team.
BLK WKS Unleashes Tigersaurus for 10th Anniversary Celebration
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is marking a milestone with the release of Tigersaurus, a bold new limited edition crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua. The cigar will begin shipping to select U.S. retailers next week, with international distribution—including Europe—following later this month.
PCA files California Regulatory Comment with Industry Coalition
In response to a regulatory posting by the California Attorney General’s Office, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has filed comments expressing industry concerns on behalf of a premium cigar coalition.
ADVentura Cigars Unveils Renegade Exclusive Queens Pearls Diadema for Renegade Cigars in Richardson, TX
ADVentura Cigars is proud to announce the upcoming release of the Queens Pearls Diadema — a limited exclusive for Renegade Cigars in Richardson, Texas. This elegant 10-count box format will be available Friday, September 5th and celebrates one of our most enduring and valued retail partnerships.
Green Means Go: Micallef’s Latest Cigar Accelerates the Color Series
Micallef Cigars is proud to announce the release of the Micallef Green, the fifth cigar in the critically acclaimed Color Series. Following the success of Black, Blue, Red, and Purple, Micallef Green continues the tradition of delivering exceptional quality and rich flavor at a remarkable value for brick-and-mortar retailers and their loyal customers.

