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The Latest and Greatest from across the Cigar Industry
Joya de Nicaragua Unveils Cuatro Cinco “Secret Cask”
Joya de Nicaragua is revisiting one of its most esteemed offerings with the introduction of the Cuatro Cinco “Secret Cask”, a highly limited edition that returns to the formula of the 2013 Cuatro Cinco Edición Limitada and leverages barrel-aged tobacco reserved specifically for this project.
Aging Room Marks 15 Years with “Blue Amber” Limited Edition
Aging Room is celebrating its 15th anniversary with Blue Amber, a new limited line that ties the brand’s milestone to a Dominican namesake gem.
Casa Carrillo 2025 TAA Exclusive in Stores Now
The Casa Carrillo TAA Exclusive series represents a distinguished blend crafted exclusively for members of the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA).
Lampert Cigars: Ocean Breeze Has Landed in the U.S.! Shipping This Week
Lampert Cigars is excited to announce that the Ocean Breeze cigars — including the new Gordito and Toro Grande vitolas — have officially landed in the U.S.
Kelner Cigars Honors Henke Kelner’s 80th Birthday with Limited Edition “Kelner LE 80”
Kelner Cigars has announced the release of Kelner LE 80, a limited-edition cigar created in honor of legendary blender Henke Kelner’s 80th birthday this December. The project is a deeply personal collaboration between Henke and his son, Master Blender and CEO Klaas Kelner, crafted at the Kelner Cigars factory in Santiago.
Duran Cigars Returns to the U.S. Market, Marking a New Era with the Addition of Roberto Duran Jr.
After years of remarkable success in Europe and Asia, Duran Cigars proudly announces its return to the U.S. market. The company’s renewed presence marks the beginning of a new era for the family-owned brand, led by industry veteran Roberto Pelayo Duran and strengthened by the addition of his son, Roberto Pelayo Duran Jr.
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.