Cigar News
The Latest and Greatest from across the Cigar Industry
J.C. Newman Ships Sarzedas, a New Nicaraguan Brand
Today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. began shipping Sarzedas. U.S. Patent Office records show that J.C. Newman first rolled Sarzedas cigars in 1900. A century ago, Sarzedas was widely known as “The Aromatic Cigar.”
FDA Appeals District Court Decision on Graphic Warning Rule
On October 27th, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) appealed the decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia that struck down its 2020 rule requiring graphic health warnings on cigarette packages and advertisements.
PLASENCIA CIGARS TO PRESENT THE COSECHA 151 TAA EXCLUSIVE SOLOMON AT THE 2025 TAA
Plasencia Cigars, the world’s leading premium tobacco grower and maker of award-winning cigars with a multigenerational legacy dating back to 1865, proudly announces the debut of the Cosecha 151 – 2025 TAA Exclusive Salomón Figurado.
PLASENCIA CIGARS GALLOPS INTO THE YEAR OF THE HORSEWITH ITS MOST CAPTIVATING ZODIAC EDITION YET
Plasencia Cigars’ most ambitious release to date: El Año del Caballo. Plasencia’s Chinese New Year editions are an ode to heritage, nature, and artistry
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. To Roll America250 Cigars
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with America250 to roll cigars in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States next year.
Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the shipment of Deliverance Nocturne to select retailers
Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the shipment of Deliverance Nocturne to select retailers next week. Nocturne is hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra.
Foundation Cigar Company Announces 2025 Release of Tabernacle Knight Commander
Foundation Cigar Company is proud to announce the nationwide release of the 2025 Tabernacle Knight Commander, the newest annual edition of the celebrated limited-production cigar created to honor one of Ethiopia’s most historic distinctions of service.
Hooten Young Announces the Launch of the Cigar Operations Club — A Mission-Driven Premium Cigar Program for Discerning Enthusiasts
Hooten Young, the veteran-founded premium cigar company known for honoring heritage, precision, and purpose, proudly announces the launch of the Cigar Operations Club, a bi-monthly cigar experience created for enthusiasts who expect more — more craftsmanship, more exclusivity, and more meaning behind every blend.
Boutique Cigar Association Announces Dissolution and Full Alignment with Leading National Trade Associations
The Boutique Cigar Association (BCA), founded on August 8, 2016 by Dr. Gaby Kafie of Kafie 1901 Cigars in direct response to the FDA’s regulatory actions against premium cigars, today announces an important and historic transition that marks the conclusion of its work as an independent trade association.
Powstanie Cigars Announces the Release of the 2025 “War Bear of Mass Destruction”
Powstanie Cigars is proud to announce the official release of the highly anticipated War Bear 2025 – War Bear of Mass Destruction, the newest limited-production entry in the acclaimed War Bear series.
Duran Cigars Unveils the Roberto Duran Reserva: A Landmark First Father–Son Collaboration for the Brand
Little Havana, Miami, FL - November 24, 2025 - Duran Cigars proudly announces the release of the Roberto Duran Reserva, a new super-premium line that marks the first blend ever created collaboratively by Roberto Pelayo Duran and his son, Roberto Pelayo Duran Jr.
J.C. Newman Ships the Brick House is on Fire
Today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. will begin shipping The Brick House is on Fire, a new, limited-edition cigar exclusive to members of the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA).
League of Fat Bastards Releases LOFB Wingman 5 pack
November 10th, we officially release the LOFB WINGMAN 5-Pack — see attached live pics!!!! A premium, grab-and-go format built for everyday retail counters and on-line consumers.
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.

