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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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