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Stoic Cigars Introduces Equanimity
Stoic Cigars is expanding its premium portfolio with the release of a new line that blends philosophical inspiration with intricate tobacco craftsmanship. Launching this...
“VIP with Mechelle” Cigar Education Series Comes to the DMV This Summer
Premium cigar retailers and enthusiasts in the Washington, D.C. metro area will soon have the opportunity to attend an exclusive cigar education event designed to elevate the...
Black Label Trading Company Ships Eletto to Retailers
Fabrica Oveja Negra, the Nicaraguan factory behind Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio, has announced two new releases: Eletto from Black Label Trading Company...
Chillin’ Moose Ships New Toro Sampler Pack to Retailers
Chillin' Moose is now offering some of its lineup of premium cigars in a convenient new sampler pack. Earlier this month, Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) began shipping the...
Drew Estate’s S.T. Dupont Liga Privada Collection Now Includes Rare Cigars
The upcoming S.T. Dupont Liga Privada 10 Aniversario Collection, first introduced at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, is getting an upgrade. Today, Drew...
Casa Carrillo Ships E.P. Carrillo Connecticut
Casa Carrillo cigars has shipped the latest addition to its Essence Series–the E.P. Carrillo Connecticut. This the fourth release within this new series of cigars that celebrates...
La Aurora to Release La Aurora 120 Aniversario Lancero
This summer, La Aurora will release a new Lancero size of its 120 Aniversario premium cigar. Previously, the Lancero of this cigar was only available as part of the Limited...
Davidoff Reports Strong 2024 Despite Economic Challenges
In a year that challenged many in the premium cigar space, Oettinger Davidoff AG posted a strong performance in 2024. With CHF 541.7 million in sales and a modest 0.9% real...
Punch Knuckle Buster Stubby 6-Pack Ships in July
Punch Cigars is launching a new Knuckle Buster humidified pack containing six cigars. The Knuckle Buster Stubby Pack contains two Knuckle Buster Habanos, two Knuckle Buster...
Crowned Heads’ Las Calaveras EL 2025 Shipping in July
Crowned Heads is announcing the eleventh release in its Las Calaveras series, the Las Calaveras EL 2025. For the first time in seven years, and only the second time in the...
Casa Carrillo Ships Pledge of Allegiance 2025
Casa Carrillo is now shipping its third annual release of its Pledge Of Allegiance premium cigar. Inspired by the American dream and the journey of Casa Carrillo founder Ernesto...
Hoyo de Monterrey Shade Ships to Retailers
After the successful launches of Rojo and Oscuro, a third offering from Hoyo de Monterrey is on the way. The new release, called Hoyo de Monterrey Shade, is shipping now to...
CAO Introduces Compact Amazon Basin Daggers
CAO's limited-edition Amazon Basin series is getting a new release. Amazon Basin Daggers is a new cigar that offers the signature Amazon Basin blend in a new compact 4 x 38 size....
Cohiba Cigars Readies 2025 Spectre Release
Cohiba is preparing for the latest release of its ultra-premium cigar, Spectre. Available as a limited-edition, this special cigar features rare tobaccos that were blended using...
Powstanie Ships SBC24 to Retailers
Powstanie Cigars is now shipping SBC24 to retailers. This is a limited-production premium cigar that retailers were able to place orders for at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association...
Klaas Kelner: In Pursuit of a Dream
The name Kelner carries a lot of weight in the world of premium cigars. The Kelner family is synonymous with tobacco and with blending and working with some of the biggest names...
The Blend Review: Big Sky Madison Toro
Big Sky Madison Toro: 6 1/4 x 52 Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaragua Ometepe, Jalapa, Estelí & Condega Country of Manufacture: Nicaragua...
Five Questions: Nirka Reyes Estrella, De Los Reyes Cigars
Premium Cigar Association (PCA): What's the biggest challenge you face upholding the values and history of six generations in tobacco?Nirka Reyes Estrella: Maintaining tradition...
Aganorsa Leaf: Love of the Leaf
Aganorsa Leaf, a premium cigar company whose motto, “Our strength is our leaf,” has evolved over the years. As a company, it holds a different place in different people’s lives....
The Blend Review: Escobar Cigars Habano Robusto
Escobar Cigars Habano Robusto Size: 5 x 50 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Honduras and Nicaragua Country of Manufacture: Nicaragua MSRP: $13.50 per cigar or...
What We’re Smoking: Black Star Line Lalibela Toro
Cigar: Black Star Line Lalibela Size: ToroSmoke time: 1 hours, 25 minutes Appearance & AromaI am smoking the Lalibela in my office. I am not pairing anything with the cigar...
Beats and Blends: The Story Behind Escobar Cigars
What do you get when you take a couple of committed cigar enthusiasts turning their passionate hobby into a business, ally them with two of the world’s top cigar producers making...
New Member Highlight: Black River Tobacco Co., Dunn, North Carolina
Premium Cigar Association (PCA): Tell us about your shop.Frank D’Alesio: The Black River Tobacco Company started in 2021 out of a passion for cigar smoking, spending time with...
Big Sky Cigar Co.: Telling the Montana Cigar Story
If you had to pick a state with a rich tradition of cigar manufacturing, dating back to the early 20th century, Montana might not be the first one to leap to mind. And yet, as...