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Quality Importers Introduces Redesigned Palió Quad Tabletop Cutter
Tabletop Cutter, expanding its Palió line with a cutting solution designed for versatility, ease of use, and presentation in both retail and lounge environments. Building on the...
Black Works Studio Releases Hawaii Hornet as R. Field Wine Co. Exclusive
Black Works Studio has announced the release of Hawaii Hornet, a new cigar produced exclusively for R. Field Wine Co.. The cigar is handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí,...
ADVentura Cigars Expands into France Through New Distribution Partnership
ADVentura Cigars has announced a new international distribution partnership with Volutes & Vitoles, marking the brand’s official expansion into the French premium...
J.C. Newman Releases 2026 José Gaspar Cigars Honoring Tampa Tradition
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has announced the release of the 2026 José Gaspar cigar, continuing a long-standing tradition that connects Tampa’s historic cigar industry with the city’s...
Casa 1910 Introduces New Mexigars 4-Pack Format and Updated Pricing Strategy
Casa 1910 has announced the official launch of a new Mexigars 4-Pack format, expanding the availability and flexibility of its Mexigars line for retailers and consumers...
Drew Estate Announces Liga Privada H99 “Churrasco” Exclusive for Cigars International
Drew Estate has announced the release of the Liga Privada H99 “Churrasco”, a new expression within the H99 Connecticut Corojo portfolio created exclusively for Cigars...
Alec Bradley Brings Back Filthy Hooligan and Shamrock for 2026
Alec Bradley has announced the return of its seasonal limited-edition Filthy Hooligan and Filthy Hooligan Shamrockcigars for a 2026 release, continuing an annual tradition that...
Sans Pareil Appoints Joseph Perkins as Vice President of National Sales
Sans Pareil Cigars has announced the appointment of Joseph Perkins as vice president of national sales, marking a strategic step in the company’s continued expansion within the...
Kingmakers and Playboy Announce New Cigar Collaboration
Playboy and Kingmakers have announced a new partnership with the launch of the Playboy Cigar Collection, marking Playboy’s entry into a new chapter within the premium cigar...
Powstanie Introduces Mexican San Andrés Corona Gorda
Powstanie Cigars has announced the release of a new vitola within its Mexican San Andrés line with the introduction of the Mexican San Andrés Corona Gorda, now open for retailer...
CAO Expands Flathead Line with Speed Shop Habano
CAO has announced the next evolution of its best-selling Flathead franchise with the introduction of Flathead Speed Shop Habano, a new release that offers a more refined take on...
Alec Bradley Introduces New Uncut Series Pairing with Penelope Bourbon
Alec Bradley has unveiled the latest release in its limited Uncut Series, this time partnering with Penelope Bourbon for a highly exclusive cigar-and-whiskey pairing aimed at...
Oettinger Davidoff AG Names Javier González as SVP, Head of Global Marketing & Innovation
Oettinger Davidoff AG has announced a significant leadership addition with the appointment of Javier González as Senior Vice President and Head of Global Marketing &...
Blend Bar Unveils Atabey Lounge Through New Partnership With United Cigars
A new chapter in luxury cigar hospitality has debuted in Indianapolis, as Blend Bar officially rebrands a dedicated space within its lounge as the Atabey Lounge, the result of a...
Quality Importers Introduces Palió PRO® Trevi Triple Jet Lighter with Integrated V-Cutter
Quality Importers Trading Company® has announced the release of the Palió PRO® Trevi, a new cigar lighter designed to combine power, precision, and convenience into a single,...
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...
Smoke, Lies, and Government Overreach: The Truth About the War on Premium Cigars
In an age where facts are routinely sacrificed on the altar of political expediency, the latest campaigns targeting premium cigars in Louisiana and Detroit offer a masterclass in...
What We’re Smoking: H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Toro
Cigar: H. Upmann by AJ FernandezSize: ToroSmoke time: 1 hour, 35 minutes Appearance & AromaThe gorgeous blue and gold band is only the first in a list of amazing qualities...
Member Benefits: Continuing Education Opportunities
Continuing Education Opportunities Proper training and education are key to success in most industries, and the premium tobacco industry is no exception. A retail tobacconist...