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Retailer Milestones Marked with Memorable Smokes
In the premium cigar industry, a milestone anniversary isn’t just a reason to celebrate—it’s a chance to create something unforgettable for cigar enthusiasts to enjoy. This year,...
Registration Now Open for the 2026 Puro Sabor Festival in Nicaragua
The 2026 edition of Puro Sabor, Nicaragua’s premier cigar festival, is now open for registration—and cigar retailers and enthusiasts alike are encouraged to act fast to secure...
VegaFina Relaunches Classic and 1998 Lines with U.S.-Exclusive Formats
VegaFina is relaunching its Classic and 1998 lines in the U.S. this August, debuting refreshed packaging and exclusive new formats designed for the American market. The relaunch...
Casa Carrillo Expands Encore Black Line with New Bulwarks Vitola
Casa Carrillo Cigars is expanding its Encore Black series with the release of the Encore Black Bulwarks, a new 6 x 58 Perfecto scheduled to begin shipping to retailers...
Patina and Viso Horny Collaborate on Limited-Edition “Verdigris” Robusto
Patina Cigars and Viso Horny have teamed up to release Verdigris, a small-batch collaborative cigar now shipping to retailers nationwide. The 5 x 52 robusto is handcrafted at...
CAO Launches Arcana Stokk
CAO has announced the release of Stokk, the latest expression in its experimental Arcana series and one of the brand’s most innovative projects to date. Crafted in collaboration...
Remembering Heinrich Villiger: A Titan of the Premium Cigar Industry
The premium cigar industry is mourning the loss of Heinrich Villiger, the long-serving chairman and guiding force behind Villiger Söhne AG, who passed away peacefully on July 25,...
J.C. Newman Launches Diamond Crown Tampa Featuring Florida-Grown Tobacco
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has debuted a special new release that ties together family legacy, local pride, and premium craftsmanship. The Diamond Crown Tampa was officially launched...
Cohiba Expands Portfolio with Rubicon: A Global Blend Rooted in Complexity and Balance
Cohiba is set to debut Rubicon, a new full-time addition to its premium lineup that reflects both a continuation and evolution of the brand’s signature blending philosophy....
Alec Bradley Introduces Limited-Edition Kintsugi Wabi Sabi
Alec Bradley is expanding on one of its most popular lines with a thoughtful, small-batch release: Kintsugi Wabi Sabi. This limited-edition cigar, crafted by AJ Fernandez in...
CAO Launches Surplus: Value-Driven Line Designed to Broaden Appeal
CAO is introducing a new line aimed at delivering its signature blending expertise to a wider range of consumers. Surplus by CAO is a trio of budget-friendly cigars built for...
Clover by Fiserv: The Smart POS Solution for Cigar Retailers and Lounges
As a cigar retailer or lounge owner, you know that every detail matters—from the quality of your cigars to the experience you offer your customers. That’s why the Premium Cigar...
Montecristo Marks 90 Years with Limited-Edition Anniversary Release and Retail Event Tour
Montecristo is celebrating nine decades of excellence with the debut of a rare, limited-edition cigar designed to honor its storied heritage while appealing to modern...
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...
The Blend: Wildfire Wanderer Robusto
Oh, Wildfire Wanderer Robusto, you had me at Cold Aroma! The moment this mahogany-colored heater slid out from its cellophane sleeve I was enveloped in fragrant aromas of...
What We’re Smoking: Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Toro
Cigar: Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Size: Toro Smoke time: 50 minutes Appearance & AromaThe Diamond Crown Julius Caeser is housed within a leather finish box with gold...
Tricks of the Trade: A Review of David vs. Goliath by David Garofalo
Being assigned, as I am, to proffer some grain of useful opinion on the sales of pipes and pipe tobaccos in this column every issue, I sometimes know in advance exactly what I...
David Garofalo: The Cigar Retailing Authority
They call him the Cigar Authority, and not only because that is the title of his famous podcast. David Garofalo finds himself among the day’s quintessential cigar men by fairly...
Meet WNBA’s Kelsey Plum: Cigar Maker
Kelsey Plum is a star professional basketball player known for her impressive career both in college and in the WNBA. Playing for the University of Washington Huskies, Plum once...
How to Make Your Next Event Your Best One Yet
Let’s face it—the in-store event is not what it used to be. Blame it on a challenging economy, the season, or even the pandemic, but for many tobacconists, executing a successful...
New Member Highlight: The Louisville Thoroughbred Society
Tell us about the Louisville Thoroughbred Society. Oliver De La Garza, LTS Cigar Manager: The Louisville Thoroughbred Society is a private, members-only social club that offers...
How C.L.E. Cigars is Giving Back to Honduras
There were many indicators in the early life of Christian Eiroa pointing him toward a future of entrepreneurship in cigar making. First, he grew up in Honduras and spent much of...
Global Trade Alert
[Update – October 3, 2024] Joint Statement Regarding Master Contract: “The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. have reached a...