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Aladino Declaration Honors 250 Years of American Independence
Aladino Cigars, produced by JRE Tobacco Company, has announced a limited-edition release designed to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence....
Casa 1910 Promotes Rob Maneson to CEO, Signals Structured Global Expansion
Casa 1910 AG has announced the promotion of Rob Maneson to Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant transition for the Mexico-based premium cigar company as it evolves...
CLE Cigars Launches AI-Powered Self-Service Ordering Portal for Retailers
CLE Cigars has launched a new AI-powered Self-Service Portal designed to help retailers streamline purchasing, reduce inventory pressure, and keep shelves consistently...
El Titan de Bronze Debuts First Nicaragua-Made Cigar, Expands National Distribution
El Titan de Bronze has entered a new chapter with the debut of El Titan de Bronze Nicaragua — the first cigar in the company’s history produced outside of the United States. For...
Black Works Studio Brings Back Boondock
Black Works Studio has announced the return of Boondock, marking the first full release of the limited-edition cigar since 2019. Production is once again centered at Fabrica...
Bocock Brothers Partners with Indiana Hoosiers for National Championship Release
Bocock Brothers continues to expand its footprint in collegiate collaborations with a newly announced partnership with the Indiana Hoosiers, unveiling a limited...
Cavalier Genève’s “The Green Jacket 2026” Begins Shipping to Select Retailers
Cavalier Genève has announced that its annual “The Green Jacket” 2026 release will begin shipping to selected U.S. retailers next week, followed by international...
Punch Celebrates 25 Years of Rare Corojo with New Full-Time Release
Punch Cigars is commemorating a milestone for one of its most recognizable lines. To mark 25 years of Rare Corojo, Punch has introduced Rare Corojo 25th Anniversary, a new...
Cohiba and El Titan de Bronze Release Made-in-Miami Serie M Reserva Plata
Cohiba Cigars is once again leaning into its Miami roots. The brand has announced the release of Serie M Reserva Plata, the sixth collaboration between Cohiba and the...
Sabor Havana Expands After 24 Years with Elevated Cocktail Lounge Concept
After 24 years serving South Florida’s premium cigar community, Sabor Havana Cigars is not standing still. The longtime Doral retailer has officially unveiled a newly expanded,...
Supreme Decision Strikes IEEPA Tariffs; Administration Responds
On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not...
Casa Carrillo Introduces Pledge Purple
Casa Carrillo has announced the release of Pledge Purple, a Premier Collection cigar created to mark the five-year anniversary of Pledge Prequel, which earned a 98 rating and was...
Procigar Festival 2026 Expands Charity Auction With Hybrid Format and Exclusive Collector Releases
This week, the Dominican Republic's premium cigar industry gathered in Santiago for Procigar Festival 2026, where the association introduced a significant evolution to one of its...
Ferio Tego Celebrates 30 Years of the Metropolitan Brand with Limited Anniversary Release
Ferio Tego has announced a limited-production cigar marking a significant milestone: 30 years of the Metropolitan brand, one of the longest-running and most consistent portfolios...
Jonathan Drew Sann and Drew Estate Unveil J.Sann & Son
Jonathan Drew Sann and Drew Estate have announced a new partnership and concept that blends family legacy, small-batch manufacturing, and experiential retail into...
Renegade Merchandising
Merchandising your humidor effectively is one of the most underrated ways to influence customer experience, maximize sales, and build brand equity inside your store. While...
A Capital Chance: Lincoln, Nebraska’s Capital Cigar Lounge
In business, luck isn’t random. It’s engineered. As Louis Pasteur said, “Chance favors only the prepared mind.” See an opportunity, seize on it—a common mantra for business...
5 Aesthetic Upgrades to Your Store that will Keep Customers Coming Back
The smell of cedar when you walk into the humidor. The lighting adjusted on dimmers to reflect the time of day and desired vibe. A curated playlist that keeps people interested...
How to Achieve Excellence in Customer Service
Excellent customer service in today’s competitive environment is characterized in many ways. After interviewing, visiting, and reading with some of my favorite customer service...
Your Walk-in Humidor
Premium cigars are typically not an impulse buy. Whether your customer is a connoisseur or a new cigar smoker, all of their senses are in play when they make their choice of what...
The Blend Review: HVC Edición Especial 2015 10th Year Anniversary Especiales
HVC Edición Especial 2015 10th Year Anniversary Size: Especiales (6 ½ x 48) Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Country of Manufacture: Nicaragua...
Cigar Lounge or Tobacconist: The Difference Pipes Can Make
“It reminds of my grandfather” is something we often hear as newcomers to Georgetown Tobacco walk through our doors. Founded in 1964, we began primarily as a pipe shop— It wasn’t...
The Blend Review: Tabanero Momentum Robusto
Tabanero Momentum Size: Robusto (5 x 50) Wrapper: Mexico (San Andrés) Binder: Ecuador Filler: Nicaragua Produced at the Origen Cigars S.A. factory in Estelí, Nicaragua Available...
PCA and We Card Team Up for Free Training Course
As part of its ongoing focus on education, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has teamed up with the We Card Program, Inc., for a special deal. Current retail members of the PCA...