cigars
Boliche Blvd From West Tampa Tobacco Co. Coming This Month
It’s big. It’s limited. And it has a retail price of $12.99 each. That’s about as much as West Tampa Tobacco Co. is willing to disclose about its newest cigar.
Plasencia’s Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Gets New Size
The small, Nicaraguan brand now has a beefy robusto, bringing the line to three sizes.
A New La Gloria Cubana Created By The Fans
La Gloria fans spoke up and Scandinavian Tobacco Group listened—again.
J.C. Newman To Ship New Cigars Honoring Artist LeRoy Neiman
Tampa-based J.C. Newman Cigar Co. created a limited-edition brand to honor LeRoy Neiman, and it’s shipping to retailers tomorrow.
Timeless Prestige Gets Two New Sizes
Ferio Tego is expanding its Timeless Prestige line with two new, shorter sizes that are intended for the winter weather and the bustle of the holiday season.
PDR’s Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary Line Heads To Retailers
PDR Cigars brand owner Abe Flores celebrates his 18th year in the business with the Flores y Rodriguez 18th Anniversary, which is shipping to retailers now.
cuba
Habanos Festival Returns To Cuba In February
Cuba’s Habanos Festival, a weeklong celebration of Cuban cigars and an event that attracts cigar retailers, distributors and consumers from all around the world, will return to …
Most Expensive Partagás Ever Making Its Way To Retail
The Partagás Serie E No. 2 Gran Reserva has been appearing sporadically around the world, and the next arrival for the new Cuban cigar is scheduled for Switzerland.
Cuban Por Larrañaga Made Just For The U.K. Coming Next Month
Through a series of synchronized events around the United Kingdom, Habanos distributor Hunters & Frankau will be releasing the Por Larrañaga Larrañaga 47.
Cuban Vegueros Gets A New Size
Vegueros is a bargain in the world of Cuban cigars, the least expensive Cuban brand rolled by hand with long-filler tobacco, and it now has a new size called Centrogordos.
A New Cuban Hoyo
Now there’s a new number in Cuba’s Hoyo line, the No. 3, and it was unveiled on Saturday night in Spain.
Spain Goes Skinny With Regional Edition Por Larrañaga Coming Next Week
Next week, Spainish retailers will be receiving the Por Larrañaga Leones, a long, slim corona that’s the same size as the Cohiba Siglo III and the Montecristo Tubos.
legislation
New Zealand To Repeal Generational Tobacco Ban And Other Restrictions
Now that a new coalition government has taken over, it looks like the Smokefree bill will be repealed.
Wisconsin Introduces Bill Allowing For New Cigar Bars
The Badger State is following the lead of other states nationwide by aiming to make cigar smoking more accessible to enthusiasts.
FDA Appeals Decision To Spare Cigar Industry From Regulation
In a move that surprised some, the FDA is trying to extend the fight against premium cigars.
FDA Deeming Rule Fully Vacated For Premium Cigars
The premium cigar industry is ready to declare victory in the fight against FDA regulation.
Connecticut Cigar Shops Now Eligible For Liquor License, Restrictions Apply
More cigar smokers in the Nutmeg State will be able to order a drink and light up in the same establishment.
Nevada’s 50-Cent Tax Cap On Cigars Signed Into Law
The state best known for its sinful city and expansive natural landscapes is easing the wallets of local cigar smokers.
cigar industry
Cigar Imports To The U.S. Down Slightly Through August
The 2023 cigar market is continuing its trend of somewhat slower imports.
Estades Re-Elected To Chairman Role At Cigar Association Of America
Javier Estades, president and CEO of Tabacalera USA, was re-elected as chairman of the Cigar Association of America at the organization’s annual meeting.
The Top 25 Cigars Of 2023 Reveal Schedule
With an abundance of impressive cigars, the stage is set for an intriguing reveal of Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 cigars of 2023.
2023 Big Smoke Las Vegas Seminars: Padrón Cigars And Caymus Vineyards
Cigar Aficionado brought wine back to its seminars this year, and with it, three passionate, cigar-loving authorities in their respective fields.
2023 Big Las Vegas Seminars: La Flor Dominicana—Father And Sons
The classic dichotomy of the father-and-son relationship, balanced between playful barbs and life guidance, was on full display with Gomez and his two sons at this Big Smoke Las …
2023 Big Smoke Las Vegas Seminars: The Three Faces Of Connecticut
The Big Smoke seminar, featuring all-star cigarmakers Nicholas Melillo, Rafael Nodal and Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, concentrated on a plant for which the state should be more …