cigars
New E.P. Carrillo Pledge Size Shipping Now
The fourth size in E.P. Carrillo’s Pledge line is heading to retailers.
Attic Series Coming Later This Month From West Tampa Tobacco Co.
The new smoke from Rick Rodriguez's West Tampa Tobacco Co. is called the Attic Series, and it’s made with a Mexican San Andrés wrapper.
Alec Bradley Breaks Out The Molds For Sampler Set
A new limited-edition sampler pack from Alec Bradley is expected to start shipping to American retailers ahead of the holiday season called Reclaimed.
Agape From Freud Cigar Co. Heads To Retailers
Agape, the limited-edition smoke from Freud Cigar Co. and industry veteran Eladio Diaz, is on its way to retailers across the country.
Macanudo Creates Cigars With Flint Knoll Winery
Macanudo, one of America’s largest cigar brands, has partnered with boutique Napa Valley-based winery Flint Knoll to create two limited-edition cigars.
Limited-Edition Brick House Signals Start Of J.C. Newman’s Bricktoberfest
Called the Brick House Bricktoberfest 2022, the pigtailed toros measure 6 inches by 52 ring gauge and come in 10-count boxes.
cuba
Cuba Has A New Montecristo: Wide Edmundo Premieres In Spain
This past weekend, the Wide Edmundo was released in Spain, and it’s the newest addition to the venerable Montecristo line.
Hurricane Ian Lands In Heart of Cuba’s Tobacco Region
Hurricane Ian made landfall early this morning in Pinar del Río Cuba, tearing away homes and tobacco barns as it cut a path of destruction.
Huge Ramon Allones House Reserve Humidor
In what could be considered one of the ultimate collections of special-edition Ramon Allones cigars, Hunters & Frankau is releasing its House Reserve Series 1790 humidor this …
Cohiba 55 Aniversario Celebration Concludes In Havana
It was all about Cohiba last week in Havana when Habanos S.A. celebrated the 55th anniversary of its most famous brand.
$2.8 Million Cohiba Humidor Breaks Habanos Auction Record
Another humidor auction record has been broken. Last week, at the Cohiba 55 Aniversario celebration in Havana, the gavel went down for a winning bid of 2.8 million euros.
Cuba Increases Official Exchange Rate For U.S. Dollars
Travelers to Cuba will now be able to exchange dollars at hotels, banks and currency exchange centers at an official rate of 120 Cuban Pesos to the dollar.
legislation
Federal Judge Issues Opinion In Favor Of Cigar Industry
The premium cigar industry received good news today as Judge Amit P. Mehta issued his opinion on the lawsuit between the FDA and the three main cigar industry organizations.
Federal Judge Hears Cigar Industry Case Against FDA Regulations
Judge Amit P. Mehta heard arguments in the lawsuit pitting the U.S. Food & Drug Administration against the Cigar Rights of America, Premium Cigar Association and the Cigar …
Delaware Bill For Lower Taxes On Premium Cigars Passes House Committee
Cigar smokers in “The First State” may be getting a tax break in the future.
Miami Judge Rules Cruise Companies Liable For Using Cuban Port Facilities
Judge Beth Bloom wrote that the cruise ship companies had engaged in “trafficking activities” by porting in Havana and bringing passengers to tour the city.
FDA-Funded Scientific Study on Premium Cigars Released
The findings indicate that the risks associated with other tobacco products are different from those tied to handmade cigars.
Florida Legislature Passes Bill Targeting Beach and Park Smoking—But Spares Cigars
Smoking on Florida's beaches and parks is under attack from legislation, but lawmakers are sparing cigars.
cigar industry
Drew Estate Sweepstakes: Two All-Access Tickets To Big Smoke Las Vegas
Drew Estate is sponsoring a sweepstakes where one lucky winner will receive two All-Access tickets to Cigar Aficionado’s Big Smoke Las Vegas weekend.
Hurricane Ian Disrupts Florida, Epicenter Of U.S. Cigar Industry
Hurricane Ian brought destructive winds and floodwaters from both sea and air across the state, where many of America’s cigarmakers make their headquarters.
Fire In The Free Zone: William Ventura Cigar Factory In D.R. Burns Down
Sirens blared in a Santiago free zone early this morning as firefighters fought a blaze that consumed the William Ventura factory in the Dominican Republic.
Hurricane Strikes Dominican Republic, Damage To Cigar Industry Appears Minimal
Hurricane Fiona cut across the Dominican Republic yesterday, and while parts of the country are feeling the aftereffects, the cigar industry seemed to take minimal damage.
Ace Prime Gets New Name
Ace Prime Cigars has changed its name, and is now known as Luciano Cigars.
Crowned Heads And Ace Prime Part Ways
Crowned Heads, the Nashville, Tennessee boutique cigar company, will no longer be distributing products made by Ace Prime Cigars.