cigars
New Cuban Juan Lopez Going On Sale This Week
There’s a pricey new Juan Lopez going on sale this week.
U.K. Cuban Cigar Distributor Releases Boxes of Aged Stock
Hunters & Frankau, the regional distributor of Cuban cigars for the United Kingdom, has been sitting on reserves of aged stock for decades that are now being released under …
Serino Cigar Creates Artistic Branch, Ships New Elenor Rose
Serino Cigar Co. has formed a new division within the company called Studio Serino, an artistic, experimental branch that seeks to utilize unique tobaccos, alternate packaging and …
La Palina 125 Años Shipping Now, KB Next Week
The month of December is kicking off with two new releases from La Palina.
PCA Exclusive Alec Bradley Magic Toast Now Shipping
For those who enjoy square cigars.
cuba
Cuba Reopens to Tourism as Government Quells Protest Effort
In anticipation of the holiday season, the island of Cuba officially reopened for tourism on Monday.
Cuba’s Habanos Festival Returning in 2022
Cuba’s biggest cigar party is coming back.
Cuba to Fully Reopen to Tourism in November
The island of Cuba will fully reopen to tourism on November 15.
U.S. Authorizes Limited Humanitarian Cargo Flights to Cuba
The Biden administration has quietly approved a limited number of small cargo flights ferrying humanitarian aid to the island.
Thousands Take To Streets In Cuba
Cities and towns around Cuba on Sunday broke out into public demonstrations against the government.
Italian Humidor With Aged Cuban Cigars
Celebrate Italy's Euro Cup victory with this new Italian humidor filled with aged, Regional Edition Cuban cigars.
legislation
Michigan Tobacco Tax Cap Approved by Governor
A major victory took place yesterday morning.
Michigan Tobacco Tax Cap Passed by State Senate
Michigan retailers and cigar smokers get victory on tax cap.
D.C. Court Rules Against Cigar Industry, Rejects Appeal In FDA Lawsuit
A Washington D.C. Court of Appeals has delivered a blow to the cigar industry.
Bill To Exempt Premium Cigars from FDA Regulation Returns to House
The cigar bill is back—again.
J.C. Newman Hoping To Import Cuban Tobacco
Newman is asking the U.S. to rethink its position on importing Cuban tobacco leaf.
cigar industry
Tobacco Veteran Generoso Eiroa, 1935—2021
Generoso Eiroa, who spent 70 years working in the tobacco business in just about every major tobacco-producing country, died on Friday.
Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Hires Jorge Luís Fernández Maique
Star cigarmaker Ernesto Perez-Carrillo has hired Cuban cigar industry veteran Jorge Luís Fernández Maique to help run his cigar business.
TAA Begins Submission Period for Limited-Edition Cigars
The Tobacconists’ Association of America began its submission period for the 2022 TAA Exclusive Series.
Cigar Association of America Announces New President
David Ozgo will be named the next president of the Cigar Association of America.
Cigar Shipments Continue to Climb
Shipments of premium, handmade cigars continue to impress.
2021 Big Smoke Las Vegas: Photo Gallery
Big Smoke Las Vegas weekend was filled with fine cigars, spirits and friends.