cigars
La Hacienda First Growth Finally Shipping
La Hacienda First Growth is a stronger version of the original La Hacienda line.
La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro Showcases Hybrid Wrapper
A new, limited-edition La Gloria Cubana brand from General Cigar Co. will be arriving in October.
Birthday Smoke By Abe Flores Now Commercially Available
The corona that PDR Cigars brand owner Abe Flores used to make only for personal consumption on his birthday is now offered to all smokers.
A New Cuban Cigar Lands In The Caribbean
They’re one of Cuba’s newest Regional Edition cigars, and this one is made exclusively for the Caribbean and Central American territories.
Ferio Tego’s Timeless Collection To Ship Next Week
Timeless cigars are boxed, warehoused and ready to occupy humidor shelf space once again.
Dominican Warped Chinchalle Now Shipping
The first Dominican brand from Warped Cigars is heading to retailers now. It's called Chinchalle, which is Cuban slang for “little factory."
cuba
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.
Cuban Government Approves Expansion of Private Business
Cuba is significantly expanding its private sector in an attempt to revive its Covid-stricken economy.
legislation
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.
Michigan Tax Cap Bill Passes in House of Representatives
The Great Lake State is one step closer to making its tobacco tax cap permanent.
California Cigar Tax to Increase in July
California’s state tobacco tax will increase by 11.5 percent on the first of July.
FDA Aims to Ban Flavored Cigars
If you’re one to smoke a flavored cigar, your days of enjoying a smoke like this might be numbered.
cigar industry
Longtime Thompson Owner Robert Franzblau, 93, Dies
The savvy businessman who saved catalog company Thompson Cigar has passed away. Robert Franzblau, 93, died yesterday morning at his home in Tampa, Florida.
General Cigar Parent Reports Increased Second Quarter Sales
Scandinavian Tobacco Group reported an increase in second quarter sales and a generally positive 2021.
Dominique London Acquires La Casa Del Habano in Basel
The Casa del Habano cigar shop in Basel, Switzerland is now part of Dominique London.
Drew Estate Cancels Barn Smokers, Postpones 25th Anniversary Party
The new Covid Delta variant has forced some businesses like Drew Estate to make tough decisions.
Strong Year For Premium Cigars Continues
The U.S. cigar market is maintaining its robust start to 2021.
China’s International Cigar Expo Postponed
In a precautionary response to the pandemic and its spreading Delta variant.