cigars
New Cuban Trinidads Hit Global Market
Two new Trinidad cigars from Cuban monopoly Habanos S.A. have arrived in cigar shops all over the world.
Matilde Renacer Gets New Look
Matilde Cigars has updated the packaging on its Renacer line.
A San Cristobal Just For Cuba
There’s a new Regional Edition San Cristobal de La Habana and it was made exclusively for Cuba.
La Coalicion Ships to Retailers This Week
La Coalicion, a collaboration project between Crowned Heads and Drew Estate, began shipping to retailers earlier this week.
Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HOF/506 Ships
The newest iteration of Alec Bradley Fine & Rare, a cigar that honors the father of company founder Alan Rubin, is now being sent to retailers around the world.
La Flor Dominicana Announces 2020 Special Football Edition
The NFL season is heading into Week 10 and while the Super Bowl is still months away, La Flor Dominicana already knows what cigar they’ll be sending to Florida retailers to …
cuba
United Nations Condemns U.S. Embargo on Cuba
The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday overwhelmingly voted to denounce the 57-year-old U.S. trade embargo against Cuba.
Analysis: U.S. Cutting Back On Commercial Flights to Cuba
In a significant escalation of President Trump’s economic pressure on Cuba, the U.S. government is drastically curtailing U.S. commercial airline flights to the island.
U.S. Bans Flights to All Cuban Cities Except Havana
The United States Department of Transportation announced tonight that it was banning scheduled flights between the United States and all Cuban cities, except for Havana.
Romeo y Julieta To Highlight 2020 Habanos Festival
Romeo y Julieta, which is celebrating its 145th anniversary, will be the featured cigar at the gala dinner concluding the 22nd annual Festival del Habano.
Cuba Lawsuits Could Threaten Future Flights To Island
American Airlines has become the first U.S. air carrier to be sued under the revived Helms Burton Act that allows legal action against companies that do business in Cuba involving …
2020 Habanos Festival Dates Announced
Cuban cigar monopoly Habanos S.A. has announced that the 22nd edition of the Festival del Habano will be held on February 24 to 28.
legislation
FDA Extends Comment Period for Cigar Approval Rule Proposal
Originally set to end today, the FDA says it will continue accepting public feedback until December 16.
Anti-Smoking Bill That Would Have Banned Catalog and Internet Sales Exempts Premium Cigars
A bill that sought to ban internet and catalog sales of all tobacco products now has an exemption for premium cigars.
Anti-Smoking Bill That Would Ban Catalog and Internet Sales of Tobacco Passes Subcommittee
Today in Washington, the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee passed H.R. 2339, a legislative bill that, if passed into law, would ban all catalog and …
Trump Nominates Cancer Specialist to Head FDA
Dr. Stephen Hahn has been tapped by Trump to lead the government agency that oversees tobacco regulation as well as policies for everything from drugs and medical devices to food …
Cigar Industry Argues FDA Warnings in Appeals Court
The cigar industry earlier today argued in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Washington D.C. Circuit, one of the country’s highest courts, that the Food and Drug Administration’s …
Proposal That Would Have Increased Cigar Taxes Defeated
A bill introduced last month that sought to dramatically increase the federal tax on premium cigars is moving forward, but without the tax.
cigar industry
2019 Big Smoke Las Vegas Weekend: Photo Gallery
A look back at some of the best moments from the 2019 Big Smoke Las Vegas evening parties and daytime seminars.
2019 Big Smoke Sunday Seminars: Tasting Away in Tequilaville
Tequila and mezcal were the topics of the Tasting Away in Tequilaville seminar on Sunday at the 2019 Big Smoke Las Vegas.
2019 Big Smoke Sunday Seminars: Cigar Lovers’ Breakfast
The Big Smoke Sunday Seminar crowd refueled with some hearty food, strong coffee and a hair of the dog hangover cure.
2019 Big Smoke Sunday Seminars: Roll Your Own Cigar
You will probably gain a new appreciation for cigars if you go to a factory and see how they’re made. But you’ll undoubtedly have a deep-seated respect and admiration for cigar …
STG Names New President of North American Online and Retail Division
Scandinavian Tobacco Group has announced Sarah Santos will soon take over for Craig Reynolds, the company’s executive vice president and president of STG’s North American online …
2019 Big Smoke Saturday Seminars: Lunch with Plasencia Cigars
After a morning filled with educational seminars and no shortage of fine cigars, it was only fitting that the Big Smoke audience got the chance to fill up their stomachs with a …