cigars
Punch Releasing a New Value Brand Called Knuckle Buster
Punch Knuckle Buster is a wallet-friendly, relatively inexpensive brand coming out next month that’s meant to fall in the middle of the strength spectrum.
My Father Expanding The Judge and La Opulencia
My Father Cigars is adding new sizes to two of its regular-production Nicaraguan lines.
Avo Improvisation LE20 Coming Next Month
Although jazz musician and cigar icon Avo Uvezian passed away in 2017, his tradition of celebratory cigars will continue in March with the Avo Improvisation LE20.
Illusione to Release PCA-Exclusive Smoke
Illusione Cigars will be introducing a new size to its Cigares Privé line this summer, but retailers will have to attend the Premium Cigar Association trade show if they want to …
Rocky Patel to Launch Official Smoke for Cigar Smoking World Championship
Cigarmaker Rocky Patel has announced a new line called Cigar Smoking World Championship.
Quai d’Orsay Edición Limitada Now For Sale in France
It’s a little late to the market, but the Cuban Quai d’Orsay Senadores Edición Limitada for 2019 is available at retail stores in France.
cuba
American Airlines Wants More Flights to Cuba
American Airlines has set its sights on Havana. The carrier is petitioning the U.S. government to take over two daily flights from Miami to Cuba that JetBlue Airways will abandon …
U.S. Continues Cutbacks on Flights to Cuba
As part of a series of sanctions against Cuba, the Trump administration has suspended U.S. charter flights to all parts of the island except Havana, making it more difficult for …
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.
legislation
Trump’s Budget Would Create New Tobacco Regulation Agency
President Trump presented a $4.8 trillion budget proposal for the 2021 fiscal year that calls for the creation of a new agency to focus on tobacco regulation, a move that would …
D.C. Judge Strikes Down Warning Labels for Premium Cigars
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wanted to place oversized warning labels on premium cigar packaging when it published its Final Deeming Rule four years ago, but earlier …
Florida Lawmaker Files Measure Urging Members to Support Cigar-Exemption Bills
Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-32) introduced a memorial bill yesterday in the Florida House that encourages his fellow lawmakers to support two federal bills that would protect premium …
Tobacco 21: Retailers Respond
With the stroke of a pen, the legal age to buy tobacco anywhere in the U.S. became 21 immediately after President Donald Trump signed the bill into law on December 20—and …
FDA Says Premium, Handmade Cigars Are ‘Lowest Priority’
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a new guidance last week citing handmade cigars as the agency’s “lowest priority,” indicating that a bit of regulatory relief could be …
Congress Raises Tobacco-Purchase Age to 21
The legal age to purchase tobacco products, including handmade cigars, in the United States will be raised to 21 years old.
cigar industry
Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest Cigar List and Seminars Announced
Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest is less than two months away, and a partial list of the premium smokes and spirits attendees will be able to enjoy has been revealed, along with the …
Drew Estate Announces 2020 Barn Smoker Dates
Now in its sixth year running, the Barn Smokers will start in May and run through October at tobacco farms in Florida, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Kentucky and Louisiana.
New CEO for Imperial Brands
Imperial Brands has named Stefan Bomhard as the company’s new chief executive officer, replacing Alison Cooper.
Stogie Thieves Steal 100,000 Cigars From Indian Head Cigar Co.
José “Jochy” Blanco, owner of Indian Head Cigar Co., announced today that the Indian Head distribution warehouse in Miami was burglarized on Saturday.
Puro Sabor 2020 Celebrates Nicaraguan Cigar Industry
Premium cigar lovers from all over the world flew to Nicaragua, the leading producer of handmade cigars, to participate in the country’s largest cigar and tobacco celebration.
Cigar Imports Show Signs of Cooling Down
After four years of impressive growth, the U.S. market for premium, handmade cigars is showing signs of slowing.