cigars
Villiger Launching New Brazilian Puros
Villiger Cigars is about to unveil a new line of handmade cigars made entirely from Brazilian tobacco. Dubbed Villiger do Brasil, the new brand comes in two varieties, Claro and …
Trinidad Esmeraldas Reach Global Markets
Cuban Trinidad Esmeraldas are shipping to retailers around the world.
Fuente To Release Rare Hemingways and Fuente Fuente OpusX At PCA Show
Fuente has just upped its support for the PCA trade show. This afternoon, the company announced that it would release a series of rare cigars that will only be available at the …
Ashton Ships New Version of Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial
Ashton Distributors Inc. is shipping out reblended, repackaged and stronger versions of La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial, a line extension of the Aroma de Cuba brand.
Win a Free Box of the 2019 Cigar of the Year
A box of Cigar Aficionado’s 2019 Cigar of the Year can be yours, and all you have to do is enter our Top 25 Cigar Giveaway.
Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Shipping in March
Altadis U.S.A. has once again called on the talents of cigarmakers A.J. Fernandez and Rafael Nodal to create a new version of Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real.
cuba
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.
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 …
legislation
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.
Senate Confirms Hahn as New FDA Head
The Senate today confirmed by a vote of 72 to 18 that Dr. Stephen Hahn will be the new commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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.
cigar industry
Kretek International Pulls Out of PCA
Kretek International Inc., owners of Phillips & King and Ventura Cigar Co., announced today that it won’t be attending the next PCA cigar convention.
More Cigar Companies Voice Support for PCA
Since the announcement that four big cigar companies were pulling out of the annual Premium Cigar Association trade show, several cigar companies and organizations have come …
Major Cigar Companies Pull out of PCA Trade Show
Four of the biggest companies in the premium cigar business will not be attending the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show this summer.
Cigar Aficionado Magazine Is Hiring
Cigar Aficionado is seeking an assistant editor/assistant web manager with web and magazine experience to join its New York City staff.
STG Acquires Royal Agio for $235 Million
Scandinavian Tobacco Group has completed the acquisition of Royal Agio Cigars for 210 million euros (about $235 million).
2020 Cigar Events Calendar
The year 2020 will be a busy one for cigar events. Many are open to consumers, while some are restricted to the trade.