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Cigar wholesaler Santa Clara will be exhibiting at the PCA trade show. As a distributor, Santa Clara offers a portfolio of thousands of brands and blends, including Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, Macan…

Altadis U.S.A. announces the Montecristo Espada Conquistador, the latest chapter in the Montecristo Espada family. It is a Nicaraguan puro in four sizes. Prices run between $19.95 and $22.50. Montecri…

This year at the 2026 PCA Trade Show, Drew Estate will unveil the Liga Privada 4-Count Grab-N-Go collection - a new format that makes six of the most sought-after Liga Privada vitolas available in com…

Individuals who make a contribution of $50 or more will receive a limited-edition CRA Challenge Coin honoring Litto Gomez, founder of La Flor Dominicana.…

Curivari presents the Curivari Virtudes Edición 2026.…

Cavalier Genève Cigars has just announced the anticipated lineup of the 2026 Project Broadleaf releases, as well as all the projected delivery timeframes for 2026.…

Tabacalera USA is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Gibb as its new Chief Executive Officer.…

On the first installment of Drew Estate’s new Early Access Program, Drew Estate revealed two Dominican-based releases it will showcase at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show: Deadwood …

Madrugada is Spanish for "early morning." Jonathan Drew says the brand shows the love he has for his son and the people of Nicaragua. It's one of five new brands J.Sann & Son is expected to announce t…

The company is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and doing so with a new, regular production line, which will hit store shelves in May or June. Also coming is the fifth installment of the Vi…

The OpusX 250th Anniversary Collection will debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show and is being sold through Elie Bleu. The post OpusX 250th Anniversary Collection to Debut at PC…

Virtudes was one of 18 new lines that Curivari first previewed a decade ago. For 2026, five vitolas will be on offer, though they won't arrive until the second half of the year. The post Curivari Virt…

Cavalier Genève has announced the anticipated lineup of the 2026 Project Broadleaf releases andl the projected delivery timeframes for 2026. The post Cavalier Genève Announces Project Broadleaf Lineup…

It’s Mailtime Monday 📦 Jamy fired up an Oliva Connecticut Reserve, while Erik enjoyed an Oscar 2012 Sumatra. Right out of the gate, the packages were flying, with box after box bringing something wort…

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This cigar is the first of three releases that will celebrate Blackbird's anniversary and the people behind the brand. This first release honors the company's master blender, Papo "El Caballo." The po…

The Cazadores is a fairly long, slender cigar that sits between the lancero and robusto in the El Triunfador Original line. The cigars are due out this summer. The post Tatuaje Adding Cazadores Size t…

Tabacalera USA has announced a leadership change, naming Charles Gibb as its new Chief Executive Officer. Gibb steps into the role following the tenure of Javier Estades, who led the company for 15 ye…

This week on Perfect Pairings, the guys switch things up, keeping it simple with just one spirit and one cigar. The Glenlivet 18 Year Single Malt Scotch paired with the Undercrown 10. Instead of the u…

Gibb is a longtime liquor executive who most recently served as the head of WhistlePig. He replaces Javier Estades, who has led the company for 15 years. The post Charles Gibb Named CEO of Tabacalera …

Today Tabacalera USA announced that Charles Gibb will be the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. The post Charles Gibb Replaces Javier Estades as CEO of Tabacalera USA | Cigar News appea…

The line is due out in late May or early June. It features an Ecuadorian habano wrapper, while the binder and filler come from Nicaragua. The post Casa Carrillo Announces Perez-Carrillo Ascend appeare…

Meerapfel Cigars has officially announced the brands of the Meerapfel Family Reserve line will be available in the United States. Erik Vadella will manage U.S. sales and market development. The post M…

Unlike most cigars with Sumatra in the name, this one uses a wrapper from Indonesia and not Ecuador. It's offered in two vitolas, both limited to just 5,000 cigars. The post Emilio Suave Getting Limit…

There will be two different versions: chrome and matte black. Both cutters can cut cigars up to 80 ring gauge, and both have the same MSRP of $79. The post Les Fines Lames La Guillotine Rotor Shipping…

Drew Estate announces Deadwood Tobacco Co. Crazy Alice C-Notes, a compact format of the Crazy Alice blend. The 3 ¾ x 22 Crazy Alice C-Notes features a dark Maduro leaf wrapper with an Indonesian binde…

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is adding a new large-format cigar to its Brick House Maduro lineup, with The Commodore Maduro set to debut at PCA 2026 in New Orleans. The cigar measures 5.5 x 70, making it one…

Selected Tobacco is preparing to showcase a new multi-brand offering at PCA 2026, with the introduction of its Deluxe Edition Collection Set. The release brings together five cigars from the company’s…

HVC Cigars is adding a new size to its Hot Cake Fresh Out the Oven Broadleaf lineup, with the introduction of the Gladiators, set to debut at PCA 2026 in New Orleans. The new release comes in a box-pr…

At the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Espinosa Premium Cigars will launch the 601 Blue 20th Anniversary Limited Edition. The post 601 Blue 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Launching …

Emilio Cigars is adding a new expression to its Suave line, with the Suave Sumatra set to debut at the upcoming PCA trade show in New Orleans. The cigar is produced in Estelí, Nicaragua at Fabrica Ove…

At the 2026 PCA Trade Show, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust will have a national launch the Red Meat Lovers Spicy Beef Stick. The post Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers Spicy Beef Stick Gets Nationa…

When cigar smokers think of savoring their favorite blend, most simply think of smoking it. However, Stacey Bozeman has given a whole new meaning to the notion of “savoring a cigar”. Bozeman, the foun…

I’m not exactly sure what Abe wants me to do other than just write some stuff about the cigar business and what it was like before everyone started making up all this bullshit about how their grandfat…

At the 2026 PCA Trade Show, Emilio Cigars will introduce a new limited edition offering, the Emilio Suave Sumatra. The post Emilio Suave Sumatra Limited Edition Announced | Cigar News appeared first o…

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ATL Cigar Co announces its newest line, La Carrousel-1960, featuring two vitolas: a 6 ½ x 56 Gran Toro and a 5 ½ x 50 Robusto Extra. La Carrousel-1960 features an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper over…

Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc. announces the launch of the Ghost Zombie Mini Tins — the newest addition to the Ghost family.…

Gurkha Cigar Group is proud to announce the launch of the Nicaragua Cask Collection.…

CAO is honoring 250 years since 1776 with the release of CAO America 250th Anniversary, a limited-edition cigar.…

Artesano Del Tobacco is adding a new Viva La Vida Connecticut vitola “Churchill” exclusive at the PCA 2026 New Orleans, a new 7 x 54 size added to popular line based on customer feedback.…

Alec Bradley is marking its 30th anniversary with the introduction of Thirty Years.…

Cigar Info Don Doroteo launched the Salt of the Earth Piedra Viva as part of its first regular production line, debuting it at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association trade show. This line is established a…

At the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Cavalier Genève show a pre-release of the Cavalier Genève Limited Edition (LE) 2026. The post Cavalier Genève LE 2026 Launching at PCA 2026 | Ci…

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (DTT) has decided to revamp StillWell Star. The line is now going to market with three all-new blends. The post Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust to Revamp StillWell Star Line | Ciga…

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Gran Habano announces Rise, a premium cigar created to honor the resilience, purpose, and leadership of the Women of the PCA group. The 6 x 54 features an Ecuadorian Sun‑grown Habano wrapper with a Ha…

Lure Cigars announces The Wahoo, a PCA 2026 exclusive. It comes in a 6 x 52 box-pressed Torpedo and a 6 ½ x 52 Torpedo. Both are $16. They feature a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper over a Nicaraguan…

Flavor Odyssey has gone nuts! This week, hosts Robby and Randy explore nutty-inspired cocktails featuring ingredients like Orgeat, Frangelico, Amaretto, Nocello, and Licor 43. From almond and hazelnut…

Espinosa Premium Cigars will present at the PCA trade show a lineup led by Laranja Hybrid, a new addition to the Laranja series. The portfolio also includes 601 La Bomba Warhead 12 and Knuckle Sandwic…

Santa Clara will be on the show floor at PCA 2026, with the cigar wholesaler confirming its presence at the annual trade show taking place April 17–20 in New Orleans. The company will exhibit at Booth…

Montecristo is adding a new cigar to its Espada portfolio with the release of the Montecristo Espada Conquistador, a Nicaraguan puro made in collaboration with Rafael Nodal and the Plasencia family. A…

A new collaboration between La Flor Dominicana and Project Carbon is set to debut at PCA 2026, with both companies bringing their respective approaches to materials and craftsmanship into a single pro…

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust has outlined a sizable list of new cigars scheduled to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in New Orleans, with a total of 18 additions spanning line exten…

Cavalier Genève is continuing its Project Broadleaf series into 2026, though with a slightly smaller lineup than last year. According to details released by the company, the 2026 program will include …

Espinosa Premium Cigars will head into the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show with a broad slate of releases that balances a new line extension, several anticipated annual returns, commemorative project…

Artesano Del Tobacco is adding a New VIVA LA VIDA CONNECTICUT Vitola “CHURCHILL” exclusive at the PCA 2026 New Orleans, a New 7 x 54 size added to popular line based on customer feedback. Artesano Del…

El Mago Cigars is proud to announce the introduction of The James Avenue — a bold new addition to our core line that will be officially unveiled at the 2026 PCA Trade Show, marking the brand’s third c…

Tatiana Cigars announces the expansion of two of its most recognizable aromatic profiles, Cappuccino and Amaretto, with the introduction of a new 6 x 44 Classic size and 10-count tins, set to debut at…

Plasencia Cigars, a family that has grown tobacco since 1865, today introduces an evolved brand identity. The updated identity more clearly reflects the values, philosophy, and agricultural heritage t…

Plasencia Cigars, a world-renowned premium tobacco grower and maker of award-winning cigars with a tobacco tradition since 1865, will unveil TRIUNFAL at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade …

Every four years the World Cup brings out some of the most passionate and dedicated sports fans. This year, to honor the game and its legendary players, Oliva Cigar Company has created an exclusive hu…

Luciano Cigars has announced the release of Luciano the Maker, a new regular-production cigar that will become part of the company’s core portfolio, continuing a sequence of releases built around dist…

Pospiech Cigars Inc. is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of the Powstanie Sumatra, a powerful new addition to the Powstanie family that is set to ignite the premium cigar market. Off…

Lou Cross has cast his line in the water again and this time pulled up a couple of Wahoos just in time for this years PCA trade Show in New Orleans. As Lou Explains: “In appreciation of the retail par…

"This cigar was not short on flavor. The different notes all had wonderful harmony and transitioned nicely. The construction was solid, had good hand field, and was simply a pleasant smoke all around.…

Blind Man’s Puff is returning to the PCA (Premium Cigar Association) Trade Show in historic New Orleans for 2026 with our Live Coverage from April 18, 2026, through April 20, 2026. Follow our Facebook…

So, sittin’ out here on the porch of the Home for Retired Cigar Czars with absolutely nothing to do — I’m just thinking about some of the things that annoy me. And just off the top of my head (and tha…

Ed wasn’t a genuine Czar, but he worked in the industry for over 50 years starting out for Bering Corral Wodiskya y Ca., and then for me for about 20 years. A long time ago, back when I still had a fu…

Some cigar companies take their websites more seriously than others to put it gently. I truly appreciate those that do everything they can to make sure that if you, the consumer, takes the time to vis…

Hey! Some of you may know me, but many of you may not, as I have been taking a little rest from the cigar business for the last 15 years or so. My name is Lew Rothman and I used to sell the lion’s sha…

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The wedding pre-party industry is booming. These days, the bachelor and bachelorette parties can be more lavish than the wedding. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a simple night out with y…

Many many moons ago, I reviewed a limited budget-friendly offering from the fine folks at Famous Smoke Shop and Drew Estate. The line was called Puros Huerfanos and here’s how Famous described it back…

I was somewhat surprised to find that the only variation of the Deliverance line of cigars that the TNCC has reviewed to date was the Deliverance Porcelain way back in 2021. That’s a very good cigar t…

Don Emmanuel is a relatively new company on the premium cigar scene and this is the first opportunity we here in The Corner Of No Hope have had to sample their wares. In 2021, Eladio Díaz left his rol…

When it comes to smoking traditional and boutique cigars, there are a few basic rules: Avoid talking about politics. Mind your ash. Don’t stub a cigar out like a cigarette. However, most experienced c…

Going in to this review, I couldn’t remember if the Tuesday Night Cigar Club had ever featured a La Flor Dominicana cigar in the past. “If only there was some way to verify that!” I thought to myself.…

In a world long defined by tradition, ritual, and an unmistakable association with masculinity, the cigar industry is quietly changing. The unmistakable image of a cigar nestled between strong fingers…

Ali Howell was a brother of the leaf long before he co-owned Brothers Smokin’ Stogies with his wife, Heather. From his first smoke in the late 80s when he served in the Army, to his career in psycholo…