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Cigar News: Montecristo Celebrates 90 Years with a Rare, Limited-Edition Masterpiece

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Montecristo, one of the most iconic names in premium cigars, marks 90 years of excellence with the debut of the Montecristo 90th Anniversary, a limited-production cigar crafted by Rafael Nodal, VP of Product Capability at Altadis U.S.A., in collaboration with the Plasencia family. The cigar blends Montecristo’s Cuban heritage with modern elegance and will be Read more about Cigar News: Montecristo Celebrates 90 Years with a Rare, Limited-Edition Masterpiece[…]

Cigar News: Tabacalera Segovias de Estelí S.A. Offers New and Existing Brand Owners Reliable Partnership in Nicaragua

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Tabacalera Segovias de Estelí S.A., owned by Founder & CEO Art Garcia, is reaching out to the Premium Cigar Industry, especially those brands that are currently facing delays and challenges with their production partners in Estelí. The company understands that some brands are uncertain about when or how their cigars will be delivered. In a Read more about Cigar News: Tabacalera Segovias de Estelí S.A. Offers New and Existing Brand Owners Reliable Partnership in Nicaragua[…]

Cigar News: The Cigar Academy Partners Dubai Duty Free to Train Cigar Specialists

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The Cigar Academy, a leading global platform for premium cigar education, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Dubai Duty Free to provide specialized training for its team of cigar specialists. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in elevating cigar knowledge and customer service standards in one of the world’s busiest travel retail hubs. Read more about Cigar News: The Cigar Academy Partners Dubai Duty Free to Train Cigar Specialists[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Unveils Customer-Exclusive “ACID Long Legs” Cigar at Great Lakes Cigar Festival

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Drew Estate is turning heads and raising eyebrows once again with the debut of ACID Long Legs — a sultry, sleek 7.5” x 43 customer-exclusive cigar crafted exclusively for Wild Bill’s Tobacco. This bold new addition to the ACID portfolio will make its world premiere on July 26th at the Great Lakes Cigar Festival in M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Unveils Customer-Exclusive “ACID Long Legs” Cigar at Great Lakes Cigar Festival[…]

Cigar News: Alec Bradley Unveils a New Mellow Monster – The Chunk Shade

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Alec Bradley is introducing its newest cigar, Chunk Shade, the super-smooth sequel to the popular Chunk Maduro. Known for delivering short, stout smokes with big flavor, Alec Bradley’s latest addition brings a smoother, mellow-to-medium profile to the Chunk lineup — proving that chunky can be smooth too. Chunk Shade is crafted in Honduras with a Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley Unveils a New Mellow Monster – The Chunk Shade[…]

Cigar Lounge Review: La Tradicion Cubana – Lakeland Florida… A Rich Family History of Cigar Making

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I love visiting cigar lounges on my travels. They are part of my enjoyment of premium cigars. Each lounge has its own vibe and story behind it. This past month, I decided to take a cruise over to Lakeland, Florida on the recommendation of Monique Jones, the owner of MoJo Consulting and Training. Her business Read more about Cigar Lounge Review: La Tradicion Cubana – Lakeland Florida… A Rich Family History of Cigar Making[…]

Cigar News: Tobacco Products Association (TPA) Announces First-Ever TPA Expo

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The Tobacco Products Association (TPA) is proud to announce something we’ve all been waiting for—our first-ever TPA Expo, happening July 11–13, 2025, at BAMF Cigar Lounge in sunny Wellington, Florida. This isn’t your typical trade show. It’s a full-blown, three-day gathering of the people who live and breathe this industry—cigar lovers, pipe enthusiasts, brands, lounges, Read more about Cigar News: Tobacco Products Association (TPA) Announces First-Ever TPA Expo[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 6 – Cigar Price Inflation

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Do you feel that the price of premium cigars have been constantly going up? Are they getting more costly than you can afford? Have you noticed more Limited Edition cigar releases with higher prices ? And what about the box count going from 25 to 20 to 15 to 10? Everything is going up in Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 6 – Cigar Price Inflation[…]

Cigar News: Chillin’ Moose Announces the Arrival of the Chillin’ Moose Toro Humidified Five Pack

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Chillin’ Moose is excited to announce the arrival of the Chillin’ Moose Toro Humidified Five Pack — a sampler that gives cigar fans a chance to explore the heart of the Chillin’ Moose lineup. This five-pack brings together three standout blends, all in a 6×52 toro. Joe Krzyston, Brand Manager for Chillin’ Moose stated: “This Read more about Cigar News: Chillin’ Moose Announces the Arrival of the Chillin’ Moose Toro Humidified Five Pack[…]

Cigar News: Black Label Trading Co. Announces Eletto is Now Shipping to Select Retailers

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Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the shipment of Eletto to select retailers this week. James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra stated: “Eletto or “Chosen One” is just as the name implies. I chose this cigar to be a tribute to celebrate the 10yr anniversary Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Co. Announces Eletto is Now Shipping to Select Retailers[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 6 – Rooster Smoke House (RSH) Cigars

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In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sists down with the Rooster Smoke House Cigars team to talk about their brand and their plans moving forward in the industry. Formed in 2020 the team originally wanted to open a new cigar lounge but the COVID pandemic put that Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 6 – Rooster Smoke House (RSH) Cigars[…]

Cigar News: Cohiba Unveils the Latest Edition of Spectre

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Cohiba continues to redefine the cigar experience with the latest release of Spectre, an ultra-premium limited-edition offering that brings together rare tobaccos, expert craftsmanship and next-level packaging. This latest Spectre release features a 7-year-aged Havana Connecticut 2017 wrapper and introduces the first-ever Criollo ’98 grown in Mao Dominican Republic, making it one of the most Read more about Cigar News: Cohiba Unveils the Latest Edition of Spectre[…]

Cigar News: Black Works Studio Announces the release of Tooth and Bear Exclusive

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Black Works Studio is pleased to announce the release of Tooth and Bear as a Tooth & Bear Cigar Lounge exclusive, handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. Jake Roddick, owner of Tooth & Bear, stated: “Diente Del Oso, a company from Colorado founded from a passion of fine tobacco and cigar culture, is Read more about Cigar News: Black Works Studio Announces the release of Tooth and Bear Exclusive[…]

Cigar News: Lure Cigars Co. LLC Releases “The Last Cast” 2025 Edition – In Honor of Father Lou Cross, Jr.

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Brand owner Lou Cross of Lure Cigars™ has announced the 2025 release of “The Last Cast” – the second annual release of this limited-edition cigar to honor the memory of his late father, Lou Cross Jr. One of the last and fondest memories shared with him was enjoying a cigar and telling stories. He was Read more about Cigar News: Lure Cigars Co. LLC Releases “The Last Cast” 2025 Edition – In Honor of Father Lou Cross, Jr.[…]