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Cigar News: La Gloria Cubana Set to Release Consumer Focused Cigar Next Month

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La Gloria Cubana empowered its fans to develop the brand’s latest limited edition release. Called the La Gloria Cubana Society Cigar, the new expression is named after a special group of cigar smokers that interact with the brand regularly both online through the LGC website and offline through La Gloria activations across the US. The Read more about Cigar News: La Gloria Cubana Set to Release Consumer Focused Cigar Next Month[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – Karen Berger

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In this episode, Boston Jimmie and Quinton Brown sit down with the dynamic Karen Berger from Don Kiki Cigars along with her Vice President Bruce Busch for a fun filled hour of cigar talk. Karen was fresh from the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show and was ready to talk about growth and her latest release/ Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – Karen Berger[…]

Cigar News: Favilli Releases the Tierra Small Cigar

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Favilli has released its first extension of the Granada Line, a rebranding of the (4½x 26) Small Cigar formerly known as Mombachito. The first extension of the Granada Line is under the Tierra mark and boasts the same blend as the recently released Tierra, offered in three sizes. Favilli’s Small Cigars are true premium handmade Read more about Cigar News: Favilli Releases the Tierra Small Cigar[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate’s Pope of Greenwich Village Returns as Smoke Inn Micro Blend Series Exclusive

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Drew Estate’s Pope of Greenwich Village will soon be available again as part of Smoke Inn’s famed Micro Blend Series. The 2022 launch of the limited-edition cigars will be available in late July exclusively at Smoke Inn. A collection of rare, small batch cigars, Smoke Inn’s Micro Blend Series is a collaboration between some of Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate’s Pope of Greenwich Village Returns as Smoke Inn Micro Blend Series Exclusive[…]

Cigar News: Macanudo Adds More Flavors to the “M”

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M by Macanudo will expand its range of infused cigars beyond Coffee, Espresso and Bourbon with three new expressions that ship to all channels in mid-August. Launching in the height of summer, the new flavors include French Vanilla, Dark Rum and Mint Cocoa. Steve Abbot, director of marketing for STG, parent company of Macanudo noted: Read more about Cigar News: Macanudo Adds More Flavors to the “M”[…]

Cigar News: Flavored Tobacco Products Are Now Prohibited in the City of Los Angeles

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The Los Angeles City Council has passed an ordinance to prohibit the retail sale of flavored tobacco products which became effective on July 16, 2022, with an enforcement grace period until January 1, 2023. The ordinance notes that on January 1, 2023, the following laws will be enforced: LAMC 46.90.1(a): The retail sale of all Read more about Cigar News: Flavored Tobacco Products Are Now Prohibited in the City of Los Angeles[…]

Cigar News: Diesel Cigars Introduces the “Disciple” as Full Time Offering

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Diesel is releasing “Disciple” as a new, full-time offering available in all channels. The blend was previously released to the top US brick and mortar retailers as a TAA exclusive. Justin Andrews said: “When we launched Disciple in 2021 as a TAA exclusive, the smokes sold out very quickly. So we decided to make it Read more about Cigar News: Diesel Cigars Introduces the “Disciple” as Full Time Offering[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Introduces All-New Pappy Van Winkle Barrel Fermented Corona Viva Exclusively for Pappy & Company

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A new size for Pappy Van Winkle Barrel Fermented cigars is debuting soon. The all-new Corona Viva (5 3⁄4 x 46) vitola will launch in the middle of July as an exclusive cigar available only at Pappy & Company’s website, pappyco.com. A collaboration between the Van Winkle family, owners of Pappy & Company, and Drew Estate, Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Introduces All-New Pappy Van Winkle Barrel Fermented Corona Viva Exclusively for Pappy & Company[…]

Cigar News: Watch Out For The Revamped Sancho Panza

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The entire Sancho Panza line has been modernized and the brand’s three updated collections have begun shipping this week. Matt Wilson, senior brand manager of Sancho Panza said: “Sancho Panza has always been a dependable, tried and true smoke, where the first puff is the same as the last. Cigar culture has evolved and so Read more about Cigar News: Watch Out For The Revamped Sancho Panza[…]

Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Is Now Shipping INCH Nicaragua

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Fresh off a successful PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas, NV – E.P. Carrillo has announced that the INCH Nicaragua is now shipping and will show up in humidors across the country. The INCH Nicaragua is the Quintessential Big Ring Gauge Cigar. Made at Plasencia Cigars S.A. in Estelí, Nicaragua, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo designed the INCH Read more about Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Is Now Shipping INCH Nicaragua[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Introduces Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo Robusto

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Drew Estate is adding a new vitola to its Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo portfolio. Announced during its latest Freestyle Live broadcast, Drew Estate introduced the Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo Robusto (140mm x 54). The cigar will debut at the Pennsylvania Barn Smoker DE25 Exclusive Pre-Party on July 15 and will be available as Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Introduces Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo Robusto[…]

Cigar News: Matt Booth, Justin Andrews, and STG give Los Statos Deluxe an Extreme Makeover

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Los Statos Deluxe has gotten an extreme makeover at the hands of Matt Booth, Justin Andrews and STG’s Honduran blending team. The new line is being crafted at STG’s HATSA factory in Danlí, Honduras, and opens a new chapter for the well-respected brand. Matt Wilson, senior brand manager for Los Statos Deluxe said: “When we Read more about Cigar News: Matt Booth, Justin Andrews, and STG give Los Statos Deluxe an Extreme Makeover[…]

Cigar News: General Cigar Files Declaratory Judgement Lawsuit Against Fuente in Trademark Dispute

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General Cigar Company, the premium cigar subsidiary of Scandinavian Tobacco Group, announces today that the company has filed a declaratory judgment trademark lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against Fuente Cigar Ltd. and Fuente Marketing Ltd. In a demand letter dated July 5, 2022, and subsequent email, Fuente Read more about Cigar News: General Cigar Files Declaratory Judgement Lawsuit Against Fuente in Trademark Dispute[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – Steve Saka

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In this episode of Taking It To the Nub, Quinton Brown and Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sit down again with the founder of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust – Steve Saka. We talk about what Steve was doing differently at this years Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show and discuss the latest in his special Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – Steve Saka[…]