Rare tobacco from the Amazonian Rainforest inspired the creation of CAO Amazon Basin, a small batch, limited edition release that debuted in 2014 and is now making a limited return to retailers across the U.S. The blend is available in a singular frontmark that ships today, January 8, 2024 and will be released in a Read more about Cigar News: The CAO Amazon Basin Returns for 2024[…]
The Board of Directors of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Copperman as the organization’s new executive director. This decision comes after an extensive search and selection process to find a dynamic and experienced leader to guide CRA through its next phase of growth and advocacy. Mike, who Read more about Cigar News: Mike Copperman Named Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America[…]
Fine Ash Cigars, based out of Glendale AZ has announced the release of their new creation, Ceniza Fina “Fine Ash.” This meticulously crafted cigar is the result of a year-long collaboration with esteemed partner, Hostos Fernandez Quesada. Fine Ash Cigars invites all cigar enthusiasts to indulge in this new release and experience the culmination of Read more about Cigar News: Fine Ash Cigars Introduces the Ceniza Fina – A Cigar Crafted with Passion and Expertise[…]
Alec Bradley and Starlight Distillery will kick off 2024 on an indulgent note. Today, the brands will release their second “Uncut Series” collaboration, this time pairing Alec Bradley Gatekeeper with Starlight Single Barrel Bourbon Finished in Vino de Naranja Casks. This is the third release of STG’s Uncut Series. The whiskey brings to life the Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley and Starlight Bourbon Kick Off 2024 with Exclusive Single Barrel Pairing[…]
Gurkha Cigars is proud to announce a new Midwest Territory Sales Manager beginning January 2, 2024. Miss Kasie Kucharski joins the team today! Kasie Kucharski, a Milwaukee, WI native, developed a passion for cigars during her college years, evolving into a seasoned enthusiast over the past 15 years. From hosting events and running a podcast to Read more about Cigar News: Gurkha Cigars Hires Kasie Kucharski as Midwest Territory Sales Manager[…]
Espinosa Premium Cigars has announced today, the newest blend to their core line of Premium Cigars – the Espinosa Sumatra. Handcrafted at the La Zona Cigar Factory in Estelí, Nicaragua; the Espinosa Sumatra is the newest eponymous core line release, joining Espinosa Habano and Espinosa Crema. Hector Alfonso describes the blend as: Said Erik Espinosa: Read more about Cigar News: Espinosa Premium Cigars Announces the Espinosa Sumatra[…]
Today I offer the final set of candidates for the Stogie Press top cigars of 2023. As is the case every year, Stogie Press has three lists – one for large companies, one for medium companies and one for small companies. If you ask me how I decide the difference between large, medium, and small Read more about 2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 4[…]
The Dominique London Group, The Leading Premium Cigar, Spirits and Luxury Accessories Company in Europe, is expanding their operations in Switzerland with a La Casa del Tabaco flagship store in Gstaad. The new shop, located in Gstaad, the most exclusive ski-resort in the world, will focus on high-end cigars and spirits, paying homage to the Read more about Cigar News: Dominique London opens La Casa del Tabaco Gstaad[…]
Don Doroteo Cigars has announced the addition of Crystal Herbert to their sales team. Crystal will oversee Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Washington D.C. Like many in the cigar industry Crystal began on a different career path before falling in love with tobacco. Crystal Herbert, born in Washington D.C., began her professional Read more about Cigar News: Don Doroteo Cigars Announces Addition of Crystal Herbert to Sales Team[…]
Dissident Cigars owner Cynn Coburn is pleased to announce that Dissident Cigars has donated land near San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, designated for the construction of Nicaragua’s first ever of its kind Animal Rescue Center. The current SOS Animales Nicaragua veterinary clinic and shelter is simply out of room and is frequently forced to turn away animals in need. Read more about Cigar News: Dissident Cigars Donates Land To Support Nicaraguan Animal Rescue Center[…]
Fratello Cigars announced today they have entered into a collaboration with Dominican Chocolatier Kah Kow, to bring cigar smokers the first curated Cigar and Chocolate Pairing. In doing so, Fratello revived the classic DMV Line (DC. Maryland and Delaware) to feature 4 entirely different blends each expressed in a (5 x 50) robusto. Each cigar Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Announces Fratello Harmony – A Collaboration with Dominican Chocolatier Kah Kow[…]
Hiram & Solomon Cigars has announced their latest release to join the company’s wide portfolio of premium cigars. Known as the Heart & Soul, the new release was Crafted exclusively at the PDR Cigar Factory in the Dominican Republic for the Most Worshipful Leonard Vander Horn, Grand Master of Masons for the state of New Read more about Cigar News: Hiram & Solomon Cigars Announces the Limited Edition Heart & Soul[…]
Gurkha Cigar Group International announces its Year of the Dragon is now shipping to retailers. The Year of the Dragon was announced at this year’s PCA Convention over the summer in Las Vegas, NV. Gurkha Cigars will be paying respect to the Year of the Dragon 2024. The Year of the Dragon is a limited release Read more about Cigar News: Gurkha Cigar Group Now Shipping Year of the Dragon[…]
Apostate Cigars proudly introduces “Moroni’s Trumpet” and “The Endowment.” These two new releases embody the brand’s unwavering commitment to quality craftsmanship and promise to elevate the Apostate Cigars experience in 2024. Moroni’s Trumpet: A (6.25 x 56) torpedo features a blend described by the company as: The Endowment: A (6 x 52) toro features a Read more about Cigar News: Apostate Cigars Unveils “Moroni’s Trumpet” and “The Endowment”[…]