cigars
Stronger Blend And Bold New Look For Diamond Crown Maximus
The dark Dominican cigar from J.C. Newman got a makeover.
August 4, 2026
A Tribute To Miles Davis From Ferio Tego
Cigarmaker Ferio Tego has teamed up with the Miles Davis Estate and independent music publishing company Reservoir Media to create a commemorative, limited-edition cigar called …
August 4, 2026
Casa Carrillo La Historia Silk Returns With A Cause
La Historia Silk, a limited production offshoot of Casa Carrillo’s core La Historia brand, is returning to market, this time with a charitable mission.
August 3, 2026
A Trio Of Limited-Edition Cigars From Cavalier Genève
Last week, Swiss cigarmaker Cavalier Genève began shipping three new cigars to retailers.
July 29, 2026
Casa Carrillo Ships Ascend
Ascend is the latest installment in what Casa Carrillo refers to as the Perez-Carrillo Series.
July 21, 2026
Fat New Sizes For Bolivar Cofradia
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has expanded both the Natural and Oscuro versions of its budget-friendly Bolivar Cofradia brand with a hefty new size called 770.
July 17, 2026
cuba
Quai D’Orsay Concordia Edición Limitada 2026 Launching In The Fall
Spain will host the premiere party for the upcoming limited-edition Cuban cigar.
July 30, 2026
Cuban Trinidad Vigía Reserva Slated For Late-Summer Launch
The first Trinidad cigar to be part of Cuba’s vintage Reserva program.
July 27, 2026
Cuban Cohiba Ambar Now In Tubos
The highly acclaimed Cohiba can be had in a glossy tube, but the global release has been sporadic.
July 22, 2026
Meliá Closing Operations In Cuba
The Spanish company, once the leading foreign hotel chain in Cuba, is leaving the island entirely.
July 22, 2026
Cohiba Talisman Becoming Regular-Production Cigar
What was once a limited edition is now part of Cohiba’s standard line.
July 20, 2026
Habanos Festival Officially Canceled
Economic turmoil and uncertainty have extinguished this year’s cigar festival in Cuba.
July 20, 2026
legislation
Ireland Considering Generational Tobacco Ban
While such a proposal has not been officially introduced in the country's parliament, the nation’s health minister has stated that the measure is seriously being considered as …
July 21, 2026
New York State Introduces Generational Tobacco Ban Bill
The proposed legislation seeks to make it illegal for any person born after December 31, 2007, to purchase tobacco products, including cigars, in perpetuity.
June 4, 2026
United Kingdom’s Generational Tobacco Ban Officially Becomes Law
A drastic law prohibits anyone born after New Year’s Day, 2009 to buy tobacco.
May 1, 2026
D.C. Justice Rules For Premium Cigars—Again
Judge Mehta upholds previous order to vacate FDA Deeming Rule, another victory for the cigar industry.
April 16, 2026
U.K.’s Generational Tobacco Ban About To Become Law
Anti-tobacco legislation would ban anyone born after 2009 from purchasing cigars in the United Kingdom.
March 18, 2026
An Update On Current Legislation Targeting The Cigar Industry
It’s been a busy start to the year in terms of legislative initiatives that directly target the cigar industry.
March 13, 2026
cigar industry
Latest Import Figures Show A Flat Market
Honduras continues to grow, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic show signs of slowing.
July 28, 2026
Davidoff Posts Sales Gain For 2025
Swiss corporation Oettinger Davidoff, the company behind such premium cigar brands as Davidoff, Avo, Zino and Camacho, announced its earnings for 2025 and the news is positive.
July 2, 2026
Drew Estate CEO Glenn Wolfson: 1955–2026
Glenn Wolfson, who had served as CEO of Drew Estate just a few weeks shy of 10 years, died yesterday at age 70.
June 29, 2026
Premium Cigar Imports Fall: Down 5 Percent Through April
Amid softening import numbers, Honduras posts positive results.
June 29, 2026
“Titans of Tobacco” Raises More Than $228,000 For Cigar Rights Of America
Some of the biggest names in the industry were all under one roof to raise money for smokers’ rights.
June 25, 2026
Guy Fieri And Erik Espinosa Opening Dominican Cigar Factory
The unlikely duo behind the Knuckle Sandwich cigar brand have partnered in a factory.
June 22, 2026
