The Bolivar portfolio has been expanded to include a three-cigar collection called Bolivar Cofradia Oscuro. This new, medium-plus blend ships to retailers today, May 1. Joe Krzyston, assistant brand manager for Bolivar said, “Bolivar Cofradia Oscuro brings a new dimension to Bolivar by introducing a US-grown Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper to the portfolio. The blend is Read more about Cigar News: Bolivar Cofradia Oscuro Debuts Today ..read more

In this review, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press reviews the new Rabbit Air Minus A3 Air Filtration System. This is an upgrade to the A2 that we reviewed a few years ago. The device has an MSRP of about $750.00 and works as described by the company. The design of this is more atheistically pleasing Read more about Product Review – Product Review – Rabbit Air Minus A3 ..read more

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), a leading trade association representing specialty tobacco retailers, announces the departure of Scott Pearce, its executive director. Pearce has led the PCA since 2018. His last day with the PCA will be May 24, 2024. In the interim, Deputy Executive Director Joshua Habursky will fill the vacancy and oversee operations Read more about Cigar News: Premium Cigar Association Announces Departure of Scott Pearce ..read more

Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) will begin shipping the new Limited Release, ORTHODOX, next week. Hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. ORTHODOX is a small batch release offered to retailers who attended this year’s PCA tradeshow. James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co./Black Works Studio and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) Now Shipping Limited Release – ORTHODOX ..read more

The 15th annual No Joke Smoke 2024 dinner was held on 4/6/24 and hosted by Kalani Matsuura from Mokuleia Cigar Company. The theme this year was All in da Ohana, a throw back to a movie in the 1980’s regarding family life in Hawaii. Helping us celebrate the dinner was Ryan and Holly Rodriguez, the Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: No Joke Smoke 2024 – All in da Ohana – By Kalani Matsuura ..read more

All Saints Cigars and Micallef Cigars have jointly and amicably decided to conclude their successful unified sales operations program. Over the next 90 days, the partnership—which has effectively leveraged the strengths of both brands—will gracefully transition to allow each company to pursue tailored operational strategies. This change reflects our commitment to evolving with the dynamic Read more about Cigar News: All Saints Cigars and Micallef Cigars Conclude Unified Sales Operations Program ..read more

The Fah King Good Cigar – It’s not just a good cigar.  It’s a Fah King Good Cigar. My Monthly Cigars and Fah King Good Coffee have collaborated with United Cigars for their very first cigar release, the Fah King Good Cigar. This limited release cigar is expected to be available in May with a Read more about Cigar News: New Collaboration From My Monthly Cigars, Fah King Good Coffee, & United Cigars ..read more

E.P. Carrillo is proud to announce the launch and immediate release of two additional lines under the Encore brand, Encore Edicion Unica I and Encore Noir. These new additions build upon the legacy of the Encore, which was awarded Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of the Year in 2018. Both new lines symbolize the Perez-Carrillo family’s Read more about Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Introduces Two New Encore Lines – An Enhanced Ode to the 2018 Cigar of the Year ..read more

In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie sits down with the Guillermo Pena (GP) Cigars team to discuss their latest endeavors. GP Cigars has been in business since 2010 and owns its own factory (Las Villas Cigars) in Estelí Nicaragua. The factory has grown to have 100’s of skilled workers and Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 5 – GP Cigars ..read more

Altadis U.S.A., makers of the finest premium cigars, are proud to announce the launch of Romeo y Julieta 1875 ‘Run for the Roses®,’ a limited-edition premium cigar that pays tribute to the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, the most famous horse race in the world. The brand has partnered with Churchill Downs to create a winning cigar that will Read more about Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Romeo y Julieta 1875 ‘Run for the Roses ..read more