New for 2024 – “The Lost Years” Broadleaf The last 2 years Tatuaje released two new sizes of Cojonu, known as “The Lost Years.” In 2022 they introduced the 5 x 55 Cojonu 2015 and in 2023 the Cojonu 2018, a 5 5/8 x 54 soft box press. At the PCA conference they introduced the Tatuaje Cojonu 2015 Broadleaf and the Tatuaje Cojonu 2018 Broadleaf.  These will be added to the lineup referred to as Limited Regular Production, meaning they will be made in one single batch per year, but still considered part of our core production.  Tatuaje Cojonu 2015 Broadleaf – 5 X 55 Wrapper:  Co ..read more

E.P. Carrillo unveils its latest cigar blend, the E.P. Carrillo Sumatra, with a refined yet approachable profile that offers the perfect medium-bodied, full-flavored experience. Introducing the newest addition to E.P. Carrillo’s portfolio, this blend is designed for everyday smokers who seek the brand’s pristine quality and complexity in a new format. The E.P. Carrillo Sumatra, released in three sizes – Robusto (5×50), Toro (6×52), and Gordo (6×60) – features an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper on top of a double binder from Nicaragua and Honduras, with fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican Repub ..read more

C.L.E. Cigar Company announces that they will debut a newly created in store display case for the Asylum867at the 2024 PCA. Asylum, recognized for its bold and edgy cigars,pushed the boundaries when they showcased the Asylum 867 at the 2023 PCA.The Asylum 867 presents a new dimension to the Asylum brand,as the 867presents an aromatic experience,using exotic tobacco.The custom wood and acrylic display cases will be offered in three distinctive designs,to match the three blends of the Asylum 867. Heavy investment went into bringing in new machinery to create these new display cases in-house at ..read more

Scheduled for release on January 31st, this exceptional cigar celebrates the enduring partnership between Drew Estate and Smoke Inn, as well as the legacy of Abe “Ming” Dababneh, the renowned owner of Smoke Inn Cigars. Name: Undercrown – UC10 – Ming Box 10ct ?Size: 5 1/4×54 Robusto ?Configuration: 10-count Petaca (Cardboard Box) ?MSRP: $132.00 (per box) ?MSRP per Stick: $13.20 ?Wrapper: Mexican San Andres ?Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf ? Filler: Nicaragua and Pennsylvania ?? The Undercrown 10 Ming is a Robusto-sized cigar, encased in a Mexican San Andres wrapper, bound with Connecticut Broad ..read more

La Aurora USA, LLC, announces the debut of La Aurora Small Batch Lot 003, a limited-edition cigar created by Master Blender Manuel, at Total Product Expo (TPE) 2024 in Las Vegas. La Aurora Small Batch is a collection of limited quantity cigars created by our Master Blender, Manuel Inoa, who reached back into the aging room pulling out his favorite creations. “We’re excited to kick off 2024 at TPE as we continue to renew our relationship not only with Kretek, but also all U.S. premium cigar retailers,” said Ed McKenna, La Aurora USA, CEO. “They are the ones that make working in the cigar indus ..read more

Please join Mayor Castor, Congresswoman Castor, and the Newman Family as they cut the ribbon and open Cigar Workers Park, a new green space in Ybor City. This park is dedicated to the hundreds of thousands of people who have worked in Tampa’s cigar industry since 1886. Cigars are a handcrafted, labor-intensive product and are very difficult to roll well. It is because of the hard work, dedication, and craftsmanship of Tampa’s cigar workers that Tampa’s cigar industry became so successful. Yet, Tampa’s cigar workers have toiled in anonymity. The Newman family built this new park to honor and t ..read more

Experienced tobacconists will teach visitors about 24 types of premium cigar tobacco J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is launching a new experience for visitors: a tobacco tasting class. In this smoking class, visitors to J.C. Newman’s historic El Reloj cigar factory in Tampa, Florida will learn about 24 types of premium cigar tobacco grown in 9 countries and smoke a selection of single-leaf puritos. The 75-minute class costs $50 per person and is limited to six adults. Classes will be offered daily this spring and can be booked online at jcnewman.com. “Cigars are rolled with a blend of tobaccos,” said ..read more

Tampa has two-century-old traditions: Since 1885, Tampa has been known as “Cigar City.” Since 1904, pirates have been invading Tampa and throwing a large festival called Gasparilla. Each year, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. brings both traditions together by releasing a limited edition José Gaspar cigar.  Handcrafted by J.C. Newman, a 128-year-old, four-generation family business, José Gaspar cigars pack a punch perfect for any pirate. José Gaspar was one of most feared pirates in the Americas,” said Drew Newman, fourth-generation owner. “Sailing from his base near Tampa Bay in the late 1700 ..read more

Tampa, Fla. – Last night, a sold-out crowd of 500 guests attended the premiere of the new Hand Rolled documentary at the Centro Asturiano de Tampa theater. The film tells the story of Tampa’s legacy as the “Fine Cigar Capital of the World” and showcases how J.C. Newman’s historic El Reloj cigar factory is keeping Tampa’s cigar tradition alive. It features interviews with the Newman Family along with Carlito Fuente, Jeff Borysiewicz, David Savona, Patrick Lagreid, and Scott Pearce.   “Since 1886, Tampa has been known as ‘Cigar City,’” said fourth-generation owner Drew Newman. “A ..read more

The historic, long-anticipated Fuente y Padrón Legends Cigar Project is going to take a bit longer to reach retailers and consumers. Due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control, one of the two shipping containers of this precious cargo was extensively damaged—and while the other was seemingly unscathed, the Arturo Fuente and Padrón Cigars teams have decided that it is far better and prudent to be safe than sorry. As such, they will be hand-inspecting each individual master carton box, and its contents, one by one. “Each chest, each individual cigar, each portfolio simply has to be perfect ..read more