Duran Cigars Unveils the Roberto Duran Reserva: A Landmark First Father–Son Collaboration for the Brand

Little Havana, Miami, FL – November 24, 2025Duran Cigars proudly announces the release of the Roberto Duran Reserva, a new super-premium line that marks the first blend ever created collaboratively by Roberto Pelayo Duran and his son, Roberto Pelayo Duran Jr.

Building on the heritage of the original Roberto P. Duran line, the new Reserva represents an elevated evolution of the brand’s blending philosophy—uniting Roberto Sr.’s decades of global tobacco expertise with Roberto Jr.’s modern palate and fresh perspective. The release arrives as Duran Cigars strengthens its return to the U.S. market through its new headquarters and retail space in Little Havana.

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CROWNED HEADS ANNOUNCES REBRANDINGOF ICONIC JERICHO HILL CIGAR LINE

Crowned Heads, the renowned cigar maker celebrated for its musically inspired blends and unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, today unveiled a bold evolution for one its most beloved lines: Jericho Hill. As a part of a larger strategic rebrand, the full-bodied Nicaraguan cigar will now join other Crowned Heads brands including, Mil Días, La Imperiosa, Broadway, and Tennessee Waltz in a similar packaging configuration and presentation.

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J.C. Newman Cigar Co. To Roll America250 Cigars

Handmade in America’s last traditional cigar factory,
these cigars will bear the official America250 seal.

Tampa, Fla. – J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with America250 to roll cigars in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States next year. Beginning next month, cigars hand rolled at J.C. Newman’s historic El Reloj cigar factory in Tampa, Florida, will be packaged with the official America250 seal.

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Plasencia Cigars Presents “Harvest to Heaven” at Tampa’s Iconic Grand Cathedral During Tampa Cigar Week

A premier celebration of craftsmanship, culture, and sensory discovery — Saturday, December 6, 2025, 6–10 p.m.

MIAMI, FL — November 11, 2025 — Plasencia Cigars, the world’s leading premium tobacco grower and maker of award-winning cigars since 1865, proudly announces Harvest to Heaven, an exclusive evening celebrating craftsmanship, culture, and community during Tampa Cigar Week.

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World Cigar Show Launches in Dubai with Resounding Global Success

[Washington, D.C.–November 18, 2025] The inaugural World Cigar Show, organized by Quartz with support from the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), made a commanding debut in Dubai last week, establishing a new global benchmark for premium cigar events. Across three exceptional days, the Show welcomed thousands of visitors, top international brands, industry leaders, diplomats, media, and cigar professionals to a series of world-class venues in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.

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CROWNED HEADS ANNOUNCES ‘NEW LOOK’AND EXPANSION OF ICONIC TENNESSEEWALTZ BRAND INTO THREE VITOLAS

Crowned Heads, the Nashville-based premium cigar company, is excited to announce the long-awaited line extension of its beloved Tennessee Waltz, the brand that has served as a love letter to the Volunteer State since 2014.

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Casa Carrillo 2025 TAA Exclusive in Stores Now

The Casa Carrillo TAA Exclusive series represents a distinguished blend crafted exclusively for members of the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA). This year’s release showcases a USA Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, paired with a Dominican binder and fillers from the USA and Nicaragua, resulting in a rich, full-bodied smoking experience that embodies the brand’s commitment to complexity, balance, and flavor.

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Duran Cigars Returns to the U.S. Market, Marking a New Era with the Addition of Roberto Duran Jr.

The company’s U.S. return is anchored by its new headquarters and distribution center in Little Havana

Little Havana, Miami, FL — November 12, 2025] — After years of remarkable success in Europe and Asia, Duran Cigars proudly announces its return to the U.S. market. The company’s renewed presence marks the beginning of a new era for the family-owned brand, led by industry veteran Roberto Pelayo Duran and strengthened by the addition of his son, Roberto Pelayo Duran Jr.

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Update: California Delays UTL and Issues New Proposed Rules

After legal challenges from the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and the Cigar Rights Of America (CRA) in state and federal courts addressing the California Unflavored Tobacco List regulatory scheme, the Attorney General of California has started a process to make several changes.

The Attorney General issued a new proposed rule, seeking comments by Tuesday, December 23rd at 5:00 PM PST. The rule release proposes several changes:

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The Raíces Cubanas 1941 Nuevo Comienzo

1941 Nuevo Comienzo (New Beginning) pays homage to Romay and Maria, the founders of the Raíces Cubanas factory. 1941 honors their birth year, while Nuevo Comienzo celebrates a new chapter for both the 1941 line and Raíces Cubanas Cigars. Crafted with the same dedication and passion that built the factory’s legacy, 1941 Nuevo Comienzo delivers a refined balance of flavor and complexity in a medium to full-bodied profile, offering nuanced subtleties layered within a bold, confident character.

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Operation: Cigars For Warriors and Avanti Cigars announce 7thmajor Cigar Acquisition

Ocala, FL – Operation: Cigars For Warriors is proud to
announce that our partnership with Avanti Cigar Company is
expanding with a seventh major contribution. This partnership is helping to ensure a stable inventory of cigars that in turn allows for quicker request fulfillment from deployed troops.


Storm Boen, Chairman and CEO of Operation: Cigars for
Warriors said: “On behalf of Operation: Cigars for Warriors and the men
and women serving in combat deployments, we are truly
thankful for Avanti’s ongoing support.”


Luciano Simeone, Chief Executive Officer of Avanti Cigars
commented: “We are proud to support the mission of Cigars
for Warriors, recognizing the dedication of those serving
overseas and the enduring importance of peace.”

Plasencia Cigars Celebrates the Holiday Season with Its Colección Robusto Winter Edition

Six award-winning expressions of excellence, united in the industry’s most timeless vitola — the perfect gift for aficionados and connoisseurs alike

MIAMI, FL — 2025Plasencia Cigars, the world’s leading premium tobacco grower and maker of award-winning luxury cigars since 1865, proudly announces the return of its acclaimed Colección Robusto, now dressed in an elegant Winter Holiday sleeve for the 2025 holiday season. This second edition of Plasencia’s celebrated Robusto sampler offers a seasonal journey through the brand’s most iconic creations.

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