Ocala, FL – Operation: Cigars For Warriors is proud to announce the receipt of a fifth major donation from Cigars International – $40,000 in gift cards to be used by US troops deployed overseas in combat zones.

The gift cards will enable recipients to directly purchase cigars and cigar accessories available on the Cigars International website. This donation of gift cards follows donations made for the past two years.

The see-saw court battle over the Cohiba brand has moved back in favor of the Cubans, with the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ruling yesterday to cancel General Cigar Co.’s Cohiba trademark registration. General sells the non-Cuban version of the Cohiba brand in the United States, where Cuban Cohibas cannot legally be sold.

[Washington, DC — Dec 20, 2022] The Reagan Udall Foundation (RUF) recently released an Operational Evaluation of Certain Components of FDA’s Tobacco Program report. The report, which focused on the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), made several recommendations for improving the regulatory, enforcement, and compliance processes.

December 1st, 2022 Ellington, CT – Foundation Cigar Company and The Humidour Cigar Shoppe of Cockeysville, MD are pleased to announce the limited-edition release of the Menelik Corona Gorda. This cigar is a special collaboration with the Humidour to mark the 25th anniversary of the store.

December 1, 2022 — Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the release of Dreadnought as an Atlantic Cigar Company exclusive; hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.

LAMPERT CIGARS has begun shipping the updated “DON PATRON”, a 6 x 52 TORO, to retailers. While the box and the cigar band have changed, the blend remains the same.

LAMPERT CIGARS has begun shipping the updated “Ocean Breeze”, a 5 x 54 Robusto Grande, to retailers. While the packaging has changed, the blend and cigar ring remain the same.

Real Cigar Molds Numbered 1 Through 800, Containing Seven Limited Edition Figurado Cigars Heading to Appointed Tobacconists 

Alec Bradley Cigar Company today announced that the 800 Limited Edition Reclaimed samplers, first reported on by Cigar Aficionado in October, are now shipping. Over the next several days, an exclusive group of Alec Bradley appointed US tobacconists will receive their share of the highly collectible, individually numbered sets. Presented in factory-worn molds, the aptly named Reclaimed samplers contain one Figurado iteration (6 1/4″ x 54 ring-gauge) each of Black Market, Medalist, Prensado, Magic Toast, Maxx, Gatekeeper and Tempus.

Ocala, FL – Operation: Cigars For Warriors announced today that it is conducting a fundraising drive from now until November 29th
(Giving Tuesday). CFW is rebuilding its operating capital from a dramatic drop in donations (cigars and operating funds) due to canceled events and shop closures – mainly driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Washington, DC — Nov 16, 2022] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced today the promotion of Government Affairs Manager Ryan Parada to Senior Manager, Government Affairs and International Policy. The announcement comes on the eve of PCA’s second annual international policy summit.

11.15.22 Ellington, CT – Foundation Cigar Company announces it has begun to ship its Highclere Castle Senetjer to select retailers throughout the county. Senetjer will strategically start to ship West Coast to East Coast, with the first fulfillment of product landing for everyone by the end of November. A subsequent fulfillment of orders will happen at the start of December, in advance of the holiday season.

Dunbarton, NH – Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) began shipping the inaugural annual Holiday release of its StillWell Star® handcrafted luxury pipe tobacco cigar to its Purveyors on October 27th, 2022.

Simply dubbed the “Holiday Y2022”, it is a liga of traditional black cigar tobaccos combined with a unique custom crafted aromatic pipe blend from the pipe tobacco maker Cornell & Diehl® (C&D).

November 2, 2022 — Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the shipment of Morphine to select retailers beginning next week. Morphine is hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra.