March 18, 2024- C.L.E. Cigar Company to present the Asylum Serenity Now, Insanity Later line of cigars at the 2024 PCA. Asylum is recognized for its bold, edgy, and creative cigars blends. The Asylum Serenity Now, Insanity Later brand is composed of two different cigar blends. The two blends represent a “split screen” type of smoking experience.
(Tamboril, Dominican Republic) – Artista Cigars announces two line extensions, one each for the Artista Series and Ortiz Series, and a whole new SKU set for the value segment named Art-56.
“We have done a lot of work since PCA 2023; Falu is the next step for our flagship brand,” states Radhames ‘Ram’ Rodriguez, President of Artista Cigars “and we are proud of the work we have
done with David Ortiz to bring his latest new offering as well”.
(Miami, FL) March 14, 2024– Don Doroteo Cigars announces the” El Alcalde” cigar brand to make its debut at the PCA Convention & International Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada later this month. Don Doroteo closed out 2023 by earning the No. 1 Boutique Cigar by Enthusiast Report for the Don Doroteo “El Legado” and a top twenty-five ranking by Cigar & Spirits Magazine for the “Salt of the Earth Piedra Angular”. Don Doroteo now presents El Alcalde which continues the company’s mission to honor the family Patriarch Doroteo Fermin Delgado.
Continue reading DON DOROTEO CIGARS TO UNVEIL THE LIMITED EDITION “El ALCALDE” AT THE 2024 PCA IN LAS VEGASValentino Siesto Cigars is thrilled to announce their first presence at PCA 2024 in Las Vegas. US series were new branded with the 67-ring. Recurring series and limited releases will be presented at the booth #4100 from March 23 to 25.
Sans Pareil Cigars, an ultra-premium luxury cigar company, is pleased to announce the addition of Green to their core line.
Continue reading Sans Pareil Announces the Addition of Green to the Core Line03.12.24 Ellington, Connecticut. – Foundation Cigars is thrilled to unveil its latest offerings, the Wise Man Corojo and Wise Man Maduro cigar lines. Crafted in collaboration with renowned cigar maker Pepin Garcia and My Father Cigars, these new additions exemplify the commitment to excellence and tradition that Foundation Cigars is known for.
Continue reading Foundation Cigars Discontinues El Güegüense and Unveils “The Wise Man Corojo & Maduro” Made by Pepin Garcia.March 5, 2024 — Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) will be showcasing a new release at this year’s PCA in Las Vegas; PAPER CRANE. Hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.
PAPER CRANE is a small batch release that will be shipping to select retailers at the end of the month.
WASHINGTON, DC (March 07, 2024) – Today, Cigar Rights of America (CRA) met with Dr. Brian King, Director of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), to discuss key issues concerning the premium cigar industry, including CTP’s five-year strategic plan and pending proposed regulation to limit nicotine in tobacco products.
Continue reading Cigar Rights of America Engages in Critical Dialogue with FDA’s Center for Tobacco ProductsMarch 3, 2024 – (Hialeah Gardens, FL)
Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the release of the 601 La Bomba Warhead X. This Warhead X is the tenth installment of our very successful limited release cigar.
Ocala, FL – Operation: Cigars For Warriors announced today that Rabbit Air purifiers are being donated to Fisher House locations. Initial shipments began just weeks ago.
Foundation Cigar Company, a trailblazer in the premium cigar industry, proudly presents AKSUM, a brand inspired by the resting place of the Ark of the Covenant. Formerly known as METAPA, this rebranded line continues to deliver the same exceptional blend that has captivated cigar enthusiasts.
[WASHINGTON, D.C., MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 19, 2024] Padrón Cigars, one the most successful and enduring premium cigar brands in the industry, will be celebrating its 60th anniversary at the largest premium tobacco trade show in the U.S. this March. Today, Padrón Cigars and the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) are excited to announce a one-of-a-kind sponsorship of this year’s PCA24 trade show and international convention that will offer attendees a chance to celebrate the Padrón’s celebrated past, present, and future.
Continue reading PADRÓN CIGARS TO CELEBRATE 60th ANNIVERSARY AT PCA24The wrapper of the cigar was mostly smooth with a maduro. The cold draw was perfect. The Porter (which is usually reserved for Oscuro) has a good body but with just enough sweetness to make a great pairing.
Fresh from an exciting trip to TPE, Quality Importers is thrilled to launch a limited edition “Year of the Dragon” Four-Piece Collection. This carefully curated set of premium cigar accessories is a fantastic way to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon.
DENVER, CO (Wednesday, February 7, 2024) —— Four years after the
original launch, Alec & Bradley Cigars have once again partnered with
Cigar Dojo for the quadrennial return of Uru Doshi.
The Lampert Limitada 2023 is a 6 ½ x 56 toro gordo that uses an Ecuadorian criollo 98 wrapper over an Ecuadorian habano 2000 binder and fillers from Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Peru. The cigars were rolled in 2023; hence the Lampert Limitada has an additional band with 2023 embossed.
(Miami, Florida) January x, 2024, Plasencia Cigars, a world-leading premium tobacco grower since 1865, announces the release of the limited edition “The Year of the Dragon”. This is the fourth limited edition offering by Plasencia commemorating the Chinese New Year. This limited-edition brand is offered in a Torpedo 6 ½ x 54 Vitola. A total of 3,000 boxes of “The Year of the Dragon” were produced which will be made available for the global market.
February 10, 2024, kicks off the Chinese New Year and once again Plasencia Cigars looks to offer up a blend that not only represents the Plasencia family but also honors Chinese culture. The dragon, occupying the fifth position in the Chinese zodiac, symbolizes good luck, honor, strength, and health. In Chinese culture, distinct as a mythical creature, the Dragon has no parallel for talent and excellence.
Continue reading PLASENCIA CIGARS TO RELEASE “THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON”(Hialeah Gardens, FL) … Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the release of the second Guy Fieri Birthday Cigar, the Knuckle Sandwich “56” cigar. This limited cigar was made to commemorate Guy Fieri’s 56th birthday.
Crowned Heads is excited to announce its latest regular production brand release, “Mil Días Maduro,” in partnership with the TacaNicsa factory (Esteli, Nicaragua), the makers of the original Mil Días brand.
WESTON, Florida – Quality Importers Trading Company ® (QI) the leading accessory supplier to the worldwide premium cigar trade, announces an initiative to reduce prices on select cigar accessories. Defying the trend of cost increases in the cigar industry, QI is committed to supporting and sustaining retailers by offering price reductions on specific SKUs from their brands Xikar®, Palió®, Humidor Supreme®, and Hydra® in addition to the previously announced rollback on Cigar Caddy® SKUs.
January 10, 2024
Hialeah Gardens, FL – Espinosa Premium Cigars would like to announce the hiring of Brandon Luna. Brandon will serve as the new Territory Manager for the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, for Espinosa Premium Cigars.
The cigar has a very smooth (almost velvety) feel with the trademark gold leaf diamond under the band. Used a punch and got a perfect draw that had tiny flavor notes of well cared for tobacco. Tonight’s beverage is a Jester King Black Metal. JK is in Dripping Springs northeast San Antonio and makes a great line of farmhouse style ales.
ALEXANDRIA, VA (January 04, 2023) – The Board of Directors of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Copperman as the organization’s new executive director. This decision comes after an extensive search and selection process to find a dynamic and experienced leader to guide CRA through its next phase of growth and advocacy.
Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the release of the Espinosa Sumatra. ade at the La Zona Cigar Factory in Estelí, Nicaragua; the Espinosa Sumatra is the newest eponymous core line release, joining Espinosa Habano and Espinosa Crema.
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Cigar Rights of America (CRA) has been at the vanguard of the fight against the Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) efforts to regulate premium cigars under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA) of 2009. Those efforts came to a head with the issuance of the FDA’s Deeming Rule in 2016, which brought cigars specifically under the FDA’s regulatory jurisdiction.
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