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Hooten Young Announces the Launch of the RTBA “Right to Bear Arms” | 22 Rounds

Jacksonville Beach, FL — December 10, 2025 — Hooten Young, the veteran-founded premium cigar company dedicated to honoring heritage, precision, and purpose, proudly announces the official release of the RTBA “Right to Bear Arms” | 22 Rounds Box. Crafted for discerning cigar enthusiasts and patriots alike, the RTBA collection reflects Hooten Young’s deep commitment to craftsmanship, American values, and disciplined performance.

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J.C. Newman Ships Sarzedas, a New Nicaraguan Brand

One of J.C. Newman’s historic brands, Sarzedas was known as “The Aromatic Cigar.”

Today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. began shipping Sarzedas. U.S. Patent Office records show that J.C. Newman first rolled Sarzedas cigars in 1900. A century ago, Sarzedas was widely known as “The Aromatic Cigar.” One hundred and twenty-five years later, the new Sarzedas cigars are handmade at J.C. Newman’s PENSA cigar factory in Esteli, Nicaragua.

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DON EMMANUEL CIGARS ANNOUNCES EXPANSION INTO KEY CARIBBEAN AND LATIN AMERICAN MARKETS

Boutique brand co-blended by Don Emmanuel and Master Blender Eladio Díaz continues its international growth

Miami, FL – December 3, 2025- Don Emmanuel Cigars, the boutique premium cigar brand founded by Brazilian tobacco devotee Don Emmanuel, is proud to announce its expansion into new international markets, including the Caribbean regionthe Dominican RepublicVenezuela, and Puerto Rico.

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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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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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Broncano Cigar Co. Expands Its Classic Line With the New Rubi Toro

A refined 6×52 Toro crafted by Hendrik Kelner Jr. at Kelner Boutique Factory brings modern balance to Broncano’s Dominican portfolio.

October 30, 2025 — Santiago, Dominican Republic / Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin — Broncano Cigar Co. has introduced the Classic Rubi Toro, the newest release in the Broncano Classic line, joining the Royal Blue Toro and Silver Toro.

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Report on Nicaragua and PCA’s Response

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is actively working on addressing the situation involving this week’s “Report on Nicaragua’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Labor Rights, Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, and the Rule of Law” issued by the United States Trade Representative.

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Casa Carrillo Announces Nationwide Shipping of Battleborn Warriors and Endure Corona Gorda

Miami, FL — Casa Carrillo is proud to announce that Battleborn Warriors and the Endure Corona Gorda are officially shipping this week to select retailers nationwide. Both cigars showcase Casa Carrillo’s commitment to craftsmanship, character, and community.

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CARLOS ESCALONA JOINS DON EMMANUEL CIGARS, A BOUTIQUE BRAND CRAFTED WITH ELADIO DÍAZ

Miami, FL — October 29, 2025 — A convergence of experience, artistry, and belief is shaping one of the cigar industry’s most compelling new stories. Don Emmanuel Cigars, founded by Brazilian Master Cigar Sommelier Don Emmanuel, announces that former Davidoff of Geneva veteran Carlos Escalona has joined the brand to help guide its growth and expansion.

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PLASENCIA CIGARS GALLOPS INTO THE YEAR OF THE HORSE WITH ITS MOST CAPTIVATING ZODIAC EDITION YET

El Año del Caballo: Plasencia’s Tribute to Power, Grace, and the Art of the Cigar; featuring a hand-braided horse-tail cap inspired by the legendary Flying Horse of Gansu, this limited-edition release redefines cigar craftsmanship.

Miami, Florida— Strength, freedom, and unrelenting momentum take shape in Plasencia Cigars’ most ambitious release to date: El Año del Caballo. Plasencia’s Chinese New Year editions are an ode to heritage, nature, and artistry. A celebration of the timeless bond between man, earth, and the creatures that inspire us.

Drawing on 160 years of excellence, Plasencia created an exceptional cigar that not only pays tribute to the symbolic elegance of the horse but also sets a new benchmark in cigar construction. With only 6,000 museum-grade boxes available worldwide, this objet d’art is a celebration of craftsmanship, culture, and collectability.

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PLASENCIA CIGARS TO PRESENT THE COSECHA 151 TAA EXCLUSIVE SOLOMON AT THE 2025 TAA

The award-winning Honduran masterpiece returns in a bold, sculpted format reserved for TAA retailers

Miami, Florida – October 24, 2025 — Plasencia Cigars, the world’s leading premium tobacco grower and maker of award-winning cigars with a multigenerational legacy dating back to 1865, proudly announces the debut of the Cosecha 151 – 2025 TAA Exclusive Salomón Figurado. This distinguished release will be unveiled at the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) meeting, taking place October 26–30, 2025, at Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic.

Presented in the majestic 6 x 54 Salomón vitola, this limited-edition expression of the celebrated Cosecha 151 is available exclusively to TAA retailers. Each cigar is a statement of artistry—hand-rolled by Plasencia’s master torcedores in Danlí, Honduras, using rare tobaccos from the 2016–2017 crop yields, marking the 151st continuous harvest of the Plasencia family.

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CROWNED HEADS ANNOUNCES BELGIANBLUE LE 2025

Under the heading of, “back by popular demand,” Crowned Heads has announced the return of their highly sought-after Belgian Blue blend.


Originally debuting in October of 2024, the Belgian Blue is returning in a new box-pressed 5 1/2″ x 56 vitola. “While we knew we had something special with the Belgian Blue blend,” commented Crowned Heads President, Jon Huber, “the reaction to that cigar surpassed even our expectations, as we were receiving many requests asking for us to produce more, bring it back, or even make it a regular production line. So, far be it from us not to listen to our customers.”

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Casa de Sueños Submits All SKUs for California UTL Registration

Austin, TX – October 20, 2025 – Casa de Sueños has announced the submission of all its SKUS to the State of California’s Unflavored Tobacco List (UTL) registration and has fully complied with California’s recent regulatory requirements for tobacco products.

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Report on Nicaragua and PCA’s Response

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is actively working on addressing the situation involving this week’s “Report on Nicaragua’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Labor Rights, Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, and the Rule of Law” issued by the United States Trade Representative.

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Casa Carrillo Announces the 2025 TAA Exclusive — A Bold New Chapter in a Celebrated Tradition

MIAMI, FL – October 2025 — Casa Carrillo, internationally acclaimed for their masterful craftsmanship and exceptional premium cigars, proudly announces the release of their latest creation: the Casa Carrillo 2025 TAA Exclusive.

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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