SELECTED TOBACCO INTRODUCES ROBUSTO EDITION SET
MADRID, SPAIN — The Robusto Edition Set is an exclusive collector’s release honoring the guests of the Selected
Tobacco facility grand opening in Madrid on the weekend of October 10th and 11th.
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PLASENCIA CIGARS AND CORONA CIGAR COMPANY EXPAND PRODUCT PARTNERSHIP WITH ALMA FUERTE
New Alma Fuerte Torpedo Semi-Boxpressed joins the exclusive Colorado Claro-wrapped Alma del Cielo Robusto Gordo, now presented in Plasencia’s new packaging.
(Miami, Florida) – October 19, 2026 – Plasencia Cigars, a world-renowned premium tobacco grower and maker of award-winning cigars with a tobacco tradition since 1865, announces the introduction of a new Alma Fuerte Torpedo Semi-Boxpress (6 x 54), created exclusively for Florida based Corona Cigar Company. The new cigar joins the retailer’s existing Alma del Cielo Robusto Gordo (5½ x 54), distinguished from the original collection by its Colorado Claro wrapper. Both exclusives will ship the week of October 19, 2026, with Alma del Cielo now featuring Plasencia’s evolved brand identity and redesigned packaging.
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HOOTEN & YOUNG INTRODUCES GOTHIC SERPENT CULEBRA IN HONOR OF OPERATION GOTHIC SERPENT
A distinctive nine-cigar collection commemorating the courage, sacrifice, and brotherhood of the American warriors who fought in Mogadishu, Somalia, in October 1993.
Jacksonville Beach, FL — October 15, 2026 — Hooten & Young, the veteran-founded premium cigar and American whiskey company dedicated to honoring military heritage, proudly announces the release of the Gothic Serpent Culebra, a unique handcrafted cigar collection introduced during Gothic Serpent Month, commemorating the historic 1993 military operation in Somalia.
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Casa Carrillo Expands Pledge Purple
with New Robusto Size
Limited-Production Pledge Purple Robusto to Begin
Shipping to Select Retailers This Month
Miami, FL — Casa Carrillo announces the addition of a new Robusto size to the Pledge Purple Premier Collection, expanding one of the company’s most anticipated releases with a new format designed to deliver the signature Pledge Purple experience in a more compact presentation.
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DON EMMANUEL CIGARS ANNOUNCES ANUNNAKI ENKI FIGURADO IS NOW SHIPPING
Newest addition to the award-recognized Anunnaki line begins shipping following its showcase at InterTabac 2026
Miami, FL – September 30, 2026 — Don Emmanuel Cigars announces that Anunnaki Enki, the newest vitola in the brand’s award-recognized Anunnaki line, is now shipping to retailers. The distinctive 6 x 54 figurado was recently showcased to the international cigar community at InterTabac 2026 in Dortmund, Germany.
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Eighteen — the number of life. Every year, a single blend is brought to life from the archives of one the world’s oldest tobacco families — only ever to be released once.
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CROWNED HEADS ANNOUNCES “STARWOOD,” AN EVENT-ONLY CIGAR PAYING HOMAGE TO NASHVILLE’S LEGENDARY STARWOOD AMPHITHEATER
Crowned Heads, the premium cigar company based in Music City, today announced the release of Starwood, an event-only cigar crafted as a 5″ x 50 robusto. The release pays tribute to the iconic Starwood Amphitheater, the beloved outdoor venue that defined live music in Middle Tennessee from 1986 to 2006.
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MIAMI CIGAR & CO. NOW SHIPPING OUTCAST TINS AND TORO HUMIBAGS TO RETAILERS NATIONWIDE
MIAMI, FL – Miami Cigar & Co. announces that Outcast Tins and Outcast Toro Humibags, the newest extensions of the Outcast Cigars line, are now shipping to premium cigar retailers nationwide.
Originally introduced at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in New Orleans, the new Outcast formats generated strong interest from retailers looking for more flexible, modern ways to offer the brand. Both products are now arriving at tobacconists across the country.
Continue reading MIAMI CIGAR & CO. NOW SHIPPING OUTCAST TINS AND TORO HUMIBAGS TO RETAILERS NATIONWIDECasa Carrillo Brings Dark Rituals Back as an Exclusive
MIAMI, FL — August 2026 — Casa Carrillo announces the return of Dark Rituals, reimagined for 2026 with an entirely new blend.
At the center of Dark Rituals is a dark Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, selected for its depth, richness, and natural intensity. The wrapper is paired with a Connecticut binder and premium Dominican long fillers creating a medium-bodied cigar that delivers layers of dark cocoa, espresso, and charred oak, complemented by a touch of black pepper and sweetness that adds dimension throughout the smoking experience.
Continue reading Casa Carrillo Brings Dark Rituals Back as an ExclusiveCasa Carrillo Expands the Encore Legacy with Encore Noir II and Encore Edición Única II
Two International Exclusive Limited Releases Showcase Distinct Expressions of the Encore Brand
Miami, FL — Casa Carrillo proudly announces the release of Encore Noir II and Encore Edición Única II, two international-exclusive limited editions that celebrate the artistry, innovation, and craftsmanship behind the acclaimed Encore brand. While united by the pursuit of excellence, each cigar offers its own unique interpretation of the Encore legacy.
Encore Noir II
Following the success of its predecessor, Encore Noir II returns as a bold new expression of the Encore line. Rather than recreating the original, Noir II has been developed as its own distinctive release, showcasing a blend composed entirely of Nicaraguan tobaccos.
Presented in the elegant Celestial No. 2 vitola, Encore Noir II delivers a rich, balanced smoking experience with layers of complexity and refinement. Handcrafted at Casa Carrillo in Santiago, Dominican Republic, every cigar reflects generations of cigar-making expertise and an unwavering commitment to quality.
Produced in a limited run of 1,500 individually numbered boxes, with 10 handcrafted long-filler cigars per box, Encore Noir II offers enthusiasts an exclusive opportunity to experience the next evolution of the Encore tradition.
Blend Information
- Vitola: Celestial No. 2 – 6 1/8 x 50
- Wrapper: Nicaragua
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Factory: Casa Carrillo, Santiago, Dominican Republic
Encore Edición Única II
Building on the success of the inaugural Edición Única release, Casa Carrillo proudly introduces Encore Edición Única II, the second installment in the brand’s annual international-exclusive series celebrating rare tobaccos, exceptional craftsmanship, and limited production.
For its second edition, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo selected the iconic No. 109 factory shape, a distinctive 6½ x 54 vitola with a tapered head. Named Amigos, this release honors the friendships and shared experiences that have always been central to the premium cigar tradition.
“Every Edición Única is an opportunity to create something truly special,” said Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. “With Amigos, we wanted to showcase the beauty of the No. 109 format while allowing carefully aged tobaccos to deliver remarkable balance, complexity, and refinement.”
Each Edición Única is not a continuation of the last, but a new expression of craftsmanship. Defined by its own blend, vitola, and personality, every annual release is created to offer a singular smoking experience worthy of its name.
That philosophy comes to life in Encore Edición Única II. Crafted as an all-Nicaraguan puro, the blend features meticulously selected tobaccos aged for a minimum of five years, allowing each leaf to develop exceptional harmony, richness, and depth while showcasing the distinctive character of Nicaragua’s finest growing regions. The iconic No. 109 factory shape further enhances the smoking experience, delivering a refined expression unlike any that came before it.
Because of the limited availability of these specially aged tobaccos and the exacting standards required for production, Encore Edición Única II is limited to just 1,100 individually numbered boxes, each containing 10 handcrafted long-filler cigars.
Blend Information
- Vitola: Amigos (No. 109) – 6½ x 54
- Wrapper: Nicaragua
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Aging: All tobaccos aged a minimum of five years
- Factory: Casa Carrillo, Santiago, Dominican Republic
Shipping Now
Encore Noir II and Encore Edición Única II are shipping now to Casa Carrillo’s international distribution partners. Produced in strictly limited quantities, these releases offer retailers and aficionados an opportunity to secure two of the year’s most exclusive additions to the Encore portfolio before they are fully allocated
Casa Carrillo Announces Ascend Now Shipping to Retailers
A New Regular Production Release in the Perez-Carrillo Series
Miami, FL — Casa Carrillo announces that Ascend, the newest regular production release in the Perez-Carrillo Series, is now shipping to retailers nationwide.
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An International Exclusive Continues the Legacy of Encore with a Limited U.S. Launch Event at Two Guys Smoke Shop
Miami, FL — Casa Carrillo proudly announces the release of Encore Noir II, the next chapter in its exploration of deeper, darker expressions within the acclaimed Encore legacy. Building on the foundation of the original Encore—named Cigar Aficionado’s 2018 Cigar of the Year—Encore Noir II delivers a richer, more intense interpretation while maintaining the balance and elegance that define the series.
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Hiram & Solomon Cigars Announces the Release of Mystic Tie and Fraternal Flame
Now Shipping to Retailers and Available Online
Hiram & Solomon Cigars is pleased to announce that its highly anticipated limited releases, Mystic Tie and Fraternal Flame, have officially begun shipping to retailers and distributors and are now available for purchase online and at participating premium cigar retailers.
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Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with an America250 Cigar!
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has hand rolled special cigars in
America’s last large cigar factory bearing the official America 250 seal.
TAMPA, FLA. – As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. invites cigar enthusiasts to celebrate with an America250 cigar. This year, J.C. Newman is releasing limited-edition cigars hand rolled at J.C. Newman’s historic El Reloj cigar factory in Tampa, Florida, to commemorate this anniversary. The American, Angel Cuesta, LeRoy Neiman and Tampa Smokers cigars bear the official America250 seal.
PLASENCIA CIGARS APPOINTS EDDY GUERRA AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL MARKETING
(Miami, Florida) – June X, 2026 – Plasencia Cigars, a world-renowned premium tobacco grower and maker of award-winning cigars with a tobacco tradition since 1865, proudly announces the appointment of Eddy Guerra as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, effective June 29, 2026.
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Recognition marks another milestone for the growing premium cigar brand and its collaboration with legendary master blender Eladio Díaz
MIAMI, FL — Don Emmanuel Cigars is proud to announce that Anunnaki, the debut cigar from Brazilian Master Cigar Sommelier Don Emmanuel, has been recognized in Robb Report’s Best of the Best 2026, the publication’s prestigious annual guide celebrating excellence across some of the world’s most respected categories.
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New Limited-Edition Blend Honors American Heritage and America’s 250th Anniversary
Miami, FL — June 2026 — Casa Carrillo announces that the 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Toro began shipping to select premium retailers nationwide late last week. Created to honor America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, this annual limited-edition release features an all-new blend with a Connecticut Habano wrapper, Ecuadorian Connecticut binder, and Nicaraguan fillers from Condega, Jalapa, ASP, and Estelí.
New Limited-Edition Blend Honors American Heritage and America’s 250th Anniversary
Miami, FL — June 2026 — Casa Carrillo proudly announces the release of the 4th Annual Pledge of Allegiance, a bold and patriotic limited-edition cigar that continues the brand’s tribute to American freedom while commemorating the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary.
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Crux Cigars Introduces the Marblehead Maduro in Two Sizes
Bold Maduro flavor, accessible pricing, and the signature Marblehead shape in two classic sizes
Crux Cigars is proud to announce the release of the Marblehead Maduro, an exciting new extension to the popular Marblehead lineup.
Like the original Marblehead, the Maduro features the line’s distinctive rounded marblehead cap, a unique finishing touch that gives the cigar its recognizable look and a comfortable feel from the first draw.
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Calm on the Surface. Endless Beneath. Limited to 2,500 Individually Numbered Boxes
Miami, FL — Casa Carrillo announces the shipment of the Deep Blue Limited Edition 2026 to select retailers nationwide, a cigar crafted to mirror the ocean itself—measured and serene at first encounter, with power and depth revealed over time.
Continue reading Casa Carrillo Deep Blue Limited Edition 2026 Now ShippingCrowned Heads Announces Exclusive UK Distribution Partnership With Bankers of Harrowgate
Crowned Heads, the highly-regarded premium cigar company renowned for its artisanal blends and commitment to quality, today announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Barkers of Harrogate for the United Kingdom market.
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Drew Estate Undercrown El Tigre
The new offering from DE is a very attractive, soft-pressed cigar with great looking construction. Easy light with a pairing of Canadian rye, an easy choice for the Habano wrapper. Initial flavor profile shows earthy notes with subtle wood notes.
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MEERAPFEL will be presenting its Family Reserve Blends cigar portfolio and newly appointed USA Sales Team at the PCA Convention & Trade Show 2026 in New Orleans.
Switzerland, the 14th of April (for immediate release):
• MEERAPFEL is making its Family Reserve Blends cigar portfolio available to premium cigar retailers and aficionados in the United States of America.
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J.C. Newman Cigar Co. ShipsDiamond Crown Black Diamond
This is the first release of these special cigars for 2026.
This week, we will ship this year’s first release of Diamond Crown Black Diamond cigars.
The New Jake Wyatt Has Arrived
MADE BY DESIGN
| We didn’t just update our cigars… |
| We rebuilt everything…Over the past year, we made one of the biggest decisions in our company’s history:We chose to start over.We moved our entire production to Danlí, Honduras. We rebuilt our process from the ground up. And we reengineered every blend in our lineup using Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos.It wasn’t easy.There were moments we didn’t know if we’d make it through.But we stayed committed to one thing: Doing it right! |
