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Casa 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 Encore Noir II

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 AmericanAngel CuestaLeRoy Neiman and Tampa Smokers cigars bear the official America250 seal.
 

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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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DON EMMANUEL’S ANUNNAKI RECOGNIZED IN ROBB REPORT’S BEST OF THE BEST 2026

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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Pledge of Allegiance Now Shipping

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.

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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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Casa Carrillo Deep Blue Limited Edition 2026 Now Shipping

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.

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Crowned 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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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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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!
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PLASENCIA CIGARS: FIVE GENERATIONS, ONE PHILOSOPHY. AN EVOLVED BRAND IDENTITY GROWN FROM THE GROUND UP

(Miami, Florida) – April 3, 2026 – Plasencia Cigars, a family that has grown tobacco since 1865, today introduces an evolved brand identity. The updated identity more clearly reflects the values, philosophy, and agricultural heritage that have defined the Plasencia family for generations. It will be officially unveiled to the trade at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in New Orleans.

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PCA Acquires The Cigar Academyto Set the Standard for Cigar Education

Washington, D.C. – April 1, 2026] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) today announced the acquisition of The Cigar Academy (TCA) from Oliva Cigars, marking a significant step in advancing education, professionalization, and long-term development across the premium cigar industry.

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Introducing Decimus

Celebrating a decade of cigar crafting.

Celebrating ten years of cigar craftsmanship. Since our founding in 2016, we have been driven by a singular vision: to create exceptional cigars at honest prices.

Our commitment to quality has always come first, guiding our efforts to push the boundaries of the craft. “Handcrafted to the highest quality standards” is more than a slogan—it is the principle that defines everything we do.

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NEW RELEASES FROM EL SEPTIMO- PCA 2026

Mi Familia — a tribute to legacy, built on tradition, bound by heritage, and perfected through generations. This cigar is more than a blend… it is the story of the El Septimo Geneva family. El Septimo CEO Zaya Younan – His roots & family, crafted into one unforgettable experience. Created with passion, precision, and purpose—because true greatness always begins with family. Coming soon.

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NATURA TOBACCO& CIGAR COMPANY:

INNOVATION IN TRADITION

Against all odds, Jacob Yfrach, an expert and visionary farmer, is revolutionizing the tobacco industry by cultivating
high-altitude tobacco in both open-air and greenhouse environments in the mountains of the Dominican Republic. The cold temperatures and high humidity of these mountainous regions dramatically slow down
the processes of cultivation, drying, and fermentation, creating significant challenges.

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CROWNED HEADS TO DEBUT ‘MOONFLOWER’ ATPCA 2026-FIRST NEW REGULAR PRODUCTIONBRAND WITH MY FATHER CIGARS IN A DECADE

Crowned Heads, the acclaimed premium cigar brand renowned for its innovative blends, artisanal quality, and unique storytelling, is proud to announce Moonflower, its first all-new regular production brand developed in collaboration with My Father Cigars in over ten years.

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Don Emmanuel Cigars to Preview Sun & Moon Limited Edition Ahead of PCA 2026 with Rare Miami Appearance by Eladio Díaz

Dual-blend project inspired by the balance of sun and moon will be showcased during a special event at Empire Social Lounge in Miami ahead of the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show.

MIAMI, FL — Don Emmanuel Cigars will preview its upcoming Sun & Moon Limited Edition during a special public event at Empire Social Lounge on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00 PM, offering enthusiasts a first look at the brand’s newest dual-blend project ahead of the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show.

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Casa Carrillo Launches Third Legacy League Campaign Featuring the New Pledge Purple Limited Production

Six Campaigns. One Grand Prize. A Legacy Worth Winning.

Miami, FL — Casa Carrillo continues its second season of the Legacy League digital sweepstakes series with the third campaign of 2026, spotlighting the upcoming release of Pledge Purple, a limited-production cigar that expands the acclaimed Pledge family with a bold new interpretation of the blend.

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