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Day: June 9, 2026
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One Tequila Brand Has an Official World Cup Bottle. The Others Have Pricey Knock-Offs

When the World Cup comes to North America this summer, it won’t just be a spectacle of soccer, it will be an extravaganza of corporate sponsorships. Adidas for sporting goods. Lay’s for snacks, McDonald’s for fast food, and Coca-Cola for sodas. Verizon for telecommunications, Hisense for televisions, and Lenovo for computers. Hyundai–Kia for cars and Qatar Airways for airlines. Bank of America will sponsor banking while Visa grabs credit cards.
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Contest: Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Prize Pack Giveaway – June 2026 | Announcement

For June 2026, our contest is a Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Prize Pack!  The prize pack includes: Herrera Esteli Domino Set Herrera Esteli Bandana Herrera Esteli Notepad Herrera Esteli Bottle Opener Drew Estate Spray Can Lighter (Not Used) It’s straightforward to enter. In the comments, tell us if you think the Cigar Industry (Manufacturers and Retailers) are effectively using AI in their marketing well. This contest will be open until
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West Tampa Tobacco Co. Dark Time (Toro) | Cigar Review

West Tampa Tobacco Co. Dark Time Today, we review the West Tampa Tobacco Co. Dark Time. This is a limited edition cigar that is West Tampa’s most premium offering to date. The cigar made its debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. The Dark Time is produced at the NACSA factory in Nicaragua. It’s actually the second West Tampa release from NACSA, following Boliche Blvd. Dark Time
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United Cigars Ships Independence Firecracker for America’s 250th Anniversary

United Cigars has announced that the 2026 Independence Firecracker is now shipping to retailers, marking this year’s installment in the company’s long-running Firecracker collaboration series with Arnold Andre. Created to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States, the cigar measures 3½” x 50 and features the signature Firecracker fuse cap that has become a hallmark of the series. The blend includes ligero tobaccos from the Dominican Republic and
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We Asked 15 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Modern Classic Cocktail? (2026)

The modern cocktail revival famously brought proper drinks and dignified drinking culture back to the forefront. While the movement’s touchstone is typically tied to the opening of Sasha Petraske’s legendary Milk & Honey bar in New York City in 2000, the seeds of a creative renaissance were planted a few years before, as newfangled drinks like the Cosmopolitan and the Espresso Martini started popping up on ’90s menus. This liquid
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The States That Drink the Most Liquor in America (2025) [MAP]

Residents of the United States drank 7.8 billion gallons of booze in 2023, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). That same year — the latest of NIAAA’s available data — considerable slides in wine and beer consumption predicated a nearly 15 million-gallon dip in total alcohol consumption in the United States. Spirits was the only category to record growth, up 2.6 percent year-over-year to 734.2
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Hamptons Cigar Manufactory & Museum Launches The Commish Corona | Cigar News

Hamptons Cigar Manufactory & Museum has announced The Commish Corona. The Commish Corona draws its name and spirit from the countless local commissioners across every principality of the United States. Hamptons Cigar Manufactory & Museum is a boutique premium cigar manufacturer and cultural institution. Founded by veteran journalist and entrepreneur Lak Vohra, it operates across Florida and South Carolina. The Commish is also dedicated to a famous commissioner, NFL Commissioner