The Meerapfel family is known both for producing some of the highest quality Cameroon wrapper in the cigar industry and for releasing high-end cigars. The company’s newest release, Project 18, which is being shown off at the InterTabac 2026 trade fair this week, is no exception to those two connotations. The cigar is offered in a 6 x 50 toro vitola, with the only detail about the blend being that
A new version of Oliva Cigar Co.’s NUb line is debuting in Germany this week ahead of its arrival in the U.S. early next month. The NUb México uses a Mexican-grown wrapper, while the binder and filler are both Nicaraguan, which the company reportedly describes as being medium in body and slightly spicy. It is being released in two sizes, named for their dimensions: the 460 and the 464T, the
Altadis U.S.A. has informed retailers of several changes to its pricing structure that will be implemented in the coming weeks. The first announcements concern the import surcharge the company has been collecting to offset the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs. Since those tariffs were invalidated in February, Altadis U.S.A. will refund the charges collected from retailers through Feb. 23, 2026, as account credits starting in October. The company
Quality Importers Trading Co. has started shipping a new version of its XIKAR Perfect Xi1 cigar cutter to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. There are three different color choices of the XIKAR Perfect Xi1 America 250: black, blue and red. Each cutter has an MSRP of $79.99, and all three cutters feature the same front-and-back design adorned with bald eagles, the number 250, the words “250th Anniversary,” and the dates “1776
A while back, I was having a cigar with a friend of mine, and we got on the topic of cigar names: how they come about, what they mean, what they try to imply about the cigar and ones we like for a certain reason or another. He asked if there were any I particularly liked for one reason or another, and while a handful came to mind, there was
Cigar Industry – September 14, 2026 It has been known for several days that 5th Avenue Products Trading-GmbH has filed for bankruptcy. We most recently reported on the background to this situation in our article “Cuba’s Cigar Paradox,” among others. It has been known for several days that 5th Avenue Products Trading-GmbH has filed for insolvency. We most recently reported on the background to this situation in our article “Cuba’s
Cigar News – September 13, 2026 Kopp Tobaccos GmbH & Co. KG is introducing the Perdomo Legacy cigar series to the German market. Kopp Tobaccos GmbH & Co. KG is introducing the Perdomo Legacy cigar series to the German market. As exclusive distributor, Kopp Tobaccos will make the collection available through German specialist retailers. The Perdomo Legacy marks a new chapter for the Perdomo family. Developed by Nicholas Perdomo III
Cigar News – September 13, 2026 The VILLIGER de Nicaragua Edición Limitada is being released for the last time this year. The VILLIGER de Nicaragua Edición Limitada is being released for the last time this year. A small era that began in 2022 is coming to an end. The story of this cigar began with the opening of VILLIGER’s own factory, VILLIGER de Nicaragua. At InterTabac 2022, VILLIGER presented its
Cigar News – September 13, 2026 Maya Selva Cigars presents new additions to its iconic cigar portfolio at InterTabac 2026. VZ DANLÍ CORTO 46: A Short Cigar – Big ExperienceFollowing the remarkable success of its VZ Danlí line, introduced in 2024 with Robusto and Toro formats, Maya Selva Cigars proudly announces the world launch of a new addition to the family: the CORTO 46. FLOR DE SELVA INTRODUCES “AÑO DE
Cigar News – September 13, 2026 The New England Cigar Expo taking place Friday and Saturday, September 25–26, 2026, will once again commemorate the event with its own limited cigar. The New England Cigar Expo taking place Friday and Saturday, September 25–26, 2026, will once again commemorate the event with its own limited cigar. This year’s release turns up the fun with custom pizza box packaging. Why pizza? Because the