With the first half of 2026 officially in the books, I was giving some thoughts as to what have been the top stories in the cigar industry thus far. While certainly not a ranking or complete list, two of the ones that came to mind are both related to Drew Estate. One was the launch of J.Sann & Son, a new joint-venture between the company and its co-founder, Jonathan Drew
The AGANORSA Leaf Aniversario Connecticut is now available in a new vitola, one that also comes in a metal tube. It’s the second different toro for the line, though it will be difficult to confuse the two cigars. The AGANORSA Leaf Aniversario Connecticut Toro, the existing cigar, is a 6 1/4 x 52 box-pressed toro. The new AGANORSA Leaf Aniversario Connecticut Tubo is a 6 x 52 round toro. Blend-wise,
There’s another mariner coming from RoMa Craft Tobac. The company has announced a new Marinero line, which will—at least for now—be offered in one vitola but two different blends. If the Marinero name sounds familiar, it’s because the company released the CRAFT Maquette El Marinero in March. Both of the new cigars are based on that blend. Marinero Boatswain, at least on paper, is the same blend. It uses a
Nearly every company in the cigar industry has at least one new limited edition in a given year. These cigars serve a variety of useful purposes. Maybe a company wants to release a lancero but doesn’t want to commit to having to sell it year-round. Other times, a company might only have so much of a specific tobacco. Then there are a long list of less romantic reasons for releasing
Hamptons Cigar Manufactory & Museum will officially launch The Commander, the 50th cigar in its collection, on July 4, 2026. The release honors military heritage through a cigar created to recognize generations of service. The Commander was developed by Lak Vohra, owner of Hamptons Cigar Manufactory & Museum of Sag Harbor, N.Y., as a tribute to his family’s military legacy. “This cigar was created to honor my family
The third vitola of Principle Cigars’ Martinique line is now available, though for the moment, only at one retailer. This week, Small Batch Cigar—the online storefront of MAXAMAR Ultimate Cigars in Orange, Calif.—has started selling the Principle Martinique Corona, a 5 1/2 x 43 corona version of the Martinique line. On paper, the blend is the same as the other two vitolas: an Ecuadorian Connecticut-seed wrapper over a Dominican Monte
For the first time in Vietnam, Cuervo y Sobrinos — the only Swiss watchmaker with authentic Cuban heritage dating back to 1882 — officially makes its debut, joined by Mr. Mario Girardi, Owner of Cuervo y Sobrinos. This exclusive event offers collectors and watch enthusiasts a rare opportunity to discover the Maison’s signature collections, from limited editions to exceptional timepieces inspired by Cuban culture and the spirit of
Hiram & Solomon Cigars is pleased to announce that its 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. Mystic Tie Mystic Tie celebrates duality and connection, with its barber pole design symbolizing balance and meaningful bonds. Crafted with select tobaccos. Exclusively made in the Dominican Republic for Most
Oettinger Davidoff closes its 150-jubilee year with a strong result for the year 2025 despite challenging and unstable geopolitical complexities – ranging from US tariffs and the strong Swiss Franc to changing consumer sentiments. The family-owned company, which celebrated its 150-year jubilee with different celebrations in 2025, achieved another robust performance reaching sales turnover of CHF 545.3 million, representing an increase of 2.5% in real terms. Turnover developments
EGM Cigars, a Swiss brand whose products are made in the Dominican Republic, is now available at stores in Germany. The company announced that CigarKings GmbH & Co. KG, based in Munich, is the company’s new German distributor. As of yesterday, July 1, there are 11 SKUs available, all compliant with the European Union’s track and trace policies. More SKUs are expected to be added in the future. “We’re delighted,