Category: Industry News

Cigar Journal: Gary, how did you come up with the idea of digging out an underground cellar humidor? Gary: Funny enough, I had only smoked three cigars in my life before this project. It all started when my grandfather passed away. While clearing out his house, I found his collection of fine cigars, some aged over 20 years. I wanted to keep them to remember him, so I bought a humidor and filled it up. That passion grew, and I soon

Cigar News – October 28, 2026 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. Representing the breadth of the Selected Tobacco portfolio, the set brings together five cigars from the house’s distinguished brands, including two previously unreleased sizes. Presented in a bespoke package that reflects the attention to detail

In 2013, it was Chapter One. In 2014, it was Capitulo II. Now, after more than a decade, the third chapter has been unveiled. The La Flor Dominicana Chapter III was announced today as an exclusive for retailers that are members of the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA). Like the Chapter One and Capitulo II, capitulo is the Spanish word for chapter, it uses LFD’s signature Chisel vitola, a unique

Ted’s Cigars, best known for its flavored cigars that are sold in glass tubes, has announced its newest flavoring: coffee liqueur. The Ted’s Dark Roast Coffee Liqueur Seasoned Cigar is a 6 x 50 toro that uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. Like other Ted’s Cigars, it is made at an undisclosed factory in the Dominican Republic. This is just the latest Ted’s release to be infused with alcohol. The

Back in 2014, Espinosa Premium Cigars launched a line called Laranja Reserva, a line that first gained attention for its bright orange bands and its orange-hued, Brazilian-grown wrappers. Then once people had a chance to smoke it, it gained attention for its quality and unique and enjoyable flavor profile. The line would get its first extension in 2019, the Laranja Reserva Escuro, which offers a fuller-bodied, fuller-flavored profile. Then, in

This past Saturday, inside a famous bullfighting ring in Madrid, the new, and so far only, 2026 Edición Limitada release was shown off to a group of Spanish cigar enthusiasts. The Quai d’Orsay Concordia is an Edición Limitada for 2026, the latest in the long-running Habanos S.A. Edición Limitada series. As we already knew, the cigar is the same 5 7/10 (145mm) x 50 vitola as the Montecristo L’Esprit, a

Cigar News – October 27, 2026 This TAA exclusive has been aged for five years and is limited to only 800 boxes. J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping Brick House Beginnings Ciento por Ciento, a new, limited-edition cigar exclusive to members of the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA). A total of 800 boxes of 10 cigars will ship to TAA members across the United States. The Brick House Ciento por Ciento has a suggested retail

With just weeks remaining, the addition of Arturo Fuente, Casa Carrillo, Padrón Cigars and Rocky Patel brings momentum to the event.  Presented in partnership with PCA, World Cigar Show offers industry professionals an opportunity to explore premium cigar brands, connect with potential business partners and better understand the market. Registration is complimentary for professionals working within the sector. Baqer Mohebi Enterprises will showcase the four first-time exhibiting brands at Stand

Cigar News – October 27, 2026 In Enoch, Alberta, Q Cigar Room offers Canadian cigar enthusiasts a rare refuge from the winter cold, pairing fine cigars, thoughtfully crafted cocktails and fireside comfort. Government regulations have made public cigar lounges a rarity in Canada. While a handful of exceptions remain, these establishments are few and far between, making them particularly valuable to passionados seeking a place to comfortably enjoy a fine

Thanks to the release of two new items from Drew Estate, there are nearly 10 new Flying Pig-style cigars arriving on shelves. One box is a new sampler of 10 different Feral Flying Pigs, while the other appears to be the first release of a box-pressed Flying Pig. Most of the new cigars are found in the Feral Flying Pig Collection, a sampler that contains 10 different cigars in the