Category: Industry News

Cigar News – September 18, 2026 Raices Cubanas used this year’s InterTabac to present its 1941 Nuevo Comienzo to the German market while continuing the young brand’s international expansion. The cigar had previously been launched in the United States earlier in 2026 and made its German debut at the show. The name carries personal significance for the company. 1941 refers to the birth year of the founders of the factory,

Cigar News – September 18, 2026 Heiko Pörz is excited to present his latest creations: the Cigar Cube and its compact little brother, the Mini Cube. The 3D-printed Cigar Cube combines a fully customizable exterior with a cedar-wood interior and storage for up to 200 cigars of differentsizes. Multiple drawers provide convenient organization, while a 320 g Boveda pack helps maintain the proper humidity. The Mini Cube offers the same concept in a

Cigar News – September 18, 2026 The third day of InterTabac began in a convivial atmosphere with a traditional Bavarian Weißwurst breakfast for fellow exhibitors and friends. The exhibition was already bustling with activity early in the morning. This year, the spotlight is also on new brands being introduced to the trade audience. The new products are expected to become available through specialist retailers soon and make their way onto

Cigar News – September 17, 2026 Rather than presenting a major new launch at InterTabac, DH is highlighting another step in its sustainability strategy: the transition towards new packaging designed to reduce the amount of material used. Rather than presenting a major new launch at InterTabac, DH is highlighting another step in its sustainability strategy: the transition towards new packaging designed to reduce the amount of material used. New Recycled

Cigar News – September 17, 2026 Jamm Cigars is expanding its portfolio with three new releases for the European and Brazilian markets: the JP 50 Maduro, the new Majesty brand and the Mini JP 50. Jamm Cigars is expanding its portfolio with three new releases for the European and Brazilian markets: the JP 50 Maduro, the new Majesty brand and the Mini JP 50. JP 50 Maduro Developed for the

Cigar News – September 17, 2026 The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is expanding its international activities with a new event in Asia while strengthening its focus on education and cooperation across the global premium cigar industry. The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is expanding its international activities with a new event in Asia while strengthening its focus on education and cooperation across the global premium cigar industry. PCA Connect Asia Following

Cigar News – September 17, 2026 Karen Berger Cigars celebrated a major recognition at InterTabac 2026, with Ixtelli receiving an award for Best Boutique Cigar from Nicaragua. Karen Berger Cigars celebrated a major recognition at InterTabac 2026, with Ixtelli receiving an award for Best Boutique Cigar from Nicaragua. Karen Berger and her team described the award as an important milestone for Ixtelli, a project that has been in development for

This will probably be the last InterTabac 2026 post for at least a few days, though it’s not the final one. As I type this, Brooks is unaware of another onslaught of pictures to edit, once again thanks to European companies and their cigar accessories. Unfortunately, my train out of Dortmund leaves in about 27 hours, and I suspect that I won’t have another dispatch from InterTabac 2026 until I’m

The first release from Stolen Throne Cigars to be made with a shaggy foot is starting to hit retailers’ shelves. Highway Drifter is a 6 x 52 toro made up of an Ecuadorian habano wrapper covering a binder and filler blend grown in Nicaragua. The cigars are made at the Rojas Cigar Factory in Nicaragua. Each cigar has an MSRP of $13, and it is packaged in 10-count bundles. A

Cigar News – September 16, 2026 J.C. Newman presented several additions and updates to its portfolio at this year’s InterTabac, including a refreshed look for Maximus, a new Brick House vitola and the new aromatic Sarzedas cigar. J.C. Newman presented several additions and updates to its portfolio at this year’s InterTabac, including a refreshed look for Maximus, a new Brick House vitola and the new aromatic Sarzedascigar. Maximus Gets a