Category: Industry News

Today, the Buffalo TEN Broadleaf, the newest addition to Artista Cigars’ value-oriented line, is on its way to U.S. retailers. The line uses a broadleaf wrapper and a habano binder, both of undisclosed origin, while the filler comes from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and the U.S. The company says that the wrapper provides richness and robustness, while the binder contributes spice that enhances the complexity and depth of flavor. The

This week, Canadian retailers are getting a brand-new Kristoff. The Kristoff N49 is the company’s new Canadian exclusive. It’s a 5 x 50 robusto with an Ecuadorian HVA wrapper over a Sumatra-seed binder from an undisclosed country and Dominican criollo 99 and olor fillers. It has an MSRP of CAD $24.99 ($35) per cigar and is sold in boxes of 20. Jarrid Trudeau, evp of Kristoff Cigars, is in Canada

Orient Cigars has announced plans for two new lines, both of which will debut at the InterTabac 2026 trade fair in September. La Nuit uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan fillers. At launch, it will be offered in two vitolas: Orient La Nuit Talitha (4 7/8 x 58) — €13 (Bundle of 10, €130) Orient La Nuit Rastaban (5 7/8 x 54) — €14 (Bundle

When it comes to the foundational size for a company’s blending, there are few that stand out like 2006’s Illusione’s ~mk~, the corona that the company says served as its key size for blending, dubbing it the “teaching machine.” The story of the original Illusione MKULTRA is an interesting one, as it was a limited release of cigars deemed not to have met the standards that Dion Giolito had set

Effective tomorrow, July 24, the United States will implement a new round of tariffs. For the major cigar-producing countries, these new tariffs will amount to a slight increase for the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, while Honduras will remain at its current rates. The latest round of tariffs, known as Section 301 tariffs, is being done under the guise of concerns regarding forced labor in more than 60 countries. The use

Casa 1910 AG, a Swiss company that sells Mexican cigars, has announced that Smoker Friendly, LLC has become an equity partner in its business. The companies did not announce the financial terms of the investment, which is the latest chapter in what has been a very busy 12 months for Casa 1910. Last September, Casa 1910 announced that it had closed a $3 million funding round via more than a

Next week, Tatuaje will ship five of the releases that it showed off at the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show in April, extensions to the company’s Black Label, Havana VI and La Riqueza lines. Tatuaje Black Label and Havana VI are each getting new regular production additions that celebrate the 20th anniversary of the two lines, though Havana VI was introduced in 2006 while Black Label debuted in 2007.

Villiger announces the launch of the new Villiger 1888 San Andrés. The Villiger 1888 is the company’s flagship brand, offering a range of blends crafted to satisfy different palates. The line previously featured the Villiger 1888 Dominican Republic and the Villiger 1888 Nicaragua, a medium-bodied blend. Now, the new Villiger 1888 San Andrés joins the collection. Crafted at Villiger de Nicaragua in Estelí. This cigar is wrapped in an

Today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. begins shipping Brick House The Commodore Maduro. This new cigar is 5.5” x 70 and packed in both boxes of 25 and humidor bags of 5 cigars. The Commodore Maduro has a suggested retail price of $11.50. “Brick House is known around the world for its outstanding taste, flawless construction, and excellent value,” said fourth-generation owner Drew Newman. “Our most popular Brick House

Orient – Geneva announces the launch of two new lines at the Intertabac trade show.  The first line, named “La Nuit,” debuts with two Nicaraguan-rolled cigars named after stars. The first, “Talitha,” measures 58 x 4-7/8, while the second, “Rastaban,” measures 54 x 5-7/8. Both feature Nicaraguan filler and binder, with an Ecuadorian-grown Sumatra wrapper.  The second line, “Sahara Winds,” launches with a single cigar named “Harmattan”—after the