CAO FASA and La Gloria Cubana Receive New Sampler Packs

June 26, 2026

Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) is expanding its portfolio of ready-to-smoke sampler packs with new offerings from both CAO and La Gloria Cubana. The two collections are designed to showcase some of each brand... Read More...

Tim Griek Takes on Expanded International Sales Role at Plasencia Cigars

Eric Guttormson

June 25, 2026

Press Releases

Plasencia Cigars has expanded Tim Griek's role within the company, appointing him Vice President of Sales, EMEA & Global Travel Retail. Griek has worked with Plasencia since 2023, supporting the company's Gl... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE with Fouad Kashouty

Eric Guttormson

June 24, 2026

Smoke Night Live

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we welcome Fouad Kashouty, the founder of Hiram & Solomon Cigars. What began as a fundraising idea within the Freemason community has grown into an internationally distributed... Read More...

El Mago Begins Shipping New James Avenue Core Line

Eric Guttormson

June 23, 2026

Press Releases

Following its introduction at the 2026 PCA Trade Show, El Mago Cigars has begun shipping The James Avenue, a new addition to the company's regular production lineup. The James Avenue is offered in four blend... Read More...

You Can’t Handle The Proof – Flavor Odyssey

Eric Guttormson

June 22, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

Since the very beginning of Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs have maintained that higher-proof spirits make better cocktails. This week, they’re putting that theory to the test. On the show, ... Read More...

Plasencia Names Rodrigo Medina Mendieta as First Global Brand Ambassador

Eric Guttormson

June 22, 2026

Press Releases

Plasencia Cigars has announced the appointment of Rodrigo Medina Mendieta as the company’s first Global Brand Ambassador, a newly created position following nearly 11 years with the brand. According to the c... Read More...

Tatuaje Releases Full-Size Creature Cigar for the First Time

Eric Guttormson

June 19, 2026

Press Releases

The Creature is no longer confined to sampler packs. Tatuaje has announced that Creature From Tatuaje is now shipping to retailers, marking the first time the cigar has been released in its intended full-siz... Read More...

Titans of Tobacco Event Raises More Than $228,000 for Cigar Rights of America

Eric Guttormson

June 18, 2026

Press Releases

Six cigar manufacturers joined forces earlier this month for a fundraising event benefiting Cigar Rights of America (CRA), raising more than $228,000 for the consumer advocacy organization. Held June 10 at T... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE with Aaron Paoletta

Eric Guttormson

June 17, 2026

Smoke Night Live

Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigar Company joins Smoke Night LIVE to discuss the growth of his cigar brand and the unconventional journey that led him into the premium cigar industry. Before launching LaVega, Aaron... Read More...

Powstanie Announces 250-Box 250th American Anniversary War Bear

Eric Guttormson

June 17, 2026

Press Releases

Powstanie Cigars is revisiting one of its recent releases with the announcement of the 250th American Anniversary War Bear, a limited-edition cigar packaged to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United St... Read More...

Casa Carrillo Announces 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Limited Edition

Eric Guttormson

June 15, 2026

Press Releases

Casa Carrillo has announced the fourth annual release in its Pledge of Allegiance series, a limited-edition cigar created to coincide with America's upcoming 250th anniversary. Unlike previous versions, the ... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey: Local Whiskey Showdown

Eric Guttormson

June 15, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re celebrating local whiskey with special guest Brandon McCraney, master distiller at Olde Raleigh Distillery. Join us as we explore the unique flavors coming from craft distille... Read More...

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