Plasencia Names Rodrigo Medina Mendieta as First Global Brand Ambassador

June 22, 2026

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...

Aaron Sigmond’s Next Book Explores the Culture Surrounding Cigars

Eric Guttormson

June 15, 2026

Press Releases

Aaron Sigmond has announced a new book, CIGARS: A Culture, which is scheduled for release in October 2026 through Mad/Dash Press in partnership with the Premium Cigar Association. The upcoming volume serves ... Read More...

La Gloria Cubana Adds Event-Only Los Gloriosos Exclusivo

Eric Guttormson

June 12, 2026

Press Releases

La Gloria Cubana is expanding its Los Gloriosos line with a new event-exclusive offering created in collaboration with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. Known as Los Gloriosos Exclusivo, the cigar features the same bl... Read More...

CAO Bringing Back Amazon Basin Daggers for Limited 2026 Release

Eric Guttormson

June 12, 2026

Press Releases

CAO is set to bring back Amazon Basin Daggers, a shorter-format version of its Amazon Basin blend, for a limited release beginning June 2026. The cigar measures 4" x 38 and uses the same blend found in the l... Read More...

Atabey Black Delirios Travel Humidor Begins Shipping

Eric Guttormson

June 10, 2026

Press Releases

The Atabey Black Delirios is making its way to retailers in a new limited-edition travel humidor package, according to an announcement from United Cigars. The release is limited to 1,500 humidors worldwide and ... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE: Glen Case of Kristoff Cigars

Eric Guttormson

June 10, 2026

Smoke Night Live

For more than 20 years, Kristoff Cigars has been a respected name in the premium cigar industry. This week on Smoke Night LIVE, Glen Case makes his first-ever appearance on the show to discuss the journey that ... Read More...

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