Tequila, Mezcal & Cigars

August 3, 2026

Tequila and mezcal are the world's best-known agave spirits, but their flavor profiles can be dramatically different. From bright, grassy, and herbal notes to rich, smoky character, these spirits offer a wide r... Read More...

Casa Carrillo Launches Charitable Initiative Tied to La Historia Silk

Eric Guttormson

August 3, 2026

Press Releases

Casa Carrillo has announced a new charitable initiative that connects its La Historia Silk cigar to Dress for Success Miami, a nonprofit organization that helps women prepare for and advance in the workforce. ... Read More...

Apostate Expands Core Line with The Lost Pages Cigarillo

Eric Guttormson

August 2, 2026

Press Releases

Apostate Cigars has begun shipping The Lost Pages, the company's first cigarillo and its first machine-made cigar. The new release was introduced to retailers during the 2026 PCA Trade Show and is joining the c... Read More...

J.C. Newman Expands Yagua Line with New Robusto Size

Eric Guttormson

August 2, 2026

Press Releases

J.C. Newman is adding a new size to its Yagua lineup with the introduction of the Yagua Robusto, a 5" x 56 vitola that will begin shipping to premium cigar retailers next week. The new size joins the existin... Read More...

Casa Carrillo Adds Two New Limited Editions to the Encore Line

Eric Guttormson

July 30, 2026

Press Releases

Casa Carrillo is adding two new cigars to its Encore lineup with the release of Encore Noir II and Encore Edición Única II. Both cigars are limited editions produced exclusively for the company's international ... Read More...

BLTC Adds Four-Cigar Toro Fresh Pack

Eric Guttormson

July 28, 2026

Press Releases

Black Label Trading Co. is adding a new sampler option for fans of its 6x50 Toro cigars, packaging four of its core blends into a resealable Fresh Pack. Scheduled to begin shipping to select retailers next w... Read More...

A Different Reception: Wyoming Governor Welcomes Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival

Eric Guttormson

July 28, 2026

Press Releases

For years, the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival was held in Colorado, but an increasingly hostile political climate toward premium tobacco events ultimately forced organizers to find a new home. In 2026, the festi... Read More...

La Aurora Expands Value Line with New Santiago Collection

Eric Guttormson

July 28, 2026

Press Releases

La Aurora is adding a new value-priced line to its U.S. portfolio with the introduction of the Santiago Collection, which will begin arriving at retailers in August. The new series launches with the Santiago... Read More...

Cavalier Genève Begins Shipping Two New 2026 Releases

Eric Guttormson

July 28, 2026

Press Releases

Cavalier Genève has started shipping two of its newest releases to U.S. retailers: the annual LE2026 limited edition and the company's 10 Years Crafting anniversary cigar. Both shipments began reaching retailer... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE: Terence Reilly Joins the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival Doubleheader

Eric Guttormson

July 27, 2026

Smoke Night Live

It's a doubleheader! Flavor Odyssey and Smoke Night LIVE are teaming up for a special night of live programming, with both shows airing back-to-back. On this special episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Terence Reil... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey: Randy Takes the Crispy Boy Challenge

Eric Guttormson

July 27, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

It's Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival week, and Randy Griggs will be coming to you live from Cigar Dojo Studios in Colorado. Along the way, he'll be joined by a surprise guest—or maybe two—and then it's time for t... Read More...

My Cigar Pack Founder Alexander Berezowski Exits Company

Eric Guttormson

July 27, 2026

Press Releases

After more than six years with My Cigar Pack, founder Alexander Berezowski has announced that he has sold his ownership stake in the cigar subscription company to his longtime business partner. According to ... Read More...

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