Perdomo Cigars Names Kopp Tobaccos as New German Distributor

January 29, 2026

Perdomo Cigars has announced a change in its German distribution, naming Kopp Tobaccos as its new partner beginning February 1, 2026. The move marks a distribution realignment for the family-owned cigar comp... Read More...

Industry Veterans Launch Pangea Cigars

Eric Guttormson

January 27, 2026

Press Releases

A new name has entered the premium cigar space with the official introduction of Pangea Cigars, a company founded by industry veterans Ibis Luis and Anna Ayupova. The announcement marks the beginning of a brand... Read More...

JR Revival Series Returns with an 80s-Themed Blend from E.P. Carrillo

Eric Guttormson

January 27, 2026

Press Releases

JR Cigar is preparing to release the second installment in its decade-inspired Revival series with the upcoming debut of JR Revival: 80s, scheduled to arrive on January 27. The Revival project began in 2024 ... Read More...

Crux Reintroduces Passport Line in Three Vitolas

Eric Guttormson

January 26, 2026

Press Releases

Crux Cigars has announced the return of its Crux Passport line, bringing back a blend that has developed a strong following since its original release. The cigar is produced with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper... Read More...

Micallef Red and Black Expand with Exclusive 6×60 Gordo at Two Guys

Eric Guttormson

January 26, 2026

Press Releases

Micallef Cigars is adding a new size to two of its best-known Color Series blends, announcing that Micallef Red and Micallef Black will now be available in a 6x60 Gordo vitola. The new format will be sold exclu... Read More...

Quality Importers Announces 2026 Year of the Horse Accessory Collection

Eric Guttormson

January 23, 2026

Press Releases

Quality Importers Trading Company (QI) has announced its upcoming 2026 Year of the Horse Collection, a limited-edition release tied to the Chinese zodiac theme for the new year. The accessories are designed aro... Read More...

Crux Cigars Appoints Chip Goldeen as Executive Vice President of Sales

Eric Guttormson

January 22, 2026

Press Releases

Crux Cigars has announced the addition of Chip Goldeen as Executive Vice President of Sales, bringing more than three decades of experience in the premium cigar industry to the company’s leadership team. Gol... Read More...

Black Works Studio Debuts Hawaii Hornet at R. Field Wine C

Eric Guttormson

January 20, 2026

Press Releases

Black Works Studio has announced the release of Hawaii Hornet, a new cigar produced exclusively for R. Field Wine Co. The cigar is handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua and will be available a... Read More...

The Smoking Frenchies Open New Headquarters and Private Lounge in Sweetwater

Eric Guttormson

January 20, 2026

Press Releases

The Smoking Frenchies have relocated their operations to a new headquarters in Sweetwater, Florida, introducing a private lounge within their daily workspace. The 2,480-square-foot facility at 2129 NW 135th ... Read More...

Bandolero Firecracker Scheduled to Return in 2026 After Two Years of Aging

Eric Guttormson

January 19, 2026

Press Releases

United Cigars has announced the return of the Bandolero Firecracker for 2026, continuing the long-running Firecracker series that first debuted in 2006. The Firecracker line is known for its short format and fu... Read More...

United Cigars Announces Independence Firecracker for America’s 250th Anniversary

Eric Guttormson

January 17, 2026

Press Releases

United Cigars has announced plans to release a special edition of its Independence Firecracker cigar in 2026, timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States. The project continues the company... Read More...

Nicholas Perdomo III Up-and-Coming Person of the Year 2025

Up-and-Coming Person of the Year 2025 – Nicholas Perdomo III

Jordan Guttormson

January 16, 2026

News, COTY 2025

Earning our Up-and-Coming Person of the Year honors, Nicholas Perdomo III represents a new generation of leadership that has been quietly preparing for this moment for most of his life. Rather than stepping dir... Read More...