Apostate Expands Core Line with The Lost Pages Cigarillo

August 2, 2026

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...

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...

Smoker Friendly Takes Equity Stake in Casa 1910

Eric Guttormson

July 24, 2026

Press Releases

Casa 1910 has announced a strategic investment and equity partnership with Smoker Friendly, giving the U.S. retailer an ownership stake in the Mexican cigar company as both businesses look to expand the presenc... Read More...

J.C. Newman Begins Shipping Brick House The Commodore Maduro

Eric Guttormson

July 22, 2026

Press Releases

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has begun shipping Brick House The Commodore Maduro, a new 5½ x 70 vitola that joins the company's Brick House Maduro lineup. The new cigar is available in 25-count boxes and five-count... Read More...

Big Sky Cigar Co., Willie’s Distillery Announce Joint Cigar Project

Eric Guttormson

July 22, 2026

Press Releases

Big Sky Cigar Co. has announced a new partnership with Montana-based Willie's Distillery, with the first release from the collaboration set to debut later this year. According to the companies, the initial c... Read More...

Casa Carrillo’s Ascend Begins Shipping to Retailers

Eric Guttormson

July 21, 2026

Press Releases

Casa Carrillo has begun shipping its new Ascend cigar to retailers across the country, making the latest addition to the company's Perez-Carrillo Series available to consumers. Ascend becomes a regular produ... Read More...