News and Announcements
Check out the latest news in the industry, as well as, announcements on new cigars and more.
Elevating the cigar, retail, and lounge experience in the greater Cincinnati/Northern
Kentucky region, Cigars International today announced the launch of its fourteenth superstore at Newport on the Levee,
with a grand opening celebration to follow next month. The new location delivers a best-in-class destination for cigar
aficionados and newcomers alike. Similar to its previous superstores, Cigars International’s Newport location will service
cigar lovers with both retail and lifestyle experiences through onsite events, tastings, pairings, live music, and more.
League of Fat Bastards (LOFB) Cigars is strengthening its national footprint with a major expansion of its U.S. sales team, adding both in-house representatives and independent brokers. The company continues to seek additional brokers to cover regions where the brand is not yet represented.
Cavalier Genève Cigars announced today that it is releasing its fourth Limited Release Series cigar: The 2025's release is derived from the Prospektor and is offered in a single 4.75x58 Supremo vitola.
Black Label Trading Company is releasing Deliverance Nocturne to select retailers next week. Nocturne is hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra.
LOFB Cigars proudly announces the launch of Wingman, a bold new cigar crafted to spark conversation, build brotherhood, and challenge the stigma surrounding men’s mental health.
Cohiba Releases Second Iteration of C8
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Cohiba has announced the return of C8, one of the most exclusive cigars in its storied portfolio. Marking its second appearance, C8 arrives in extremely limited quantities, making it one of the rarest Cohiba offerings to date.
Alec Bradley is launching the latest iteration of the Fine & Rare series this month. The new cigar, Alec Bradley Fine & Rare ANB-228, follows the convention of previous Fine & Rare releases in that it contains 10 different tobaccos within its blend. Fine & Rare ANB-228 features a Honduran wrapper and a mixture of Honduran, Nicaragua, Mexican, and Dominican fillers. This marks the 14th year Alec Bradley has released a Fine & Rare cigar.
Cohiba Releases Weller by Cohiba 2025
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Cohiba has announced the 2025 release of Weller by Cohiba, the fifth expression in its acclaimed partnership with Weller Bourbon. This limited edition Toro features a USA Broadleaf binder aged in the same barrels once used to mature Weller Antique 107, one of the most revered bourbons in the Weller portfolio.
Diesel is opening the vault for a shockingly spectacular re-release: the fan-favorite Sideshow Sampler! The limited-edition box, which includes seven unique cigars, has quickly become one of Diesel’s most astounding and anticipated yearly releases. It will arrive at retailers nationwide this November, just in time for the start of holiday shopping.
Room101 Cigars is re-launching a new version of a fan-favorite smoke just in time for the holiday season. The new Room101 Namakubi Chingon may sound familiar to followers of the brand, but it features a revamped blend and a striking new blue color scheme.
Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the release of Ligero Hawaii as an R. Field Wine Co. exclusive; hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.
Emilio Cigars is pleased to announce the release of the Grimalkin Seasonal Edition: Hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra.
Halloween season just got a whole lot smokier. Alec Bradley is bringing back one of their most talked-about limited editions, Filthy Ghooligan, a darkly intriguing spin on their iconic Filthy Hooligan St. Patrick’s Day release. This year, the design trades shamrocks for cobwebs, pairing a bold new look with a flavor profile perfect for cool autumn nights.
Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the release of Triforium as an Oak Glen Tobacconist exclusive. The cigar is hand-crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua.
CAO is introducing a first-of-its-kind smoking experience with the release of CAO Stokk, the latest addition to the brand’s Arcana Series. Developed in collaboration with Danish pipe tobacco house Peter Stokkebye, Stokk is a 6 x 50 Belicoso that changes blend profiles halfway through the cigar.
Alec Bradley has officially announced its latest limited-edition release: Kintsugi Wabi Sabi. This new blend builds on the legacy of the highly rated Kintsugi cigar, channeling the Japanese philosophy of wabi sabi; the idea that beauty can be found in imperfection, authenticity, and the passage of time.
Crafted by renowned blender AJ Fernandez at his factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, Wabi Sabi offers a thoughtful and refined smoking experience that stays true to the spirit of Kintsugi while exploring new creative ground.
Cohiba has officially announced its latest release: Cohiba Rubicon. This new cigar was crafted to inspire a new generation of cigar smokers, blending artistry and innovation. Created at the renowned HATSA factory in Honduras, Rubicon reflects the brand’s commitment to delivering refined tobacco blends, sourced globally.
Alec Bradley has officially announced its newest release: Chunk Shade, the super-smooth sequel to the popular Chunk Maduro. Known for delivering short, stout smokes with big flavor, Chunk Shade brings a smoother, mellow-to-medium profile to the Chunk lineup — proving that chunky can be smooth too.
Raíces Cubanas is excited to announce its expansion into Canada through a partnership with JB Cigars/Lindal Importers. This partnership will distribute the Raíces brand to select tobacconists across the country, with a variety of sizes available for each line.
Punch is rolling out a new humidified pack featuring all three Knuckle Buster lines.
Black Works Studio is pleased to announce the release of Tooth and Bear as a Tooth & Bear Cigar Lounge exclusive, handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.
Cohiba Cigars continues to push the boundaries of craftsmanship with the release of Spectre 2025. Known for its ultra-premium tobaccos and show-stopping packaging, this year’s release introduces an exclusive 7-year-aged Havana Connecticut 2017 wrapper and the first-ever Criollo ‘98 grown in Mao, Dominican Republic.
CAO is expanding one of its most talked-about limited editions with the release of Amazon Basin Daggers, a new vitola based on the original Amazon Basin blend.
BLK WKS Studio, known for its boundary-pushing blends and bold aesthetics, proudly announces the release of its latest
creation: the Avispa. This striking new cigar is the result of a unique collaboration with select retailers and represents a fusion of two of BLK WKS’ most iconic lines — the Killer Bee and the Hornet.
Hoyo de Monterrey has expanded its lineup with a classic shade offering. Simply called “Hoyo de Monterrey Shade,” the new, regular-production cigar is a Honduran puro wrapped in a Honduran Shade leaf. It is available in three popular sizes and will begin shipping to retailers in June 2025. Hoyo Shade is the third cigar in the new Hoyo de Monterrey “core” lineup, joining Rojo and Oscuro.
