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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.
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.
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.
Black Label Trading Company is pleased to
announce the second release of Dreadnought as an Atlantic Cigar Company
exclusive. The cigar is hand-crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí,
Nicaragua.
General Cigar Company has opened a new lounge at the General Cigar Factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Called the “Smoking Lounge”, the new space opened to both the public and the General Cigar smoking panel in October 2024.
Punch Cigars is kicking off summer with a limited-edition cigar themed after America’s favorite ballpark snack: hot dogs. The new cigar, Mr. Punch’s Wieners, is a 6” X 50 double-ended parejo that can be smoked from either end. In addition, one-half of the cigar contains rare Dominican Andullo tobacco.
When the weather is hot and the grill is smoking, you should be, too. Diesel BBQ Pulled Pork is the ultimate cigar for grillin’, chillin’, and enjoying the summer heat.
Cohiba has introduced a new vitola to its award-winning Riviera line: the Riviera Toro Tubo. Known for its box-pressed construction and San Andrés wrapper — both firsts for the Cohiba portfolio — Riviera continues to expand with this sleek, tubo-sealed offering.
In anticipation of the greatest two minutes in sports, Diesel cigars teamed up with Rabbit Hole to give fans a bold new barrel-aged cigar and bourbon pairing.
Cigar World was on the ground at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in New Orleans, bringing you the latest from the heart of the cigar industry. Throughout the event, we connected with a wide range of brands to get the inside scoop on their most exciting new releases. From expert cigar smoking tips to the music they love to pair with a good smoke, we gathered insights straight from the pros to share with our fellow cigar enthusiasts.
In celebration of their 180 years in the craft, Partagas is paying homage to their hometown of Santiago, Dominican Republic. Partagas invites fans to enter the new age with Y Nada Más Santiago through a rebrand and new cigar launch.
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Two titans remain: the bold and time-tested La Gloria Cubana Classic faces off against the rich and refined AJ Fernandez New World Dorado. Only one can be crowned the champion. Who takes the trophy? You decide!
After working in the family business for four decades, the godfather of La Gloria Cubana, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, has returned for one blend. Meticulously handcrafted at the illustrious Casa Carrillo, Los Gloriosos lives up to its name as ‘The Glorious Ones.’
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