New Visol Hubbard Lighter Features Both Torch and Soft Flame Options
The new Visual Hubbard packs both a soft flame and a single-flame torch in one body. It’s like the S.T. Dupont Le Grand, but it’s about 1/30th of the price. Yes, it even pings.
AGANORSA Leaf Aniversario 25 Edición Limitada Coming Next Year
Technically, the 25th anniversary was last year. The very limited cigar will begin shipping to stores next year.
Montecristo M Goes on Sale
Altadis U.S.A says that the wrapper is 20-years-old. It’s being made by AJ Fernandez, and will be produced in small batches based on the availability of that wrapper.
Weller by Cohiba 2024
The fourth release of General Cigar Co.’s Weller by Cohiba series features a blend that uses a binder aged in barrels that once held Weller Full Proof Bourbon. It’s offered in a lone 6 x 50 toro size that comes packaged in fancy tubes and boxes.
Oliva Serie V TAA Exclusive Arrives at Stores
It’s a 7 x 54 torpedo extra. This is the first time that Oliva has made a TAA exclusive.
El Septimo Announces Price Increases for 2025
A total of 16 cigars will be going up in price as of Jan. 1. The cited reason? Increased tobacco costs.
Espinosa Begins Shipping Murcielago Shikaka to TAA Retailers
The newest release in the company’s bat-themed Muricelago line takes flight today. If the name sounds familiar, it was made famous in a movie nearly 30 years ago.
Report: Cigar Imports Remain High Through August
While imports are only up 1.1 percent compared to 2023, that trend would make 2024 a record-setting year for premium cigar imports. Nicaragua remains the largest player, accounting for 60 percent of the cigars imported into the U.S. in 2024.
J.C. Newman Launches Custom Cigar Blend Program
It’s like a car configurator for cigar blending. For roughly $30 per cigar, J.C. Newman will roll your own cigar blend for you.
Scrim by HutcH Adds Torah and Star of David Cutters
With Hanukkah coming up, Scrim by Hutch Studio has released a pair of new cutter designs. Both are limited to just 100 pieces and come with a protective pouch.
Cigars International Opens in Pittsburgh
The new store is located at 701 Holland Street, which is technically in Bridgeville, Pa. This is the second new location that the world’s cigar largest retailer has opened this month.
La Aurora 115th Anniversary Limited Edition Gran Toro
The first review of the La Aurora 115th Anniversary Limited Edition Gran Toro generated a score of 92. After five-and-a-half years, it’s time to revisit the cigar.