Maine’s Governor Calls for 50 Percent Increase in Cigar & Tobacco Taxes
The governor is looking to make sure Maine no longer has the lowest tobacco tax rate in New England. For a cigar with an MSRP of $9.50, it would mean an increase of more than $2 in taxes.
Matilde Special Edition
Enrique Seijas was inspired to add Peruvian tobacco to the blend of the Special Edition because of his father’s love of tobacco from that country. Sadly, José Seijas passed just a few weeks after the cigar was released.
Patina Adding Petite Robusto to Oro de Nicaragua Line
The new size is scheduled to arrive in about a month, geared toward shorter smoking times due to the colder weather. It becomes the fifth size in the line, which debuted in March 2024.
Artista Cigars Announces Price Increase
The increase is needed to keep pace with supplier costs, the company says. It goes into effect in early February.
E.P. Carrillo Announces Price Increase for 2025
The company says persistent inflation is to blame, citing rising labor and tobacco costs. However, not every line will see its price go up.
Juan López Dom Juan 1622 Arrives in France
The cigar pays tribute to Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Molière. He was born in 1622 and was the author of the comedy Dom Juan.
Washington Legislators File Flavored Tobacco Sales Ban Bill
Washington stands to be one of many states that could approve a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco. The bill also introduces the term “entertainment vapor product.”
Black Star Line Cigars to Implement Price Increase as of Feb. 1
The rising cost of tobacco has led the company to raise the price of some of its cigars. It’s the first increase for the company since 2021.
Oscar Valladares Announces Price Increase
“Everything is more expensive in Honduras,” the company told halfwheel in announcing the increase. While the company’s costs are going up by a double-digit amount, it will absorb some of a portion of that so as to minimize the impact to consumers.
Fuente y Padrón Legends (Padrón)
The passing of two cigar industry icons brought together two of the most well-known cigar companies to create one of the most attention-grabbing releases of 2024. Jorge Padrón blended this cigar in honor of Carlos Fuente Sr., who passed away in 2016.
Tatuaje Boris Karloff Coming This Week (Update)
The limited edition cigar is named for Boris Karloff, who played the monster in “Frankenstein” and several follow-up movies. His image and name grace the box after being licensed by Karloff Enterprises.
