La Palina Ships Bronze Label to TAA Retailers
La Palina has begun shipping its 2017 exclusive cigar for the Tobacconists’ Association America. It’s called the Bronze Label and comes as part of a collaboration…
Henke Kelner Gets His Own Cigar
Hendrik “Henke” Kelner has made a lot of cigars over his storied career. He’s often described as master blender, the creator of the AVO brand and…
XIKAR XO Cutter Adds Four New Color Options
XIKAR has announced that it is adding four new color options to its XO cutter, the first batch of which is now shipping to select members…
Gran Habano Releases S.T.K. Black Dahlia
Gran Habano has officially announced the release of a new line that has been quietly appearing on shelves over the past few months, the S.T.K….
Patina Cigars Arriving in the U.S. This Month
A new brand coming out of Mombacho Cigars S.A.’s Casa Favilli factory will be arriving at U.S. retailers this month, as the company announced that…
Steve Lochan Appointed CEO of Casa de Montecristo
Tabacalera USA has appointed Steven Lochan as the new head of the 11 Casa de Montecristo retail stores. Lochan previously served as the vp of operations strategy…
AVO Syncro South America Ritmo Launching This Month
The AVO brand is heading to South America. Sort of. Later this month, Davidoff of Geneva USA will begin shipping the AVO Syncro South America…
FDA Issues Guidance on Three-Month Extension for Deeming Regulations
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a guidance document clarifying the three-month extension to future deadlines as part of the deeming regulations….
Quesada Reserva Privada Barber Pole Corona Gorda Heading to Fine Ash Cigars
This year, Fine Ash Cigars in Avondale, Ariz. will be getting a new barber pole version of the Quesada Reserva Privada, released in a 5…
Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Tubos Go National This Week
For much of its 43 year history, Padrón never offered a tubed cigar, but that has changed in the past year, and cigar smokers across the…
Scott Gottlieb Confirmed as New FDA Commissioner
Dr. Scott Gottlieb will be the new commissioner of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Gottlieb was approved by a vote of 57 to…
