Procigar 2025 Gets New Host Hotel, Registration Opens
After years of waiting, there’s a Marriott property in Santiago. The new hotel will serve as the host hotel for Procigar 2025, the Dominican Republic’s annual cigar festival.
D.C. Appeals Court Casts Doubt Over FDA’s “Premium Cigar” Appeal
The eight-year-old lawsuit between three cigar trade groups and the FDA had its latest court room battle. In the hour-long hearing, the questions seemed to favor the cigar position that the FDA regulations should not apply to “premium cigars.”
Elie Bleu’s First V-Cutter Heads to Stores
The Elie Bleu C-5 V Cigar Cutter is the French company’s first v-cutter. It is launching in seven different colorways.
Casdagli Adding Epicurist & Vater to Brothers of the Sabre Series at InterTabac 2024
These are the third and fourth additions to the company’s series, which was created to honor military generals who were known for their love of tobacco. Epicurist is meant to honor General Antoine Charles Louis de Lasalle of France while the Vater honors Austrian general Field Marshal Joseph Radetzky von Radetz.
Patina Cigars Coming to Netherlands
The agreement could also bring Patina’s portfolio to other European countries. The first shipment of cigars is scheduled to arrive in the coming weeks.
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Slates Overseas No. 1 for 2025
Overseas No. 1 is described as a full-bodied, yet creamy cigar. It will be shown off next week at InterTabac 2024 and is expected to ship in early 2025. No, it will not be sold in the U.S.
HOF by David Ortiz Begins Shipping
David Ortiz was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022. Artista, which has partnered with the Red Sox legend for previous cigar releases, has a new line to celebrate the achievement.
