For the first time since its debut release in 2021, Mrs. Hatchet is back. In addition, Stuffed Turkey will be available for your Thanksgiving enjoyment.

The second vitola of the La Riqueza SE is the 6 3/8 x 44 Cazadores vitola that is offered in two different wrapper versions. One is covered in a Connecticut broadleaf rosado wrapper while the other is made with a Mexican San Andrés wrapper.

Despite being the nephew of noted cigar lover President John F. Kennedy, the cigar world probably doesn’t want Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “going wild” on tobacco regulation. His nomination is subject to Senate confirmation.

In his new role, Carioni will support Casa Turrent’s global growth strategy and drive expansion across new markets and verticals. He will also continue in his strategic leadership role at The Cigar Academy, which debuted in March.

STG, the largest cigar company in the U.S., says that it is experiencing “market decline for our key cigar markets.” That said, revenue was still up for Q3.

The company, which is approaching its 20th anniversary, grows tobacco in the Dominican Republic, publishes a magazine and operates two cigar lounges in Asia. Now, the company is releasing its first cigar line.

If passed, it would remove an exemption that allows for smoking in outdoor areas of bars. In addition, the new language would define “vaping” as “smoking,” greatly restricting where it will be legal to vape.

The AJF 20th Anniversary Toro shipped in late October, the AJF 20th Anniversary Humidor Belicoso is now heading to stores. Blend-wise, both cigars are Nicaraguan puros with tobacco coming from what Abdel Fernández describes as his best farms.

The Columbus city attorney is arguing that one smoke shop has violated tobacco laws so many times, it should be shut down. While many states have this option, it’s rare to see enough repeated violations that this punishment becomes a possibility.

The cigars are being sold to help generate funds for cigar rights organizations around the world. In addition to the cigars, each set comes with a numbered lithographic artwork.

As expected, Sutliff’s cigar distribution business will not be part of STG’s future plans. It will close at the end of the year.