Celebrating the 2024 Cigar Trophy Awards When it comes to cigar awards, there are many prestigious honors handed out throughout the year. However, few carry the weight and significance of those decided by you—the consumers. The suspense reached its peak today, Thursday, September 19, 2024, as the winners of the coveted Cigar Trophy Awards were revealed in front of some of the cigar industry’s biggest names in Dortmund, Germany. Best Brand of 2024 – Best […]
Micallef Red has begun arriving in stores around the country. This latest release joins Micallef’s Color Series, which already includes the Micallef Blue, introduced earlier this year, and the award-winning Micallef Black, recognized as Cigar of The Year by The Cigar Authority. Handcrafted in Estelí, Nicaragua, at the renowned Fabrica de Micallef, the Micallef Red is a testament to the brand’s dedication to quality and craftsmanship. Featuring a natural San Andrés Habano wrapper, the Micallef […]
Padrón 60th Anniversary has arrived. On September 8, Padrón Cigars celebrated a major milestone: 60 years in the cigar business. To mark this special occasion, Padrón has released the highly anticipated Padrón 60th Anniversary Perfecto, a commemorative cigar that has already begun shipping in limited quantities. This rare release honors the legacy of one of the most revered cigar brands in the world, renowned for its commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and consistency. The Padrón 60th […]
Bünde, Germany / Orlando, Florida – A great new chapter opens for Bentley Tobacco and the American cigar industry as Jonathan Carney, widely known in the industry as “Carney”, takes the helm of U.S. operations for Bentley Tobacco | USA. Renowned for its unwavering commitment to taste and quality, Bentley Tobacco | USA operates under the ethos “Driven by Taste,” dedicated to serving customers who expect nothing but the finest. Whether it’s cigars, pipes, tobacco, […]
Rome, Italy- The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has partnered with Toscano Cigars to bring its members a new PCA release, the Toscano Brenta. The Toscano Brenta is the first Toscano blend to use tobacco that has undergone an air-cured process rather than its traditional fire-cured process. The Toscano Brenta’s blend has tobacco that has been aged 3-5 years. After the cigar has been rolled, it is re-fermented in special rooms and allowed to age for […]
EPC Encore Noir has arrived in the US to launch at Two Guys Smoke Shop. Crafted with precision and passion, Encore Noir embodies the artistry of tobacco blending, drawing from the rich soils of Ecuador, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. This unique blend builds upon the legacy of the E.P. Carrillo Encore, which was awarded Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of the Year in 2018 and features an Ecuadoran wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and a curated mix of fillers sourced from Nicaragua and the […]
The highly anticipated Rocky Patel Gold Label is arriving in stores this week. Despite its opulent name, gleaming gold packaging, the Gold Label will be available at an accessible price point of under $15 per cigar across all sizes. The Gold Label is enveloped in a Habano wrapper from Ecuador. Beneath this exterior lies a double binder or Connecticut Shade and Connecticut Broadleaf. Its filler tobacco is sourced from the regions of Jalapa and Esteli […]
Windham, NH – Prepare for an unprecedented experience in the world of cigars! On September 28, 2024, the New England Cigar Expo will witness the exclusive launch of the World’s Strongest Cigar. This limited-edition masterpiece promises to redefine the boundaries of cigar strength and craftsmanship, available first to the attendees of the Expo. Cigar enthusiasts typically choose between mild, medium, or full-bodied cigars. However, the World’s Strongest cigar breaks this mold with a single, powerful […]
Crowned Heads is proud to announce its latest installment to their highly sought-after annual Las Calaveras series, Las Calaveras EL 2024 has arrived in stores. The Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario will be shipping next month. Las Calaveras EL 2024 and Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario are both manufactured at My Father Cigars, S.A., in Esteli, Nicaragua. Las Calaveras EL 2024 features a stout blend of 100% Garcia-grown Nicaraguan tobaccos finished with a sumptuous Habano wrapper. “When […]
Miami, FL – E.P. Carrillo Announces United States Release of Encore Noir with Exclusive Event at Two Guys Smoke Shop featuring Jorge Luis Fernandez Maique. Crafted with precision and passion, Encore Noir embodies the artistry of tobacco blending, drawing from the rich soils of Ecuador, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. This unique blend builds upon the legacy of the Encore, which was awarded Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of the Year in 2018 and features an […]