Charlie Minato

Tabacalera S.L.U. has received special licenses that allow it to do business with American and British companies again. That means Altadis U.S.A. and JR Cigar can once again import cigars from these two factories.

The Leaf by Oscar Broadleaf Limited Edition 2025 marked the first time the company used a Honduran-grown Connecticut broadleaf wrapper. So far, there's no sign of a 2026 version.

The cigars are from Casa Carrillo and the bands are from the 1920s. There's more or less only one answer as to which company is selling this release: Principle Cigars.

A look at things like new cigar pricing at PCA 2026, which factory is making the most new cigars & more. All done via pretty-looking charts.

While I understand there were other issues that contributed to Trump’s firing of Dr. Makary, the top FDA official, it’s incredible to see just how impactful the regulation of flavored vapes ended up being to his job.

Ted's Cigars is celebrating the 250th anniversary of America with a new 6 x 50 toro. It's expected to arrive at stores in the coming days.

STG says it had a good quarter for CAO and Cohiba sales though the rest of its results are mixed. The company says that without exchange rate fluctuations, many of its slightly negative numbers would show as slightly positive.

If you want the people who will decide the future of European cigar regulations to hear your thoughts, now's your chance. ECMA has provided a guidance document that should help make the submission process easier.

In addition to the already-announced Viva La Vida Connecticut Lancero, later this year, Artesano Del Tobacco is adding a new size of its El Pulpo line. In addition, the company has announced a new line, targeted for PCA 2027.

At the end of May, CLE Cigar Co. hosted a cigar launch unlike any other I've been to. Some thoughts on the 1916 Tabacalera Eiroa and Asylum 13 Arabian Nights launch events in Marrakesh, Morocco.