Charlie Minato

Since 2019, American citizens have been allowed to sue companies that traffic in property seized by the Cuban government during the 1959 Revolution. This case involves a family who says a seized building it once owned was used by Habanos S.A., the Cuban cigar monopoly, in violation of that law. Once again, a court has ruled against the family.

The news, reviews and more from the past week.

The first Gellis Heritage release is a 5 x 50 robusto made by NACSA. It's described as a limited production offering though not a limited edition release.

Gold & Bullet was announced last March. After multiple delays, the second cigar from Fuente The OpusX Society is finally shipping to stores.

After six months in Chinese custody, Chen Zhi has been formally charged. According to a report, prosecutors added a new charge that carries a penalty between 10 years and the death penalty.

The former Cigars International boss is joining Best Cigar Prices as an advisor. Somewhat quietly, Reynolds had recently worked with Drew Estate as a consultant.

Come Monday, Aug. 3, the prices of every STG product will increase. Around 20 percent will get a modest bump due to an adjustment for tariffs, however most of the cigars are getting an additional bump that averages out to more than 4 percent.

The new accessories might celebrate Cuba but they are made in the U.S.A. They will ship to stores tomorrow.

The news, reviews, and more from the past week.

This year marks the 101st anniversary of the founding of La Galera, though according to the paperwork, it's only the 90th year. To celebrate, La Galera is releasing a new line, the first one to be made entirely of tobaccos grown by the company.