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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has floated tariffs of up to 100% on certain imports from Nicaragua and a possible suspension of CAFTA-DR preferences. Nicaragua’s premium-cigar ecosystem — anchored by Estelí, Jalapa, and Condega — and its network of smallholder farms would feel the first shockwaves. (Reuters coverage)

California has taken another bold and controversial step in tobacco regulation with the introduction of the Unflavored Tobacco List (UTL) — an official roster of tobacco products approved by the California Attorney General’s Office as “unflavored under the law.”

When I first encountered the world of premium cigars, I was immediately drawn to the craftsmanship and passion behind each stick. Among...

Drew Estate  continues to thrive where culture and craft collide, and the latest proof is a pair of slender attention magnets: limited...

Barreda Cigars  has built momentum the unglamorous way: market by market, relationship by relationship, and with blends that feel...

When a legacy house like Arturo Fuente  tweaks its playbook, the entire premium market pays attention. This fall, two moves defined the...

Perdomo Cigars  enters the season with celebration and sorrow intertwined. The celebration is the arrival of A LEGACY , an ambitious line...

Few makers blend scale and soul like AJ Fernandez . Ten years after New World  redefined value-to-quality expectations, the company is...

Plasencia Cigars  has a knack for turning agricultural nuance into humidor-friendly theater. In 2025, two spotlights share the stage: the...

Karen Berger Cigars  is building one of the cleanest modern identities in Estelí: polished bands, reliable construction, and blends that...

J.C. Newman Cigar Co.  heads into the holiday stretch with a trio of storylines that are as Tampa as Cuban sandwiches: nationwide...

For nearly 20 years, Casa Fuente Las Vegas has been one of the most iconic cigar lounges in the world, offering aficionados access to rare Arturo Fuente cigars in a luxury setting at the Forum Shops of Caesars Palace. Now, this legendary Las Vegas cigar bar has announced it will close its doors on October 19, 2025, ending an era that shaped the premium cigar landscape.

In an industry long dominated by heritage names and century-old factories, boutique cigar brands are rewriting the rules. Over the last decade, smaller producers have surged in visibility, crafting distinctive blends, telling personal stories, and connecting directly with consumers. This “boutique boom” is not just a passing trend—it is reshaping the landscape of premium cigars.

The world of premium cigars is steeped in tradition, yet it never stands still. Each year brings new challenges, opportunities, and...

The premium cigar industry is built on patience, precision, and artistry. But it is also an industry vulnerable to sudden disruption. In...

Few things excite cigar enthusiasts more than the launch of a new blend. Each year brings fresh creativity to humidors worldwide as...

For years, premium cigar makers in the United States and abroad have watched anxiously as regulatory pressures mounted. The Food and Drug...

Few debates stir the cigar industry as much as the question: what exactly qualifies as a “premium cigar”? For consumers, the answer may seem straightforward—handmade, carefully blended, and crafted with whole-leaf tobacco. But in the legal and regulatory arena, the definition carries major consequences. From tax obligations to FDA oversight, how “premium” is defined shapes the future of manufacturers, retailers, and smokers alike.