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U.S. Proposes 100% Tariffs on Nicaraguan Imports — Industry Prepares for Possible Impact
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)
Oct 213 min read


Barreda Cigars: Spain-First Strategy, EU Footprint, and a German “Diez Años” Collaboration
Barreda Cigars has built momentum the unglamorous way: market by market, relationship by relationship, and with blends that feel...
Oct 32 min read


Arturo Fuente: Strategic Pivots, OpusX Society Three-Packs, and a European Reset
When a legacy house like Arturo Fuente tweaks its playbook, the entire premium market pays attention. This fall, two moves defined the...
Oct 33 min read


Perdomo Cigars: “A LEGACY” Launches as the Family Mourns a Giant—Q4 Calendar Still Packed
Perdomo Cigars enters the season with celebration and sorrow intertwined. The celebration is the arrival of A LEGACY , an ambitious line...
Oct 32 min read


AJ Fernandez: “Decenio” Celebrates Ten Years of New World—San Andrés Swagger, Everyday-Special Price
Few makers blend scale and soul like AJ Fernandez . Ten years after New World redefined value-to-quality expectations, the company is...
Oct 32 min read


K by Karen Berger: IXTELLI Lands, Halftime Adds Timeout & Cigarillo—Estelí Craft with Real-World Timing
Karen Berger Cigars is building one of the cleanest modern identities in Estelí: polished bands, reliable construction, and blends that...
Oct 33 min read


Casa Fuente Las Vegas to Close After Nearly Two Decades of Premium Cigar Excellence
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.
Sep 304 min read


Five Limited-Edition Cigars Worth Hunting in 2025
For collectors and enthusiasts alike, the thrill of finding a limited-edition cigar is hard to match. These special releases often...
Sep 272 min read


From Factory to Lounge - New Cigar Releases of 2025
Few things excite cigar enthusiasts more than the launch of a new blend. Each year brings fresh creativity to humidors worldwide as...
Sep 273 min read
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