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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...

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...

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.

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

Cuban cigars have long been a symbol of luxury, prestige, and craftsmanship. Despite global economic uncertainty, political constraints, and competition from neighboring producers, Cuba’s cigar industry continues to capture attention worldwide. In 2024, Habanos S.A., the state-run company that manages the island’s premium cigar exports, announced record-breaking sales of $827 million.

When cigar smokers today talk about quality, richness, and consistency, one name dominates the conversation: Nicaragua. Over the past decade, the country has not only established itself as a central hub for cigar manufacturing but has surpassed its Caribbean neighbors to become the undisputed leader in premium cigar exports.

Joya de Nicaragua Celebrates 45 Years with Cuatro Cinco When a cigar company reaches 45 years in business, it’s more than an...