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By Noah Hendrickson Estelí, Nicaragua / Washington, D.C. — February 20, 2026 The USA global tariff the premium tobacco industry is facing one of its most significant disruptions in decades after the United States imposed a 10% universal import tariff on incoming goods. The policy move is already sending shockwaves across the premium cigar market, forcing manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to reassess pricing, contracts, and supply chain strategy almost overnight. For

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.”

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...

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

For decades, cigars were seen primarily as indulgences—a way to celebrate, relax, or mark an occasion. But in recent years, a new narrative has emerged: premium cigars as investment assets. Collectors and high-net-worth individuals are increasingly viewing cigars not only as consumables but as tangible commodities that can appreciate in value.

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...