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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.”

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

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

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...

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.

Each year, Cuba’s Havana Cigar Festival brings together the best of tobacco culture, blending tradition, artistry, and luxury in a weeklong celebration. While the cigars themselves remain the focal point, in recent years another element has emerged as a star attraction: the humidor. Once seen simply as storage for cigars, humidors have become luxury items in their own right—crafted, collected, and coveted as symbols of prestige.

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...