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Europe’s Cigar Bundling Problem
Most European cigar retailers won't sell sought-after Cubans on their own. They bundle them with stock you don't want. Here's why that…
June 21, 2026
Cigar Industry
Habanos Responds to Claim: Cuban Cigars Are Made with Non-Cuban Tobacco
A claim that Cuban cigars are not made entirely from Cuban tobacco, long whispered in the trade, was recently stated in public…
June 14, 2026
News
Kirby Allison Visits Dominique London’s New Pall Mall Boutique
Kirby Allison steps inside Dominique London's new Pall Mall flagship, a La Casa del Habano in the heart of St James's, for…
June 1, 2026
Reviews
Bond Roberts Línea D No. 01 109 Cigar Review
The Bond Roberts Línea D No. 01 109 is one of the more talked-about new world releases in recent memory. We put…
June 1, 2026
Cigar Lounges
Best Cigar Lounge in Hong Kong: The Red Chamber
The Red Chamber Cigar Divan has been part of the Pacific Cigar Company estate since 2002. Designed by Sir David Tang and…
May 30, 2026
Cigar Industry
The UK Is Killing Cigar Culture
The Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 does not just target cigarettes. It sweeps handmade cigars, specialist tobacconists and cigar lounges into the…
May 27, 2026
Cigar Industry
Before You Start a Cigar Brand, Read This
Starting a cigar brand is one of the most common dreams in the industry. The reality is far more complicated than most…
May 23, 2026
Interviews
Meet the Man Running 45 Cigar Shops Across Asia
Pacific Cigar Company runs 45 stores across nine countries and is Asia's largest premium cigar retailer. CEO Dag Holmboe explains why PCC…
May 20, 2026
Cigar Industry
American Takeover of Cuba Will Be the End of Luxury Cigars
A US takeover of Cuba is looking more likely than it has for a long time. The tobacco would still grow and…
May 19, 2026
News
Crowned Heads Cigars to Launch in the UK With Barkers of Harrogate
Crowned Heads has signed an exclusive UK distribution deal with Barkers of Harrogate, bringing the Nashville company's brands including Broadway, La Imperiosa,…
May 13, 2026
Cigar Industry
AI Content Is Unacceptable in the Cigar Industry
The cigar industry has built its reputation on craft and authenticity. Some brands are now using AI to produce their marketing content,…
May 1, 2026
Cigar Lounges
A Piece of Hong Kong Cigar History
The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong has held a cigar lounge since 1992, opened by the late Sir David Tang. After more than…
April 29, 2026
Cigar Industry
The UK Generational Smoking Ban Is Here and Is Unlikely to Be Overturned
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has cleared Parliament. Inside the cigar industry, many expect a future government to reverse it. That is…
April 22, 2026
News
AVO Cigars Launches Expresivo and Refreshes Brand Identity at PCA 2026
AVO Cigars has introduced Expresivo, a new Honduran-made line with tobaccos from Nicaragua and Honduras under an Ecuadorian wrapper, alongside a visual…
April 20, 2026
News
Plasencia Cigars Unveils Brand Refresh Ahead of PCA 2026
Plasencia Cigars has updated its brand identity, introducing a new logo and visual language across the company for the first time in…
April 16, 2026
Cigar Industry
Davidoff UK Profits Fall Despite Growth
Davidoff Distribution (UK) has posted back-to-back profitable years, but profit fell in 2025 despite stronger sales. We sent questions to Marketing Manager…
April 9, 2026
Cigar Industry
New World Cigar Distributor’s Profit Fell 90% in a Year
Tor Imports' latest annual accounts show a 90% drop in profit, from £333,000 to just £34,000. We put questions to CEO Scott…
April 6, 2026
News
Plasencia to Unveil Triunfal Cigar at PCA 2026
Plasencia Cigars will unveil Triunfal at PCA 2026 in New Orleans, a limited release of 5,000 individually numbered boxes in a single…
April 5, 2026
Cigar Industry
Cigar Lounge Design is Lazy and Outdated
The cigar industry has copied the same lounge for twenty years and called it tradition. Research in consumer psychology shows that interior…
April 5, 2026
Cigar Articles
New World Cigars Won’t Replace Cuban Cigars in the UK Market
Cuban cigar supplies in the UK have dropped significantly, with no shipments since December. The assumption that new world cigars will fill…
March 24, 2026
All About Accessories
Best Luxury Cigar Cutters for 2026
We review the finest luxury cigar cutters of 2026, covering precision, design, and performance for serious cigar enthusiasts.
March 21, 2026
Buying Guide
Best Soft Flame Lighters for Cigars 2026
When choosing the right soft flame lighter for your cigars, it's all about finding something reliable that won't overpower the delicate wrapper…
March 21, 2026
Cigar Industry
The Cigar Company That Tracks Every Box From Warehouse to Consumer
Pacific Cigar Company has built a system that tracks every box from the bonded warehouse to the point of sale, using NFC…
March 17, 2026
News
Dominique London Pall Mall Flagship: First Exterior Images Released Ahead of Opening
Dominique London's new Pall Mall flagship store is almost ready, with La Casa del Habano status and two floors featuring bespoke DeArt…
March 16, 2026
Cigar Industry
Havana is Not Falling: Nine Days on the Ground in Cuba’s Crisis
Headlines predicted collapse. We went to Havana to see for ourselves. Over nine days we found a city adapting, not breaking. The…
March 6, 2026
News
VegaFina and Great Wall Cigar Release Second Fusion Edition Blend
The Fusion Edition cigar returns in a new Coronas Gordas format, blending tobaccos from four countries at Great Wall Cigar's Shifang factory.…
March 6, 2026
News
VegaFina Releases Limited Edition San Juan de la Maguana
Tabacalera de García has released VegaFina Serie 2 San Juan de la Maguana, a limited edition double figurado paying tribute to the…
March 4, 2026
News
The Cigar Masters Launches Premium Online Cigar Education Platform
The Cigar Masters has launched an online cigar education platform featuring more than 25 hours of professionally produced content, led by Kirby…
February 20, 2026
News
Dominique London Appoints Neil Millington For Pall Mall Flagship
Dominique London has appointed Neil Millington as Hospitality and Vintage Humidor Manager for its forthcoming Pall Mall flagship in London, bringing nearly…
February 20, 2026
Cigar Articles
Trinidad Corcel Year of The Horse 2026 Cigar Tasting
Habanos has released the Trinidad Corcel Year of the Horse 2026, the latest cigar in its annual Zodiac series. In our latest…
February 18, 2026