Cigar News

Antiques Roadshow guest stunned to discover the value of an old cigar found in her attic which was owned by a VERY famous person

By Cody Carden / October 17, 2023

United Kingdom: The lady had also brought along an old cigar in a cardboard tube saying: ‘As you can see it’s addressed to Morris [her father in-law] from Mr Churchill’.…

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Central American Culture’s Influence on the Premium Cigar Industry

By Cody Carden / October 15, 2023

Across Latin America, where ancient traditions and rich culture intertwine, lies the premium cigar industry’s heart and soul. The story of culture in the Americas and its profound influence on…

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New bill would allow new cigar bars to open, launching fears over indoor smoking

By Harrison Clark / October 12, 2023

Wisconsin: Newly proposed legislation could soon allow more cigar bars to open in Wisconsin, nearly 15 years after the state passed a law to make indoor spaces smoke free.

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The perfect cigar: Inside the rolling room of the last hand-rolled factory in the U.S.

By Harrison Clark / October 10, 2023

Florida: You are immediately transported back in time when you walk into the J.C. Newnan Cigar Co in Ybor City. The employees at the factory are artisans, channeling generations of…

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Wisconsin Introduces Bill Allowing For New Cigar Bars

By Harrison Clark / October 4, 2023

Wisconsin: The Badger State is following the lead of other states nationwide by aiming to make cigar smoking more accessible to enthusiasts. Last week, a new bill was introduced in…

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Tampa has 25 remaining cigar factories, 23 are being used. Here’s how.

By Harrison Clark / October 3, 2023

Florida: In the 1920s, there were more than 200 cigar factories, mostly in Ybor City and West Tampa, making Tampa the global hub of the industry.

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U.S. Tobacconists Report Increased Sales in 2023

By Cody Carden / October 3, 2023

According to a recent Cigar Aficionado article, the majority of U.S. tobacconists report increased sales this year. The cigar industry is experiencing a boom, with 69.1% of U.S. cigar retailers…

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DOJ Appeals FDA Premium Cigar Decision

By Harrison Clark / September 30, 2023

Federal: The premium cigar industry recently declared victory in the fight against oversight by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Celebrations may have been premature.

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GOVERNMENT WILL APPEAL FDA PREMIUM CIGAR LAWSUIT DECISION

By Harrison Clark / September 29, 2023

Federal: The FDA premium cigar lawsuit is not over just yet.

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Framing Mexico: Breathing new life into ancient tobacco traditions

By Harrison Clark / September 25, 2023

Mexico: “My grandmother showed me the leaves when I was a child. These leaves changed my life and when she died, I knew they would become my life’s work.” 

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