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• Texas-Based Boutique Cigar Company Introduces Porchlight, Confessional, and Back Booth

  Brolo Cigar Co., an independently owned boutique cigar company founded by husband-and-wife team Joshua and Kaitlyn Stephens, is preparing to officially enter the premium cigar market with the launch of its inaugural core lineup: Porchlight, Confessional, and Back Booth.

• Powstanie Announces War Bear 2026, Its Most Limited War Bear Release to Date

  Launching Veterans Day, November 11, with only 390 boxes available for purchase.

• Arnold André and Joya de Nicaragua End Partnership at the End of the Year

  Germany’s largest cigar manufacturer, Arnold André GmbH, and the oldest Nicaraguan cigar manufacturer, Joya de Nicaragua, are ending their long-standing distribution partnership at year's end

• La Flor Dominicana Announces Release of the Andalusian Bull S.T. Dupont Line 2 Lighter

  La Flor Dominicana announces the Limited Edition La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull S.T. Dupont Line 2 Lighter, created in collaboration with S.T. Dupont and shipping November 9th 2026.

• J.C. Newman Debuts New Cuesta-Rey Design at Big Smoke Las Vegas

  J.C. Newman joins cigar enthusiasts from around the world this weekend at Cigar Aficionado's Big Smoke Las Vegas, where the company will debut their newly redesigned Cuesta-Rey cigar bands.

• Plasencia Launches 2026 Holiday Collection

  Plasencia Cigars announces its 2026 Plasencia 5 Toro Cigar Holiday Collection, a curated gift pack featuring five cigars from the company's portfolio. 

• La Casa Del Habano Berlin am Osthafen Unveils Upcoming Event Schedule

  As the temperature drops, La Casa del Habano Berlin opens its doors for a series of autumn and winter evenings dedicated to Cuban cigars.

• Selected Tobacco Unveils Petit Edition

  The Selected Tobacco Petit Edition is an exclusive five-cigar set celebrating the portfolio.

• InterTabac, NUBIZ and InterSupply: The Highlights of 2026. The Opportunities of 2027.

  InterTabac, NUBIZ and InterSupply look ahead to their 2027 edition, with preparations already underway and more than 90 per cent of exhibitors planning to return.

• S.T. Dupont Presents The Dust Collection

  The Dust Collection combines Urushi lacquer, gold and palladium in innovative colour variations, showcasing S.T. Dupont’s signature lacquer craftsmanship across the Ligne 2 and Le Grand Dupont lighters.

• Marko Bilić Appointed as Global Brand Ambassador for Nobdesign

  Marko Bilić, Founder of the Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) and President of Club Mareva, has been officially appointed as the Global Brand Ambassador for Nobdesign.

• Saint Luis Rey and Christian Eiroa Introduce 30th Anniversary Maduro

  Altadis U.S.A. introduces Saint Luis Rey Eiroa 30th Anniversary Maduro.

• Selected Tobacco Celebrates Grand Opening in Madrid

  On October 10 and 11, 2026 guests from across the premium cigar industry gathered in Madrid to celebrate the grand opening of Selected Tobacco's new five-story facility.

• MBombay Releases Kesara Pyramid 2020 and MQBA Mayura Pyramid 2019

  Two single-run limited editions, rolled years before release and the first MBombay sizes outside its toro and robusto pair.

• Plasencia Cigars Unveils El Año De La Cabra, The 2027 Limited-Edition Chinese Zodiac Cigar

  Plasencia Cigars announces El Año de la Cabra (Year of the Goat), the seventh annual release celebrating Chinese New Year.

• Davidoff Cigars Launches Year of the Sheep Limited Edition 2027

  Davidoff marks the Year of the Sheep with the third release of its new global cycle dedicated to the Chinese zodiac.

• Havana Hidden Gems Featuring the “A” Collection

  SPINK Hong Kong is honoured to present the “A” Collection, an exceptional single-owner cigar collection spanning Lots 1 to 234, at its Fine Cigar Auction on Thursday, 5 November 2026.

• Casa Carrillo Announces the 2026 TAA Exclusive Cigar

  Casa Carrillo proudly announces the 2026 Casa Carrillo TAA Exclusive, a limited-edition release created exclusively for members of the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA).

• Digging Deep: The Story Behind Casa De Gary’s Underground Humidor

  An inherited collection of cigars gave Garry a bold idea: to build a cellar designed as a humidor all by himself in 30 days, in order to properly store the heirlooms.

• Selected Tobacco Introduces Robusto Edition Set

  The Robusto Edition Set is an exclusive collector’s release honoring the guests of the Selected Tobacco facility grand opening in Madrid on the weekend of October 10th and 11th.

• Casa Carrillo’s Limited-Edition Release Honors Military Personnel, Veterans, and First Responders

  With an entirely different blend for 2026, Battleborn Heroes honors military personnel, veterans, police officers, firefighters, and first responders.

• BUENA VISTA Toro Sampler

  The new BUENA VISTA Toro Sampler brings together three long-filler cigars with distinct flavor profiles.

• Cigar Culture Summit Africa: Johannesburg Debut Brings the Global Cigar Community Together

  Visitors from 14 countries gathered in South Africa – next edition already in planning.

• J.C. Newman Introduces Brick House Beginnings Ciento Por Ciento at TAA

  This TAA exclusive has been aged for five years and is limited to only 800 boxes.

• Arturo Fuente, Casa Carrillo, Padrón and Rocky Patel Join World Cigar Show Dubai Lineup

  The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is encouraging premium cigar retailers, manufacturers, distributors and hospitality professionals to make plans for World Cigar Show, returning to the Dubai World Trade Centre November 10–11, 2026.

• Smoke Friendly: Q Cigar Room, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

  In Enoch, Alberta, Q Cigar Room offers Canadian cigar enthusiasts a rare refuge from the winter cold, pairing fine cigars, thoughtfully crafted cocktails and fireside comfort.

• Davidoff Launches the City Edition

  Davidoff Cigars unveils the City Edition, a new limited-release series of cigars dedicated exclusively to the Davidoff of Geneva since 1911 flagship stores.

• Three Leaf: The Development of Cigar Culture in Saudi Arabia

  With three boutiques in Riyadh and Jeddah and a fourth location planned, Three Leaf Cigar Boutique is part of Saudi Arabia’s developing cigar culture, combining retail, lounges and cultural events.

• Plasencia Cigars Promotes Javier Carranza to Vice President of Sales, United States

  Plasencia Cigars proudly announces the promotion of Javier Carranza to Vice President of Sales, United States, recognizing his instrumental role in developing the company's U.S. business and his continued contributions to its growth.

• Where to Buy, What to Visit, What's On: A New Guide to Cigar Travel in Nicaragua

  Nicaragua has spent much of the past two decades near the top of the cigar world, and more passionados than ever are coming to see where their cigars are made. A new independent website, nicaraguan-cigars.com, makes planning that trip easier.

• Tabacalera USA Announces New Roles for Key Leadership

  Tabacalera USA is pleased to announce new leadership positions for Brad Winstead, Davide Moro and Nicolas Maslowski.

• Plasencia Cigars and Corona Cigar Company Expand Product Partnership with Alma Fuerte

  New Alma Fuerte Torpedo Semi-Boxpressed joins the exclusive Colorado Claro-wrapped Alma del Cielo Robusto Gordo, now presented in Plasencia's new packaging.

• Vandermarliere Cigar Family Celebrates its 100th Company Anniversary

  With a two-day programme in Belgium, the Vandermarliere Cigar Family celebrated its 100th anniversary.

• German Engineered Blends "Weltschmerz" and "Raumzeit" are now Available

  German Engineered Cigars´ Nicaraguan blends Raumzeit and Weltschmerz are available to order at the company's distributors now, completing the lineup alongside Kraftwerk, RVGN, and RVGN Extrem.

• Hooten Young Secures U.S. Design Patent for The Cartridge, Featured in the Ma Deuce Cigar Selection

  Hooten Young LLC announces the issuance of U.S. Design Patent No. D1,124,474 S, protecting the ornamental design of the company’s distinctive cigar shape known as The Cartridge.

• Cigar Regulations Update: Germany, Norway and Spain

  Each month, Paul Varakas, Director General of the European Cigar Manufacturers Association (ECMA), highlights the latest developments affecting cigar consumers and retailers across Europe.

• Cigar Culture Summit Africa 2026

  In less than two weeks, from 23 to 25 October, Johannesburg will be the focus of the cigar industry. Enthusiasts, experts, brands, and manufacturers will meet at the Cigar Culture Summit Africa 2026 at the Emperor Casino.

• SCHUSTER XO: Limited Edition with 2004 Cameroon Wrapper

  Cigarrenfabrik August Schuster introduces the SCHUSTER XO – 2004 Cameroon Wrapper, a limited-edition cigarillo line featuring Cameroon wrapper tobacco harvested in 2004 and aged for more than two decades.

• Daniel Höldke Takes Over Paul Bugge GmbH

  Norbert Höldke will remain active as a brand ambassador. The focus of the next phase of development will be on expanding the company’s own brands, strengthening the specialty retail sector, and advancing international brand development.

• Fabrica 5 Launches 2 Sisters Line with Sorella di Notte: Sister of the Night

  Sister of the Night, is the first release of the new 2 Sisters marca.

• Cohiba Talisman has its Day View Presenting New Features

  The Cohiba Talisman is the newest ‘vitola’ inside the brand’s Linea Clásica.

• Indonesian Cigar Festival 2026: Bringing Indonesia’s Cigar Industry to the Global Stage

  The Indonesian Cigar Festival 2026 (ICF) brought together Indonesia’s local cigar industry with elements of culture, lifestyle, and entertainment in a three-day event held at Bali Collection, The Nusa Dua, Bali, from October 1 to 3, 2026.

• From Cigar Culture to Contemporary Art: Takeshi Ikeda Presents “TIME WORN” in Tokyo

  Japanese contemporary artist Takeshi Ikeda, known for creating artworks from cigar ribbons, recently presented his solo exhibition TIME WORN at the Isetan Shinjuku Art Gallery, Tokyo.

• The New England Cigar Expo 2026

  At the 2026 New England Cigar Expo, premium tobacco, big personalities, comedy, competition, and a $25,000 game show came together for a weekend unlike anything else on the planet.

• Casa Carrillo Expands Pledge Purple  with New Robusto Size

  Casa Carrillo announces the addition of a new Robusto size to the Pledge Purple Premier Collection, expanding one of the company’s releases with a new format designed to deliver the signature Pledge Purple experience in a more compact presentation.

• PCA in Korea 2026: The Cigar Academy Seoul Launch with Pierre Ltd.

  The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced PCA in Korea 2026, an official visit to Seoul from December 7-10, 2026, culminating in the first Seoul launch of The Cigar Academy (TCA) in partnership with Pierre Ltd., PCA and TCA's official launch partner in Korea.

• Cava París Relocates to Calle París in Barcelona and Expands Its Cigar Offering

  The tobacconist has opened a redesigned store featuring a 22 m² walk-in humidor, while its online platform Humibest focuses on premium cigar accessories.

• Cigar Worth Launches October 12th

  David Garofalo announced the October 12 launch of the world’s first valuation platform created for premium cigars.

• Habanos S.A. Launches Montecristo Fragata

  Habanos S.A. presents Montecristo Fragata - a new travel humidor created exclusively for the Duty Free & Travel Retail channels.

• Gestocigars Sees Growing Demand for Affordable Overruns

  Gestocigars is seeing increasing interest in more affordable cigars as consumers become more price-conscious. According to the Swiss company, it is currently selling more cigars, but at a lower average price than in previous years.