CAO announces the release of Stokk, the latest addition to its Arcana series and the brand’s most experimental blend to date.
Great Wall Cigar Unveils Two New Products
On June 30th 2025, China’s Great Wall Cigars hosted a “Cigar Industry Networking and New Product Tasting Event” at their flagship store and lounge in Hong Kong. The event, co-hosted by Sichuan China Tobacco Industrial Co., Ltd. and China Tobacco International (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., brought together cigar distributors, media, and cigar passionados from Hong Kong and Macau to discuss market trends and participate in the release of two new Great Wall cigars: the Great Wall (Spectacular No. 3 Extra Finos) and the Great Wall (Year of the Horse Zodiac Limited Edition).
Tobacco Patron Heinrich Villiger Passed Away at the Age of 95
Heinrich Villiger passed away peacefully on 25 July 2025 at the age of 95.
Registration Now Open for Puro Sabor 2026
Registration for the Puro Sabor 2026 Festival is now officially open.
Alec Bradley With The New Kintsugi Wabi Sabi
Alec Bradley announces the launch of Kintsugi Wabi Sabi, a limited-edition follow-up to one of the brand’s most celebrated cigars.
Montecristo Open Line Grows with New Open Slam Vitola
Habanos, S.A. expands LĂnea Montecristo Open with the launch of the Open Slam vitola.
H.Upmann Magnum Finite Limited Edition 2024
Habanos, S.A. presented in a world premiere in Spain: H.Upmann Magnum Finite Limited Edition 2024.
CAO Introduces “Surplus” Line
CAO is expanding its portfolio with the launch of Surplus by CAO.
Cohiba announces the Rubicon
Cohiba announces the release of Cohiba Rubicon, a full-time addition to its portfolio and an evolution of the brand’s blending philosophy.
Niche products and EU SMEs hit the most by Commission’s proposal
On 16 July 2025, the European Commission unveiled a proposal to revise the Tobacco Excise Directive.
Amarati Signs Exclusive North America Deal with CSI
Amarati Cigars is proud to announce an exclusive sales broker partnership with Cigars Specialist International (CSI) for the North American market.
J.C. Newman Launches Diamond Crown Tampa at Corona Cigar Co.

This week, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. launched Diamond Crown Tampa at the Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge at Corona Cigar Co. in Tampa, Florida.Â