On July 23, 2025, China Tobacco International (HK) Co., Ltd. and China Tobacco Sichuan Industrial Co., Ltd. formalized an exclusive global distribution agreement for Great Wall Cigars, excluding the Chinese mainland market, at the Great Wall Cigar Factory in Shifang, Sichuan.
J.C. Newman Celebrates the 36th Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge
In Canton, Ohio, J.C. Newman Cigar Company celebrated the opening of its 36th Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge at OSI Tobacco before the NFL kicked off its 2025 season with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. Cigar enthusiasts from across Ohio gathered for an evening of featuring Diamond Crown luxury cigars and football.
Dominique London and Tang Tobacco Announce Strategic Partnership
Dominique London, Europe’s largest premium cigar and spirits retailer, has announced a strategic partnership agreement with Tang Tobacco Limited, the shareholder of The Pacific Cigar Company Limited, the distributor for Habanos in Asia Pacific.
Casa Carrillo Announces Encore Black Bulwarks
Casa Carrillo Cigars announces the release of the Encore Black Bulwarks, shipping to select retailers this week.
Raíces Enters the Swiss Market
Raíces Cubanas has partnered with The Royal Cigar Company AG, who will distribute the Raíces brand throughout Switzerland.
Cao Unveils Stokk, a Limited-Edition Cigar That Changes Midway
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).
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.
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.
