Akteure der internationalen Zigarrenbranche sollten sich den 23. bis 25. Oktober 2026 im Kalender vormerken. Im Mai hatte die Messe Dortmund angekündigt, mit dem Cigar Culture Summit nach Südafrika zu expandieren. Nun stehen weitere Details fest: Das Format, das auf der InterTabac 2025 Premiere feierte, findet nicht nur am 14. September in Dortmund statt. Rund einen Monat später wird Johannesburg zum Treffpunkt der nationalen und internationalen Zigarrenbranche.
Bolivar Rolls Out Two Bigger Sizes Fan-Favorite Blend
Bolivar announced the release of the new Cofradia and Cofradia Oscuro 770s.
J.C. Newman Launches Diamond Crown in Celebration of Tampa
On July 15, 1887, the Florida Legislature officially incorporated the City of Tampa. As J.C. Newman celebrates the 139th anniversary of the city they proudly call home, the company reflects upon the rich cigar-making heritage that built Cigar City — a legacy they are proud to preserve every day at their El Reloj cigar factory and museum. In commemoration of this special occasion, J.C. Newman invites you to light up a Diamond Crown Tampa cigar.
PCA Connect Asia Gathers Momentum
The PCA has confirmed the complete roster of Premier Event Sponsors for PCA Connect Asia, taking place in Hong Kong.
PROCIGAR and Partners Launch Immersive Experience
The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (PROCIGAR), together with the Ministry of Culture, the General Directorate of Museums, and the Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration Museum, officially introduced the Immersive Experience: Santiago de los Caballeros and the Tobacco Tradition to the press.
Casa Carrillo Announces Encore Noir II
An international exclusive continues the legacy of encore with a limited U.S. launch event at two guys smoke shop.
United Cigars and Arnold André Announce Launch of Independence
Following the success of the Independence Firecracker, United Cigars and Arnold André are proud to announce the ongoing production launch of Independence, the newest permanent offering in the Arnold André premium cigar portfolio.
Inca Gordito: Kistenformat Erweitert die Peruanische Premiumserie
Die Inca-Serie erhält Zuwachs: Gemeinsam mit Kopp Tobaccos wurde die neue Inca Gordito entwickelt, die exklusiv in einer eleganten 12er-Kiste erscheint. Mit dem neuen Format erweitert die vollständig aus peruanischen Tabaken gefertigte Premiumzigarre das Sortiment um eine kompakte Variante.
Rumgenuss und Karibikflair in Wien
Am 18. und 19. September 2026 wird die Ottakringer Brauerei bereits zum elften Mal zur Bühne für eines der bedeutendsten Rum-Events Europas.
AP Cigar | Alton, Illinois
Just across the famed Mississippi River from St. Louis and a little north lies the town of Alton in the state of Illinois.
3 Boutique Brands Visit 3 Canadian Provinces
Three boutique cigar brands took their show on the road across the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba in July for the 3 Legends Tour, giving Canadian cigar enthusiasts the chance to meet the faces behind the brands and experience some of their newest releases before they receive national distribution.
CAA President Scott Pearce Testifies Before U.S. Trade Officials
The Cigar Association of America (CAA) President Scott Pearce testified yesterday before the Section 301 Committee, an interagency group including the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the Department of Commerce, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Labor, and other agencies that assess the impact of trade policy. This was the final public hearing on the proposed tariff schedule, which would set a 12.5% rate for most cigar-producing countries.


