German Court: Non-Cuban Companies Prevented From Using “Habano” & “Cubano”

In 2020, Habanos S.A. asked a Munich court to prevent other companies from using terms like cubano and habano to describe cigars or the tobacco inside of them.

Habanos S.A. Pulls Out of InterTabac Trade Show

Habanos S.A.’s decision to not exhibit comes after similar moves from Davidoff, STG and others. InterTabac 2024 will take place Sept. 19-21 in Dortmund, Germany.

AVO Expressions Limited Edition 2024, D-Nice Collaboration, Goes on Sale (Update)

The AVO Expressions Limited Edition 2024 is the result of a two-year collaboration with D-Nice, a pioneering hip-hop DJ.

Elie Bleu V-Cutter Shown Off at PCA 2024

This is the company’s first v-cutter. It will ship in September.

Elie Bleu Adds El Capitolio Cigar Stand

The new cigar stand is inspired by El Capitolio, Cuba’s national capitol building. It will begin shipping to stores next month.

Eladio Díaz 70 Aniversario

Eladio Díaz is famous for his birthday cigars, now they are produced by his own factory.

Meerapfel Cigar Ernest Lonsdale

The third blend in the Meerapfel Cigar portfolio is named after Ernest Meerapfel, who explored tobaccos outside of Europe.

U.K.’s Generational Tobacco Ban Clears Key Vote

If passed, it would be illegal for anyone born after 2008 to purchase tobacco products in the U.K. The bill now heads to committees where it can be further debated and amended.

Umbagog Bronzeback, StillWell Star Aromatic No. 22 & Sobrmesa Brûlée Wagashi Begin Shipping

One cigar is brand new, one has been renamed and the last is a retailer exclusive that is now being shipped to stores nationwide.

Gran Habano 20th Aniversario Maduro, Corojo No. 7 Previewed at PCA 2024

Those two releases will debut in leather cases that contain 10 cigars and a torch lighter.