A story shaped by heritage, hard work, and the American dream reaches its conclusion — the final chapter of The American Story is now live. In this docuseries, J.C. Newman highlights the people and components that make the first 100% all-American cigar possible.
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Platinum Nova Takes Flight with Royal Falcon Debut at PCA 2026
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Oscar Valladares Unveils Colaboraciones Series at PCA 2026
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La Flor Dominicana and ProjectCarbon Unite at PCA 2026
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La Aurora Deepens Its Family Creed Series with Perseverancia
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KB Cigars Adds Overtime, Ixtelli Robusto and Ixtelli Sampler Pack
Knowledge
Jeremy Stamkos to Release Cigar Sanctuaries at PCA26
Jeremy Stamkos will officially release Cigar Sanctuaries: The Art and Science of the Modern Indoor Cigar Lounge at PCA26, the Premium Cigar Association’s annual trade show hosted in New Orleans.
J.C. Newman Premieres Chapter One of “The American Story”
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. premieres The American Story | Chapter One — a new multi-part docuseries celebrating the journey behind The American, the first and only 100% all-American cigar.
Cigar Scene
Plasencia Cigars Introduces New Packaging
Plasencia Cigars introduces new packaging across its portfolio, marking the first full expression of the brand’s recently updated identity, including its new logo.
New Releases
Platinum Nova Takes Flight with Royal Falcon Debut at PCA 2026
Platinum Nova, the family-owned boutique cigar company known for its ultra-premium, limited-edition offerings, made a memorable entrance at the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans with the debut of its newest release, the Royal Falcon.
Ratings & Awards
Cigar Journal’s Best Buy Cigars Of The Year 2025
The best cigars at the best price. This is what many cigar lovers are looking for.
Cigar Friendly
The Cigar Humidor is the Newest Habanos Specialist in Colombia
The new Habanos Specialist is located near two of the most important and fastest growing event centers in Bogotá, the Nemesio Camacho El Campín stadium and the Movistar Arena. I
The Cigar Humidor is the Newest Habanos Specialist in Colombia
The new Habanos Specialist is located near two of the most important and fastest growing event centers in Bogotá, the Nemesio Camacho El Campín stadium and the Movistar Arena. I
Procigar 2026 Auction Surpasses Half a Million Dollars
The Procigar 2026 humidor auction has surpassed the half-million-dollar mark, setting a new record of $534,100. Masterfully conducted, as always, by Michael Herklots, the auction reached its climax when AJ Fernandez bid $150,000 for the Arturo Fuente humidor.
From the Magazine
José O. Padrón’s: Unforgettable Moments
José Orlando Padrón, founder of the world-renowned cigar brand and pioneer of the Nicaraguan cigar industry, celebrated his 91st birthday in the middle of this year. The most valuable present to mark this jubilee, however, was prepared by and for himself (and, above all, for us passionados). In line with the Cuban poet and author…
Turmeaus Cigars & Whisky – UK’s Largest Cigar Shop
Liverpool’s favorite tiny tobacconist, Turmeaus, has just become the UK’s largest specialist cigar shop. C.Gars Ltd took over Turmeaus in 2003. The London-based company’s new flagship store, rechristened Turmeaus Cigars and Whisky, is now in the center of Liverpool.
The Taste of Havana
Recently published, the cookbook The Taste of Havana has numerous original Cuban recipes, is full of funny anecdotes and enlivened with colorful photos. Our Cigar Journal cook, Walter Monschein, tested the recipes and has put together a Cuban menu from the book for you. Put on whatever music you like – son cubano, rumba, salsa or reguetón – turn on the stove, and start cooking!
Las Vegas
Even Las Vegas has its limitations, at least when it comes to smoking. But there are still plenty of great cigar spots in the city, both on and off the Strip.
José O. Padrón’s: Unforgettable Moments
José Orlando Padrón, founder of the world-renowned cigar brand and pioneer of the Nicaraguan cigar industry, celebrated his 91st birthday in the middle of this year. The most valuable present to mark this jubilee, however, was prepared by and for himself (and, above all, for us passionados). In line with the Cuban poet and author…
Brand Focus: How Eiroa’s Asylum Came to Be
Asylum is the new brand from Christian Eiroa and Tom Lazuka, and it is known for being huge. The big cigars measure 7 x 70 and 8 x 80. But how did the brand come about? According to Tom Lazuka, it was his idea.
Sexy Cocktails in Berlin
“Poor, but sexy!” This is the motto of Germany’s capital. The description of the city of former mayor Klaus Wowereit is evidenced in many subject areas – from the economic situation to the hip trendy neighborhoods. In one area, though, it’s not quite true: the city’s bar scene. It isn’t poor, and in its diversity is very sexy.
The Favorite Wrapper
What makes the cigar manufactures and smokers of the world praise the ecuadorean wrapper? Take a trip with Cigar Journal to a country made to grow wrapper and you might just find out why.
FDA: Regulation of Premium Cigars Now On Hold
Federal Court Holds FDA Regulation of Premium Cigars to be “Arbitrary and Capricious”.
