In a recent development within the cigar industry, Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc. has initiated a lawsuit against Davidoff of Geneva, USA, Inc. The legal action, centered around Davidoff’s limited edition “Year of the Dragon” cigar, claims infringement on Gurkha’s dragon-related trademarks. Background of the Dispute:The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern…

Pacific Cigar Co. celebrated its 30th anniversary with a luxurious collection created in partnership with French woodworking company Elie Bleu and Cuban cigar artisans. The extravagant set consists of high-end humidors filled with 31 Regional Edition Cuban cigars, a cigar cutter, a lighter, and a curated timepiece from Cuervo y Sobrinos.

In 2023, the US cigar market witnessed a slight decrease in imported handmade cigars, particularly from Nicaragua and Honduras. Despite the 3.2% dip, nearly 450 million units are expected by year-end, implying industry resilience.

Selected Tobacco S.A. has transformed its NFT concept into a tangible luxury experience with the Atabey Black Ritos cigar, merging digital art and fine tobacco. Rolled in 2018, the cigar features an Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper and an undisclosed filler blend, including Peruvian ligero. The exclusive production of 200 cigar boxes will be available at ten…

In a bold move last month, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak introduced a groundbreaking proposal to curb tobacco use in the United Kingdom. The proposal, if passed, would impose a lifetime ban on the purchase of tobacco products for anyone born after January 1, 2009. This initiative marks a significant step in public health policy, aiming…