Drew Estate Announces Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano - A Distinctly Dominican Undercrown

Since its birth on the factory floor, Undercrown has always represented the spirit of the Underdog. This newest extension to the Undercrown line sees this familiar Underdog spirit extend past Nicaragua to the fields of the Dominican Republic to create an Undercrown unlike any before.

Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano is a defining new chapter for the Undercrown brand, one deeply rooted in the DR. For the first time, Undercrown embraces a Dominican filler-forward expression, with the elegant and rich Dominican filler tobaccos in full spotlight. At the core of El Tigre is a beautiful pairing of Dominican HVA and C-98 leaves, tobaccos selected specifically for their balance, structure, and aromatic depth. Together, they build a layered, expressive base of flavors easily enjoyed by any fan of premium cigars.

Above the Dominican base, El Tigre Dominicano features a Connecticut Corojo H99 Hybrid binder and an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper. Finished in a soft box-pressed format, this blend presents a medium-to-full bodied flavor profile that is refined and expressive. Notes of white pepper and roasted espresso unfold throughout the experience, supported by earthy undertones that bring depth and continuity to this undeniably Undercrown experience.

“El Tigre Dominicano means so much to all of us at Drew Estate,” explains company Founder & President Jonathan Drew Sann. “While handmade in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica, El Tigre strikes at the filler-forward core of the Dominican Republic, with layers and layers of complex transitions. Seriously, the El Tigre blend brings Undercrown to a whole new level. It’s a cigar that’s now in my personal daily rotation. Everyone at the office can’t stop smoking them … I’m super curious to see the consumer response to this blend.”

Available Sizes:

Box-Pressed Corona Viva (5 3/4" x 46) $11.50 (Box of 20, $230.00)

Box-Pressed Robusto (5" x 50) $12.75 (Box of 20, $255.00)

Box-Pressed Toro (6" x 50) $13.00 (Box of 20, $260.00)

Box-Pressed Gordo (6" x 60) $14.50 (Box of 20, $290.00)

 

Product Details:

Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra

Binder: Connecticut Corojo H99 Hybrid

Filler: Dominican-forward HVA & C-98

Body: Medium-Full

Taste Profile: Elegance, Silky Spice, White Pepper, Roasted Espresso, Earth

 Undercrown El Tigre is an unprecedented addition to the Undercrown portfolio. First shared as the “Fire” blend of the inaugural Early Access packs, El Tigre will be fully unveiled and available to order for attendees of the PCA Trade Show on April 18th. Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano will ship to retailers in April 2026.

Pospiech Introduces "Smoke This Trust Me" — A Bold New Cigar Line Engineered for Brick-and-Mortar Retail

Pospiech today announced the launch of Smoke This Trust Me, a new premium cigar line crafted in the world-renowned tobacco region of Estelí, Nicaragua. Available in three distinct blends — Connecticut, Habano, and Maduro — Smoke This Trust Me is designed from the ground up to empower independent retailers and bring unmatched value directly to walk-in customers.

Three Blends. One Mission.

All three blends in the Smoke This Trust Me line are long filler cigars produced in Estelí, Nicaragua — one of the most celebrated cigar-making regions on the planet. While the specific blend compositions and factory remain proprietary, each cigar delivers a distinct smoking experience tailored to a wide range of palates:

Connecticut — A smooth, approachable wrapper for the discerning mild-to-medium smoker.

Habano — A spicy, complex profile with rich body and depth.

Maduro — Full-bodied and naturally sweet, for those who prefer a darker, bolder smoke.

Each blend is available in three vitolas: Robusto (5 x 50), Toro (6 x 52), and Gordo (6 x 60) — offering something for every preference without compromising on value.

Pricing & Availability

Smoke This Trust Me carries a uniform MSRP of $8.00 per cigar across all three blends and all three sizes. Cigars are available in bundles only, displayed in-store with bold "Buy 3 Get 1 Free" packaging — a retail-forward program designed to give independent shops a powerful selling tool right on the sales floor.

Built for Brick-and-Mortar

The driving philosophy behind Smoke This Trust Me is simple: give local cigar shops a compelling value product that keeps customers walking through the door instead of waiting at the mailbox.

"I wanted to create a program that helps brick-and-mortar retailers compete against catalog retailers — without affecting margins. A local shop should be able to offer real value to a walk-in customer, right then and there, instead of that customer going home to order online and waiting days just to save a couple bucks."

— Gregg Szczepankiewicz, Co-Founder, Pospiech

By presenting the Buy 3 Get 1 Free promotion directly on the display box, retailers can offer a transparent, compelling deal at the point of sale — no coupons, no websites, no waiting. The program is structured to protect retailer margins while delivering genuine value that catalog and online competitors simply cannot match for the walk-in shopper.

DIESEL BRINGS THE SMOKE WITH NEW “BURNT ENDS” CIGAR

After selling out of the first year of Backyard BBQ last summer, Diesel is bringing a second helping to the table: Diesel Backyard BBQ Series Burnt Ends.

Burnt Ends is the second cigar in Diesel’s Backyard BBQ line and packs the same punch as its predecessor. Created to be every griller's perfect cookout companion, Burnt Ends is ready for summer smoking season.

Held together by a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper and a Nicaraguan binder, and wrapped around powerful Nicaraguan filler tobacco, Burnt Ends is truly Bold by Design.

The cigars were produced at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in Nicaragua.

Justin Andrews, Global Brand Manager Ambassador of Diesel Cigars, said, “We wanted to create something that would celebrate the true spirit of summer. A cigar that brings people together and makes them happy without putting you in the poorhouse. This cigar is designed to be bought by the box and smoked with your friends. If you pull up to the cookout with a box of Burnt Ends, you’ll definitely be invited to the next one.”

Diesel Burnt Ends comes in a 6X52 toro size, packaged in 10-count grab-and-go boxes, with a Suggested Retail Price (SRP) of $74.99 per box. It will begin shipping on May 1st, 2026.

Diesel Burnt Ends Pack SRP $74.99

DIESEL PARTNERS WITH RABBIT HOLE WHISKEY TO RELEASE WHISKEY ROW FOUNDER’S COLLECTION NEVALLIER CIGAR

For the fourth year in a row, Diesel is releasing a Founders Collection cigar that partners with Rabbit Hole Whiskey for the Run for the Roses.

Diesel's most premium release to date, Nevallier’s Nicaraguan and Dominican Republic filler tobaccos are aged in Rabbit Hole Whiskey barrels, crafted from wood sourced from the Nevers and Allier forests. The French Oak, paired with the Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos create a distinct and unforgettable tasting profile.

Blended with Nicaraguan and Dominican Republic tobacco and wrapped in a Nicaraguan binder and Habano Ecuador wrapper, Nevallier is the Diesel founder’s choice for a race-day smoke.

Justin Andrews, Global Brand Ambassador of Diesel Cigars, said, “The weather is warm, the horses are running, and you deserve a cigar that can keep up. That’s why we created Nevallier. Using tobacco steeped in Rabbit Hole Whiskey barrels created from two different French forests and crafted from prime AJ Fernandez tobacco, it’s truly a Nicaraguan powerhouse.”

Diesel Founder’s Collection Nevallier is produced at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in Nicaragua and comes in the 6x52 toro size available in 10-count boxes. Nevallier will begin shipping in mid- May 2026.

Diesel Nevallier Per Cigar SRP $15.99

DIESEL UNLEASHES NEW 90+ RATED 4-PACK

Diesel Cigars has racked up an impressive slate of 90+ rated cigars over the years, and the brand is bringing four of them together in one epic, fan-friendly pack.

The new Diesel 90+ Rated Fresh Pack features four cigars that have all received a rating of 90 or higher from Cigar Aficionado. The cigars are: Whiskey Row, Whiskey Row Sherry Cask, Vintage Series Natural, and Vintage Series Maduro. While they include a range of tobaccos, all the cigars deliver bold, Nicaraguan smoking experiences that have become a Diesel trademark.

The cigars were produced at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez de Nicaragua, SA.

Justin Andrews, Global Brand Ambassador of Diesel Cigars, said, “For nearly two decades, Diesel has offered cigar lovers rich, unapologetic smokes of supreme quality. Now, we’re excited to bring together four amazing cigars that both fans and critics adore in a convenient 4-pack. In terms of a grab-and-go purchase, it really doesn’t get better than this.”

Each Diesel 90+ Rated Fresh Pack includes Boveda humidification. The cigars within the fresh pack are the same toro size. The 90+ Rated Fresh Pack has a Suggested Retail Price (SRP) of $34.99 per pouch. It will begin shipping on May 1st, 2026.

Diesel 90+ Rated Fresh Pack SRP $34.99

LA GLORIA CUBANA GOES BACK TO ITS ROOTS WITH THE RELEASE OF INTENCIÓN

La Gloria Cubana is on a mission to bring back the cigar style that established it as the Original Boutique Cigar Brand decades ago: bolder blends and larger ring sizes at a price all cigar lovers can enjoy.

While La Gloria Cubana has never compromised on quality, the brand wants to journey back to its core values of crafting cigars that stand out from the competition.

John Hakim, brand manager for La Gloria Cubana, says, “Everything about this cigar is intentional. With all of the gimmicks that flood the cigar industry, we wanted to remind fans why La Gloria Cubana deserves to have a spot in their humidor. La Gloria Cubana began with the intention to create satisfying, fuller-bodied cigars at a price all cigar lovers could access, so that’s exactly what we’re giving fans. Nothing flashy, just a real quality cigar.”

Intención is a medium/full-bodied blend that packs bold, spiced notes of chocolate and leather. Full of Nicaraguan Estelí Ligero and Viso, Honduran Jamastran Viso, and Honduran La Entrada Ligero filler tobacco. It’s held together by an Indonesian binder and a Mexican San Andrés wrapper, making for a memorable smoking experience.

This full-time blend is available in 20-count boxes in the following frontmarks: Gran Robusto (5"×54), Toro (6"×52), and Gigante (6"×60). Intención is produced at Scandinavian Tobacco Group Esteli, S.A. in Nicaragua and will begin shipping to retailers on April 20th, 2026.

Gran Robusto (5" × 54): SRP per cigar $5.99

Toro (6" × 52): SRP per cigar $6.99

Gigante (6" × 60): SRP per cigar $7.99

MACANUDO GOLD LABEL RETURNS FOR 2026 WITH NEW ‘GOLD BULLION’ VITOLA

Macanudo Gold Label returns for 2026, bringing its signature golden wrapper and consistently smooth, creamy profile back for a limited time. This year, the fan-favorite lineup includes ‘Gold Bullion’ — a 6” x 54 box-pressed vitola crafted to offer a new take on the blend.

What makes Gold Label distinct is its Connecticut Shade Capa Especial wrapper, harvested exclusively from the first and second primings of the tobacco plant. Positioned lower on the stalk, these leaves receive less sunlight, allowing them to develop higher natural sugar content and a lighter, more refined character.

The blend is rounded out with a Mexican binder, also drawn from the first and second primings, and a filler composed of Mexican and Dominican tobaccos, resulting in a profile that remains balanced, mellow and easy to enjoy.

Matt Wilson, Senior Brand Manager for Macanudo, said, “Gold Label is a release that continues to resonate with smokers year after year. With Gold Bullion, we’re introducing a box-pressed vitola for Gold Label that slightly shifts the smoking experience, while preserving the smooth, approachable character that defines the blend.”

Macanudo Gold Label is handcrafted at General Cigar Dominicana in Santiago, Dominican Republic. The collection will begin shipping to retailers in May 2026.

The Gold Label lineup includes the following cigars:

Macanudo Gold Label Hampton Court | Tubo (5 ½” x 42) – SRP per cigar $13.29

Macanudo Gold Label Lord Nelson (7” x 49) – SRP per cigar $13.79

Macanudo Gold Label Tudor (6” x 52) – SRP per cigar $13.49

Macanudo Gold Label Duke of York (5 ¼” x 54) – SRP per cigar $12.89

Macanudo Gold Label Shakespeare (6 ½” x 45) – SRP per cigar $12.69

Macanudo Gold Label Ascots (4 3 /16 ” x 32) – SRP per tin $26.89

Macanudo Gold Label Gold Bullion (6” x 54 | Box-Pressed) – SRP per cigar $13.49

Cohiba Introduces Limited-Edition Select Gift Set Sampler

Cohiba is releasing a new, limited-edition sampler this spring. The Cohiba Select Gift Set Sampler features a range of classic Cohibas ideal for gifting occasions.

The set brings together five of the brand’s most celebrated blends, allowing enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy a comprehensive variety of flavors and formats in a single, carefully curated collection.

The sampler includes a Cohiba Blue Rothschild (4½ x 50), Cohiba Nicaragua Robusto (4⅞ x 50), Cohiba Connecticut Robusto (5½ x 50), Cohiba Black Supremo (6 x 54), and an exclusive Cohiba Riviera Belicoso (5½ x 56). The Riviera Belicoso, offered here for the first time, provides a distinctive and collectible highlight. Featuring five cigars in multiple formats, the set includes profiles from bold and complex to smooth and balanced.

Sean Williams, Brand Ambassador for Cohiba, said, “The Cohiba Select Gift Set Sampler is a dream gift for any cigar enthusiast. Not only does it offer a wonderful introduction to Cohiba as a whole, but it also contains an exclusive Riviera Belicoso made available just for this project. If you love cigars, you couldn’t ask for a better present.”

Complete with an elegant gift box, the Cohiba Select Gift Set Sampler is perfect for Father’s Day, providing a masterfully blended journey through some of Cohiba’s most renowned blends. The Select Gift Set Sampler is available at a suggested retail price of $99.95. It will begin shipping to retailers in May.

J.SANN & SON Family Factory Brand Portfolio Sneak Peek: Five Wynwood Made Brand Recipes from Jonathan Drew Sann

J.SANN & SON is proud to present a first look at our family factory brand portfolio, a collection of five new brands made at Founder Jonathan Drew Sann’s family factory in Wynwood, Florida.

Attendees of the 2026 PCA Conference will get the first chance to view the collection and spend time with JD in a personal, one-on-one setting. Please visit JD inside the Drew Estate Booth #3241.

TIMING & SEQUENCING

Tobacco Selection - “In 2024, we began securing and purchasing tobaccos from small and large farms from all over the world. We continue to inspect and acquire leaf today. We will provide more information over the summer, as we finish the blending process in September 2026.”

Recipes & Blending - “The final blends, wrappers, and vitolas of each J.SANN & SON frontmark will be complete by September of 2026. ​ Early sample production will be shared with J.SANN & SON Core Purveyors throughout the U.S. and internationally. We will smoke them together. Stay tuned for key, early production blend tastings with Core Purveyors.”

Factory & Initial Production - “September is the current estimated date for full production to begin at the family factory in Wynwood. Four cigar rollers, manufacturing 500 cigars per day 100% by hand. Aging, color selection, quality control, and finally, packaging will all take place on premise at J.SANN & SON.”

First Shipments to Core Purveyors - “January is the current, estimated date to ship products to our Core Purveyors in the US and internationally. Drew Estate will be responsible for all sales and distribution of the five J.SANN & SON proprietary brands.”

WYNWOOD FAMILY FACTORY PORTFOLIO

The J.SANN & SON Family Factory Portfolio is comprised of five signature recipes that together form the foundation of the brand’s identity. Each blend is handcrafted at the Wynwood manufactory using hand-selected tobacco bales, reviewed personally by JD, and held to the exacting standard as found on The Family Guarantee Seal.

J.SANN & SON is among the most intimate and intentional cigar operations in the world. With only four rollers producing a strictly limited run of 500 cigars per day, every cigar is a testament to quality over quantity. Located just four blocks from JD’s home, our manufactory brings Jonathan back to his roots of living inside the factory.

J.SANN & SON “OUR TRADEMARK”

OUR TRADEMARK is the family branded-house that represents J.SANN & SON’s commitment, accountability and contribution to the culture of premium cigars. Every J.SANN & SON cigar will carry the J.SANN & SON secondary brand, including the Brooklyn Bridge and Sag Harbor Windmill. “OUR TRADEMARK harkens back to my beginnings in Brooklyn, New York in 1996, as well as the sixteen years that I lived in Estelí, Nicaragua during the early days of Drew Estate,” says Founder Jonathan Drew Sann “Today, my family and I live just four blocks from the family factory, where I oversee every detail of the manufactory.”

"MADRUGADA" by J.SANN & SON

“Dedicated to my son, JD2, who is half Nicaraguan and half Neoyorquino (from New York). MADRUGADA illustrates my love for him and the people of Nicaragua, who adopted me with open arms as their native son in 1998,” shares Jonathan Drew. “When JD2 thinks about his father someday when I am gone, I wish for him to remember my work ethic, my passion for people, and my love for the two countries that birthed our family craft. I hope that he becomes an honest man of high character and pours all his heart into his work product for both Drew Estate and J.SANN & SON. This is what the Madrugada brand means to me.”

"THIRTEEN YEARS" by J.SANN & SON

"Named after the thirteen years between selling Drew Estate and opening J.SANN & SON,” explains Jonathan Drew, “THIRTEEN YEARS is a testament to a promise made and a promise fulfilled . THIRTEEN YEARS is autobiographical in both brand and recipe, illustrating the journey of a generational brand. The striking artwork of CLEON PETERSON fosters storytelling elements of struggle in the fluctuating architecture of contemporary society … personally, I am a major collector of CLEON PETERSON art, including museum pieces, and am incredibly honored to have this collaboration.”

"WEST END CIGARS" by J.SANN & SON

West End is a collaboration between friends, one from New York, the other from the West End of Kentucky … honoring the neighborhoods that made us who we are. Every city has a West End, where the basic adversities of everyday life build our character and our will to persevere – the ‘baptismo de fuego’ that drives us to go beyond where anyone would have ever imagined. “True friends, Stacey Wade and I have never forgotten where we come from and dedicate this spirited brand to every city’s West End,” says Jonathan Drew.

"HOMEGROWN" by J.SANN & SON

"HOMEGROWN is a mixed-filler blend from the trimmings of the Wynwood-made brand recipes. It’s like eating hamburger made exclusively of filet mignon."

MACANUDO AND MYERS’S RUM™ COME TOGETHER FOR A JAMAICA-INSPIRED CIGAR

Macanudo is expanding its M by Macanudo lineup with M by Macanudo Myers’s Rum™, a flavor-infused cigar made in partnership with the iconic Jamaican rum brand of the same name.

The collaboration reflects the shared Jamaican heritage of both brands. Macanudo’s early cigars were crafted in Kingston, Jamaica, while Myers’s Rum built its legacy on the island’s rich rum-making tradition. This connection makes the partnership a natural fit, bringing together two brands with roots in Jamaica to create a cigar that captures the spirit of the island.

"Myers’s Rum is one of the most recognizable names associated with Jamaica, and its rich flavor profile made it a natural inspiration for this release,” said Matt Wilson, Senior Brand Manager for Macanudo. “With M by Macanudo Myers’s Rum, we wanted to create a cigar that celebrates the shared heritage of both brands while delivering a smooth and flavorful smoking experience.”

This marks the seventh cigar in the M by Macanudo lineup, which was created to elevate the flavored cigar category by combining premium tobacco blends with carefully crafted flavor infusions. The series offers a range of flavor-forward cigars designed to appeal to both seasoned cigar enthusiasts and those exploring infused cigars for the first time.

Handcrafted at General Cigar Dominicana, M by Macanudo Myers’s Rum™ features an Indonesian wrapper along with a Dominican binder and filler blend.

The cigar is available in a Robusto (5 x 50) format and will begin shipping to retailers in late April. Suggested retail price is $9.89 per cigar.

MACANUDO GOES BACK TO ITS ROOTS WITH NEW ECUADORIAN SHADE AND SUMATRA

Macanudo is reinforcing its core portfolio with the introduction of Macanudo Ecuadorian Shade and Macanudo Sumatra, two new cigars crafted to deliver distinct experiences while staying rooted in the brand’s legacy of smooth, consistent craftsmanship.

For generations, Macanudo has been a staple of shared moments — known for its approachable profile and unwavering consistency. With Ecuadorian Shade and Sumatra, the brand builds on that foundation, introducing a new way for smokers to engage with Macanudo and better match the cigar to the moment. Crafted from the same core blend and distinguished by their wrappers, the two cigars highlight how wrapper selection can shape a cigar’s overall character.

Macanudo Ecuadorian Shade features a silky Ecuadorian Shade wrapper that delivers a smoother, more refined experience, while Macanudo Sumatra is wrapped in Ecuadorian Sumatra leaf, offering a richer, more robust expression with added depth.

“Macanudo has always been about bringing people together through a consistently smooth, approachable experience,” said Matt Wilson, Senior Brand Manager for Macanudo. “With Ecuadorian Shade and Sumatra, we’re building on that legacy by giving smokers two distinct ways to experience the brand — making it easier to find the right cigar for the moment.”

Both cigars are handcrafted in Estelí, Nicaragua, and feature a blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers bound by a U.S. Broadleaf binder, delivering balanced profiles that reflect Macanudo’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

Macanudo Ecuadorian Shade and Macanudo Sumatra are available in Robusto (5 x 50), Toro (6 x 50) and Gigante (6 x 60) formats. Shipments to retailers will begin in late April 2026.

    

JOYA DE NICARGUA INTRODUCES ROSALONES TO THE U.S. MARKET

Joya de Nicaragua announces the expansion of Rosalones to the United States, bringing one of its oldest brands — with origins dating back to 1968 — to the world’s largest premium cigar market.

Originally reintroduced in the late 2010s for Spain, Rosalones quickly gained recognition for delivering authentic Nicaraguan character at an accessible price point. Following its international success, the brand now makes its national debut.

The launch includes Rosalones Reserva and Rosalones CT, both crafted with long-filler, aged tobaccos, offering a premium experience with an approachable profile. The blends deliver rich notes of earth, cocoa, and coffee, making Rosalones a versatile, everyday smoke.

Rosalones CT features an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and fillers (2/5 strength), available in:

Robusto 5 x 50 (RC550) — $6.99 per cigar / $139.80 per box (20ct) Toro 6 x 52 (RC652) — $7.99 per cigar / $159.80 per box (20ct)

Rosalones Reserva features a Nicaraguan Habano Criollo Colorado wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and fillers (3/5 strength), available in:

Robusto 5 x 50 (RR550) — $6.99 per cigar / $139.80 per box (20ct) Toro 6 x 50 (RR650) — $7.99 per cigar / $159.80 per box (20ct)

Rosalones will debut at the PCA Convention & Trade Show 2026 at the SAG Imports booth #3447, where orders will be taken and shipments to retailers are scheduled for late May 2026.

Rosalones offers a straightforward introduction to premium cigars — rooted in tradition, crafted with quality, and made for everyday enjoyment.

Drew Estate Announces Deadwood Tobacco Co. Dominicana Buenas Noches

This year at the 2026 PCA Trade Show, Drew Estate will unveil Deadwood Tobacco Co. Dominicana Buenas Noches – a darker, richer, after-hours expression of Dominicana.

Last year, attendees of the PCA Conference were greeted with the original Dominicana, a new chapter that began Deadwood Tobacco Co. by Drew Estate’s ​ journey into the Dominican Republic. Buenas Noches continues this tale, and further demonstrates Drew Estate’s dedication to Dominican-forward blends.

Built on a traditional, Dominican-rich blend, Buenas Noches deepens the Deadwood Tobacco Co. Dominicana story with a Maduro profile that emphasizes richness, warmth, and depth. Carefully selected Dominican tobaccos take center stage, delivering an experience that is indulgent yet composed.

At the heart of Buenas Noches lies the same Dominican soul that defines the original Dominicana, now enhanced through darker tones and deeper character. Bound with a Mexican San Andres leaf and finished in a supple Maduro wrapper, Deadwood Tobacco Co. Dominicana Buenas Noches unfolds slowly and deliberately. Featuring a signature “capa dulce,” Buenas Noches offers a gentle, lingering sweetness throughout the smoking experience.

“The concept behind ‘Buenas Noches’ is all about the after-hours. Whether it’s simply after work, after dinner, or into the late night … Buenas Noches is a sophisticated, intriguing companion. She’s your ride or die, your boo.” says Founder of Drew Estate, Jonathan Drew Sann.

Available Sizes:

Robusto (5" x 54) $11.90 (Box of 10, $119.00)

Toro (6" x 50) $12.65 (Box of 10, $126.50)

Gordo (6" x 60) $13.65 (Box of 10, $136.50)

 

Product Details:

Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf (Premium Sweet-Cap)

Binder: Mexican San Andrés

Filler: Dominican-forward blend

Body: Mellow–Medium

Taste Profile: Gentle sweetness, Cocoa, Earth

 This new releases further reinforces Drew Estate’s commitment to tobaccos from the Dominican Republic. With Buenas Noches, Drew Estate continues to explore the beauty and intricacies of Dominican-led blends, resulting in unique taste profiles never before seen in Drew Estate releases.

Attendees of the 2026 PCA Trade Show will be able to learn more about this exciting new release and place their orders, with cigars shipping in late April.

 

PLASENCIA CIGARS INTRODUCES NEW PACKAGING, MARKING A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE BRAND

Plasencia Cigars, a world-renowned premium tobacco grower and maker of award-winning cigars with a tobacco tradition dating back to 1865, introduces new packaging across its portfolio, marking the first full expression of the brand’s recently updated identity, including its new logo.

This moment represents a new chapter for Plasencia, one that brings its heritage, craftsmanship, and connection to the land into clearer focus through a more intentional and elevated presentation.

The updated packaging will debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in New Orleans, where it will be featured across the company’s booth and product displays.

This evolution did not begin with packaging, but with a broader refinement of the Plasencia brand, an effort to align how the company presents itself with what it has always stood for. After nearly a decade with the same packaging, it was time for it to evolve alongside the brand identity, staying true to itself while paying homage to the cigars.

This is a refinement, not a reinvention. While the cigars remain unchanged, the presentation now reflects the same level of quality found within the box. At the heart of the evolved identity is a single tobacco leaf—organic, imperfect, and alive. Framed within a hexagon, one of nature’s most efficient forms. The mark is less a symbol and more a declaration that the future of premium cigars begins in the soil, shaped by time, skill, and stewardship long before it reaches the hands of the smoker.

“Our family has always believed that what we grow and what we pass down matters,” said Néstor Andrés Plasencia, Fifth Generation. “This evolution allows us to express more clearly who we are today, rooted in nature, guided by experience, and committed to creating the best cigar for the world.”

The new packaging introduces a unified design language across the portfolio, bringing greater consistency, clarity, and presence on the shelf. A defining element is the new interior “Vista” design, transforming the inside lid into a high-impact storytelling moment, reinforcing Plasencia’s heritage, philosophy, and deep connection to the land. The Alma Collection now carries a visual expression of its unique terroir of origin, reflecting the distinct character, flavor, and strength of each blend. Reserva Original, the only certified 100% organic cigar on the market, incorporates the sunflower, highlighting its protective role within the organic agricultural process.

In addition to its visual refinement, the new packaging reflects a continued commitment to sustainability, guided by a thoughtful approach to materials, structure, and purpose. Each element has been carefully considered to reduce excess while preserving the protection, integrity, and presentation expected of a premium cigar. The new boxes are tailored to each vitola, using less wood while optimizing space across shelves.

Reserva Original undergoes its most significant evolution, transitioning from 10-count to 14-count boxes and being introduced as a new product with a new UPC, while Alma Collection UPCs will remain unchanged.

The transition will take place gradually beginning this fall, with both existing and new packaging coexisting in the market. The Cosecha collection will remain unchanged in the near term, with a planned review in 2027.