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Angel Oliva Jr. Passed Away
8 May 2026
Son of the legendary Angel Oliva Sr., he had been vice-president of the Oliva Tobacco Company, one of the largest suppliers of premium tobacco leaves. The world of premium tobacco has lost a figure as respected as he was discreet. Angel Oliva Jr. passed away on April 30, 2026, at the age of 91, according to multiple sources. Born on
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J.C. Newman returns to France with Quorum and Perla del Mar
10 April 2026
Now distributed by Volutes & Vitoles, J.C. Newman cigars are making their return to the French market. Since April 1st, around fifteen J.C. Newman products have been available in France. Distribution is now handled by Volutes & Vitoles. “My family has had a love for France for more than 60 years,” said four-generation owner Drew Newman to L’Amateur. “In
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Nicaragua: Spectacular fire in a Plasencia Cigars curing barn
16 February 2026
The fire, probably caused by a spark, resulted in no injuries. 1,200 square meters of infrastructure were reduced to ashes. A fire caused nearly $200,000 in losses on Friday, February 13, when it ravaged a drying warehouse belonging to Tabacos de Oriente de Nicaragua, a subsidiary of the Plasencia Cigars Group, one of the world’s largest cigar tobacco producers.
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Joya de Nicaragua denies seizure rumors
21 May 2025
An anti-Sandinista news website in exile claims that JDN is facing a hefty fine of €15 million, which could lead to the company being nationalized. “Recent reports regarding the status of Joya de Nicaragua are based on outdated and inaccurate information,” the Nicaraguan manufacturer wrote in a statement posted Tuesday, May 20, on its social media channels. “We wish
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Headline Cigar: CAO Pilon Robusto Extra
29 May 2024
The CAO brand has successfully carved out a niche for itself thanks to its originality and its many lines, often featuring exotic tobacco. Distributed by Scandinavian Tobacco Group, CAO’s blenders continue to innovate with exotic wrappers and tobacco from novel origins… The Pilón line, one of our favorites, features cigars with distinctive characters; always well-crafted and aromatic, most importantly they
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