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Limited Edition FUEGO Premium Cigars By Privada Cigar Club

Ignited by the rich volcanic soils of Nicaragua and sparked by the wild imagination of Australian pop mash artist Aaron Craig, Fuego is more than a cigar—it’s a fiery collision of craft, culture, and creativity. Expertly blended and rolled at AJ Fernandez’s Tabacalera Annex using 100% Nicaraguan-grown tobaccos cultivated by the master himself, Fuego is a testament to precision and…

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APRIL 2025 LCA CIGARS

April LCA Cigar Of The Month:CigarFace: Angel by Montenegro (5.5 x 55) The Privada Club proudly presents Angel, the latest release in the CigarFace series—honoring the fallen friend of Tony Montana in Scarface with a bold and complex blend. Made by Montenegro Cigars in Nicaragua, this cigar showcases expert craftsmanship and a deep respect for tradition. Featuring a premium selection…

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MARCH 2025 LCA CIGARS

Available starting March 7th La Sirena Super Sea Monkeys The March 2025 spotlight release is the La Sirena Super Sea Monkeys, a deep-sea delight: Inspired by vintage aquarium novelties, this release blends nostalgia with La Sirena’s oceanic theme. Featuring a rare Nicaraguan Cameroon Negrio (Maduro) wrapper — an ultra-fermented, rich, and dark expression rarely seen. Master blender Raul Lanuza pioneered…

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VILLIGER ADDS NEW CUELLAR BLEND

First there was the milder 92-rated Cuellar Kreme Connecticut. Then, Villiger added the fuller bodied 94-rated Cuellar Black Forest (Maduro). Now, Villiger has added something in the middle, the Cuellar Caribe Habano. I’m usually happy to sample any new cigar with a Habano wrapper, so when I got a chance to smoke Villiger’s newest, I was immediately attracted to the…

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TOBACCO TACTICAL EXCLUSIVE CIGAR

Tobacco Tactical’s mission is uniting the tactical and cigar communities, with tobacconists playing a vital role. Through their collaboration with Villiger Cigars, they’re presenting a cigar that blends tradition and innovation. The Villiger 1888 Nicaragua 6×52 Box-Pressed Toro is a testament to Tobacco Tactical’s shared commitment to quality, crafted with precision at the Villiger de Nicaragua Factory. This Limited Edition…

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February 7th LCA Release

Oddjob 3yr by Cavalier GenèveThree years ago, Oddjob became one of LCA’s most iconic releases. Now, it’s back for a final hoorah – aged to absolute perfection. Sporting the same legendary blend, from the same original production, dressed in a new commemorative 3rd anniversary band for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Nearly all tobaccos in this this 6×52 masterpiece — the…

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US COURT OF APPEALS UPHOLDS LIMITS OF FDA’S PREMIUM CIGAR REGULATION

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in the case of Cigar Association of America et al. v. United States Food and Drug Administration et al upheld the vacatur of the deeming rule of premium cigars upholding the decision by Judge Amit Mehta. The Premium Cigar Association was one of the three parties challenging the FDA…

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TAKEN FROM THE DEVIL’S HAND COROJO MADURO BY ESTEBAN CARRERAS

Esteban Carreras’ Taken From The Devil’s Hand line of cigars have one of the more interesting backstories. I love a cigar that comes with a story behind it! Gonzalo Puentes, who runs the Esteban Carreras factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, once worked for the Ministry of Agriculture in Cuba, predictably working on tobacco. Puentes and his colleagues were tasked with developing…