DON EMMANUEL CIGARS TO SHOWCASE NEW ANUNNAKI ENKI FIGURADO AT INTERTABAC 2026
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New 6 x 54 figurado becomes the fourth vitola in the award-recognized Anunnaki line.

Don Emmanuel Cigars announces Enki, a new 6 x 54 figurado and the fourth vitola in its Anunnaki line, which will be showcased at InterTabac 2026, September 15–17 at Messe Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany. The introduction comes amid growing recognition for Anunnaki, with Anunnaki Anu recently named to Robb Report's prestigious 2026 Best of the Best and Anunnaki selected as a finalist for Best Dominican Cigar of 2026 at the Cigar Journal Cigar Trophy Awards.

Enki expands the Anunnaki line with a distinctive figurado format featuring two unique construction details. The cigar's cap is finished in a "cabeza tumbada" style, designed to enhance the smoking experience, while its closed foot allows the smoker to initially experience the aroma and flavor of the wrapper as the cigar is lit. The closed foot also provides an added layer of protection for those who prefer to light a cigar while holding it directly in the mouth.

"With Enki, we wanted to introduce a format that brings another dimension to the Anunnaki experience while remaining completely connected to the philosophy behind the line," said Emmanuel, Co-Founder and Creator. "Every detail has a purpose, from the shape and construction to the name itself. InterTabac gives us an opportunity to share Enki with the international cigar community and continue telling the story we began with Anunnaki."

The name Enki continues the Sumerian mythology that inspired the Anunnaki line. In the story, Enki is the son of Anu and Ki and is regarded as the Sumerian god of humanity. According to the Anunnaki mythology that inspires the brand, Enki was sent to Earth with the mission of extracting gold. The introduction of Enki therefore continues a story already expressed through the names and symbolism of the Anunnaki portfolio.

Enki utilizes the same seven-tobacco blend as the existing Anunnaki line, co-blended by Don Emmanuel and legendary Master Blender Eladio Díaz and produced at Tabacalera Díaz Cabrera in the Dominican Republic. Rather than introducing a new blend, the 6 x 54 figurado explores how a distinctive new format and construction can create another expression of the Anunnaki smoking experience.

Anunnaki Enki will be showcased alongside the Don Emmanuel Cigars portfolio at InterTabac 2026, taking place September 15–17 at Messe Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany.

About Anunnaki Enki

Size: 6 x 54 Figurado

Packaging: 10-count boxes

MSRP: $18.00 per cigar

About Don Emmanuel Cigars

Founded by Brazilian Master Cigar Sommelier Don Emmanuel, the brand embodies the meeting of culture, craft, and cosmic inspiration. Produced at Tabacalera Díaz Cabrera in the Dominican Republic, Don Emmanuel Cigars merges Eladio Díaz’s legendary blending expertise with Emmanuel’s refined sommelier perspective to create cigars of balance, depth, and soul. Its debut line, Anunnaki, honors ancient mythology through exceptional craftsmanship and artistry.

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CIGAR.com Transitions to Cigora.com on SEPTEMBER 29th - Your Lifestyle Reimagined, Rewarded, Elevated
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As CIGAR.com transitions to CIGORA.com, customers will enjoy expanded exclusive offerings, elevated loyalty benefits, and more personalized service, all while maintaining the products and dedicated team they know and trust.

CIGAR.com, a longtime destination for premium cigar enthusiasts, will transition to CIGORA beginning September 29th, bringing the CIGAR.com experience and community into the existing CIGORA website.

This transition unites two premier cigar destinations under CIGORA, creating an enhanced customer experience while preserving the product selection and community customers trusted over the years. Customer accounts and loyalty points will transfer seamlessly to CIGORA, and the cigars and accessories previously available through CIGAR.com will continue to be offered through CIGORA. Customers can expect the same dedicated team and commitment to service that have defined the experience to date.

"CIGAR.com has earned the trust of cigar enthusiasts for years, and we're honored to carry that legacy forward through CIGORA," said Matthew Pysher, Merchandising Manager for CIGORA. "While the name on the website may be changing, our commitment remains the same: helping customers discover great cigars, exceptional service, and a community built around a shared passion for the cigar lifestyle.”

At the heart of CIGORA is a commitment to connecting cigar enthusiasts with a curated selection of premium products, including exclusive offerings not found elsewhere. As CIGAR.com joins CIGORA, customers will continue to find the brands and products they have come to appreciate, while enjoying access to an even wider range of cigars, exclusives, and customer benefits.

“We're excited to build on the customer experience with enhanced loyalty benefits, including new rewards opportunities, personalized offers, and exclusive perks that deliver even greater value through CIGORA.” said Pysher. "Our goal is simple: deliver a best-in-class cigar experience with the products, deals, rewards, and service that customers know and trust.”

Beginning September 29th, visitors to CIGAR.com will be redirected to CIGORA, where they can continue shopping using their transferred account. CIGAR.com customers will also receive information about the transition directly via email.

About CIGORA

CIGORA is a premium cigar destination built for enthusiasts who value discovery, exceptional cigars, and an elevated shopping experience. Through a curated portfolio, exclusive offerings, enhanced loyalty benefits, and personalized service, CIGORA gives cigar enthusiasts more ways to discover what's next while continuing to enjoy the cigars they already know and love.

CIGORA, Cigars International and Thompson Cigar are owned by Scandinavian Tobacco Group, which also General Cigar Co., Forged Cigar Co. and other cigar companies.

Alec Bradley is partnering with Heaven Hill Distillery for their tenth installment of the Uncut Series. The limited-edition retail pairing will feature two Alec Bradley Thirty Years Perfectos (6 ¾ X 54) and one 750 ML bottle of Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond Single Barrel (aged 7 years).

This Uncut Pairing retails for $70 — or $100 for delivery. Only 150 of the Uncut Series Batch 10 have been made available to the public. It's currently available online exclusively at Bourbon Outfitter.

Alec Bradley Thirty Years was released earlier this year, and it features a Honduran Trojes wrapper, Honduran Jamastran and Nicaraguan Jalapa binders, and fillers from Nicaragua and Honduras. The perfecto size is a 2026 retail exclusive. It was made to honor the brand’s 30 year anniversary (1996-2026). Thirty Years is a medium-to-full-bodied cigar with notes of leather, toast, pepper, and cinnamon.

Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond Single Barrel (7 years) is a 100-proof single-barrel bourbon, crafted under the standards of the 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act. It produces aromas of vanilla, roasted peanuts, and brown sugar in addition to tasting notes of honeyed corn, charred oak, and a long, warming finish.

Alec Rubin, Brand Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, said, “We’ve had a great relationship with the craftsmen at Heaven Hill for many years, and it only made sense to pair our Thirty Years anniversary cigar with a classic spirit like the Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond Single Barrel. I personally love the way this cigar and this bourbon complement each other, and I know our fans will appreciate this tenth edition of the Uncut Series.”

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PLASENCIA CIGARS HONORS 160 YEARS OF TOBACCO GROWING WITH THE NEXT CHAPTER OF ITS BRAND EVOLUTION: "BORN OF THIS LAND"
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New Brand Campaign Celebrates the People, Places, and Generations That Have Defined the Plasencia Family Since 1865.

Plasencia Cigars, a world-renowned premium tobacco grower and maker of award-winning cigars with a tobacco tradition since 1865, today unveils Born of This Land, the next chapter in the company's brand evolution as it honors 160 years of growing tobacco. Inspired by this historic milestone, the campaign builds upon Plasencia's recently introduced evolved brand identity, new logo, and redesigned packaging, continuing the company's journey to more authentically express the people, philosophy, and agricultural heritage that have defined the Plasencia family for five generations.

For 160 years, the Plasencia family believed that extraordinary cigars begin long before they are rolled. They begin in the soil, in the care given to every tobacco plant, and in the generations of men and women whose experience, patience, and dedication transform nature into one of the world's most respected premium cigars.

“One hundred and sixty years is far more than a milestone for our family; it represents five generations of resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering respect for the land that has sustained us since 1865,” said Néstor Andrés Plasencia, a fifth-generation member of the Plasencia family. “Each generation has inherited the responsibility to leave the land better than we found it and to pass our knowledge, the language of tobacco, to the next. For me, what we do has always been about lighting up people’s souls. Born of This Land honors the people, the knowledge, and the land that make that possible.

While Plasencia's evolved visual identity and redesigned packaging introduced a refined expression of the brand, Born of This Land gives that philosophy its most human expression yet. The campaign features field supervisors, agricultural engineers, crew leaders, fermentation specialists, quality experts, and master craftsmen whose knowledge and skill shape every Plasencia cigar. Featured by name, role, and personal story, they represent generations of knowledge carried through every step of the process, from soil to smoke.

“Our vision is for the land to become an even more defining part of how people understand Plasencia,” said Ed Bello, Chief Executive Officer of Plasencia Cigars. “Terroir is not simply where our tobacco is grown; it is the relationship between the soil, climate, people and generations of knowledge that ultimately shapes what you experience in the cigar. Born of This Land gives us a platform to tell that story with greater clarity and to place origin at the center of how Plasencia expresses itself to the world.”

Born of This Land will launch across print, digital, retail, and experiential platforms, extending Plasencia's evolved identity through a unified expression of the company's enduring respect for the land, its people, and the generations of knowledge that have sustained the family since 1865.

ABOUT PLASENCIA CIGARS

Since 1865, the Plasencia family has lived by the land. From their farms and factories in Nicaragua and Honduras, every cigar is guided from seed to smoke with patience, discipline, and a deep respect for nature. Today, present in over 80 countries worldwide, Plasencia continues to define excellence in premium cigars. Among its creations is the iconic Alma Collection, crafted to deliver a terroir-driven experience unlike any other. Plasencia also stands as the only premium cigar house to grow certified organic tobacco, cultivating without chemicals, preserving water, and restoring life to the soil so each harvest may thrive. Plasencia Reserva Original is the world’s only 100% certified organic cigar. Beyond the fields and factories, the family supports communities across Nicaragua and Honduras through education, medical care, and cultural enrichment programs. Five generations of stewardship continue to carry this legacy forward.

For more information, visit: PlasenciaCigars.com