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Welcome To Stogies & Steals
Andres Sanchez
January 22, 2025
Welcome!
Welcome to your number one resource for cigar news, deals, and giveaways!
Going forward, you’ll receive a weekly email from us packed with:
Up-to-date news on the cigar industry and your favorite brands.
3-5 exclusive deals of the week sourced from your favorite retailers.
Exciting monthly giveaways featuring cigar boxes, bundles, and accessories.
Kicking Things Off with a Bang
We’re thrilled to announce our first official giveaway: a limited-edition $500 box of Plasencia Cigars (Year of the Snake)!
Every single one of you reading this is already entered for a chance to win this incredible prize. But wait—you can increase your chances of winning by referring friends! Simply scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for your unique referral link. Each referral equals an additional entry.
What You Can Expect
As a member of Stogies and Steals, you can look forward to giveaways like this every single month. Our goal is to build the best community in the cigar industry, and we’re just getting started!
Don’t miss your chance to win this exclusive Plasencia Year of the Snake Box ($500 value) and stay tuned for more exciting updates and opportunities.
Cheers to great cigars and even greater deals!
This Week’s Cigar News
Industry Updates
Massachusetts Considers Generational Tobacco Ban: Massachusetts is poised to consider the Nicotine-Free Generation (NFG) bill, aiming to ban the sale of all tobacco products to individuals born after a certain date, marking a significant shift in tobacco policy. (Link)
Increase in Handmade Cigar Imports: The U.S. cigar market continues its record-breaking streak, with the third quarter of 2024 showing a 3.8% increase in handmade cigar imports compared to the same period last year, indicating robust demand. (Link)
Your Favorite Brands
Davidoff Unveils Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2025: Davidoff introduced its Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2025 at The Churchill Bar & Terrace in London, marking a significant addition to their premium offerings. (Link)
Arturo Fuente Launches OpusX 25 Perfecto: Celebrating a milestone, Arturo Fuente released the OpusX 25 Perfecto, also known as Fuente Fuente OpusX 25th Anniversary, available through select retailers. (Link)
La Aurora Relaunches 100 Años Cigar: La Aurora USA announced the relaunch of its iconic 100 Años cigar in the U.S., featuring redesigned packaging, with an official debut at TPE 2025. (Link)
Industry Collaborations and Events
CSWC Partners with Oliva Cigar Company for 2025 Competition: The Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) has teamed up with Oliva Cigar Company for the 2025 competition, marking a significant collaboration in the cigar world. (Link)
Steals Of The Week
The JR Alternative to the Excalibur Emperor offers premium quality at a fraction of the cost. Crafted with long-filler tobaccos found in top brands like Macanudo, Montecristo, and Excalibur, these cigars deliver similar size, flavor, and strength. Grab a bundle of 20 at JR Cigar and discover why JR Alternatives have been a best-seller for decades.
This classic and affordable Corona, sold in a bundle of 20, made waves in the cigar world with its impressive 92 rating from Cigar Aficionado back in 1993. With the same rich, earthy flavor still going strong, it’s a piece of cigar history worth revisiting. Order a bundle today—you won’t regret it!
Rated as high as 95 by Cigar Aficionado, the Oliva Serie V is a standout blend from Oliva Cigar Co. Crafted with a rich, sun-grown Habano wrapper and perfectly fermented ligero fillers from the Jalapa Valley, it delivers a bold, full-bodied profile. Expect spicy, woody flavors with notes of red pepper, cedar, leather, and a touch of caramel sweetness. The Serie V Double Robusto offers this exceptional experience in a thick 5 x 54 vitola.