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Nadia Reston

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Covered the CPG and specialty-tobacco beat at a trade newsletter for eight years before joining Latest PR in 2024. Reports the industry the way the industry isn't usually reported — sourced, dated, and willing to say what a press release didn't.

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The Word 'Boutique' Stopped Telling You Anything About Cigar Brands in 2026
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The Word 'Boutique' Stopped Telling You Anything About Cigar Brands in 2026

News: Boutique cigar brands in 2026 are everywhere, but the label now hides who actually owns them. What to watch before you spend money on a box.

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Padrón 1964 Anniversary, 1926 and Family Reserve: Six Decades of a Single Strategy
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Padrón 1964 Anniversary, 1926 and Family Reserve: Six Decades of a Single Strategy

News: Padrón's 1964 Anniversary, 1926 Series and Family Reserve cigars span six decades - and reveal a release strategy almost no rival brand copies.

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Drew Estate's Biggest 2026 Release Is a Factory, Not a Cigar
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Drew Estate's Biggest 2026 Release Is a Factory, Not a Cigar

News: Drew Estate's 2026 lineup, sorted - the Dominican factory, the new Undercrown blend, the Liga Privada packs, and which releases are worth chasing.

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Did the FDA Just Stop Regulating Premium Cigars? What the 2026 Ruling Actually Does
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Did the FDA Just Stop Regulating Premium Cigars? What the 2026 Ruling Actually Does

News: The FDA's 2026 premium cigar ruling is being read as a total exemption. It is not. Here is the eight-part test that decides which cigars qualify.

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