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While they come in one box, Hooten Young has two different cigars honoring the 250th anniversary of America. Sticking with the America theme, each cigar has an MSRP of $17.76.…
The Maria Mancini Classics line got new packaging last year. Now, the new-look Edición Especial and Postre de Banquete lines have similar updates. In addition, Schuster has…
Black Label Trading Co. is adding a new sampler option for fans of its 6×50 Toro cigars, packaging four of its core blends into a resealable Fresh Pack. Scheduled to begin…
Hey, it's 2022 again. We are reviewing $150 cigars. The post Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Edición Doble Diamante Red appeared first on halfwheel .
For years, the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival was held in Colorado, but an increasingly hostile political climate toward premium tobacco events ultimately forced organizers to…
It's pretty rare to find a $2.50 robusto these days, but La Aurora has a new one. The company's value-priced bundle line is coming stateside. The post La Aurora Adds Santiago…
La Aurora is adding a new value-priced line to its U.S. portfolio with the introduction of the Santiago Collection, which will begin arriving at retailers in August. The new…
Cavalier Genève has started shipping two of its newest releases to U.S. retailers: the annual LE2026 limited edition and the company’s 10 Years Crafting anniversary cigar.…
After six months in Chinese custody, Chen Zhi has been formally charged. According to a report, prosecutors added a new charge that carries a penalty between 10 years and the…
The Micallef Orange is the second new Color Series offering for 2026 that uses a Connecticut-seed wrapper. It will debut in late August at Two Guys before heading to stores…
This was the second release in the company's Street Tacos line when it debuted in 2022. The cigar is named after a term used to describe Mexico’s version of pulled pork. The post…
Tatuaje's RC Series gets a lancero vitola, though it will only be available in the U.K. The cigar marks the one-year anniversary of Global Leaf Co.'s distribution partnership…
The line dates back to 1984, while Zander-Greg acquired it in 2014. The line is getting a new look and expanded distribution, while preserving the classic flavor profiles. The…
Gold & Bullet was announced last March. After multiple delays, the second cigar from Fuente The OpusX Society is finally shipping to stores. The post OpusX Gold &…
It's the first Trinidad to get a Reserva release, which uses tobacco that has been aged longer than what is used in the regular production version. While an event will be head in…
It’s a doubleheader! Flavor Odyssey and Smoke Night LIVE are teaming up for a special night of live programming, with both shows airing back-to-back. On this special…
It’s Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival week, and Randy Griggs will be coming to you live from Cigar Dojo Studios in Colorado. Along the way, he’ll be joined by a surprise…
The Les Chaines de l’Amour is a follow-up to humidor and cases that three of the companies worked on together last year. It's limited to just 99 lighters, split between three…
After more than six years with My Cigar Pack, founder Alexander Berezowski has announced that he has sold his ownership stake in the cigar subscription company to his longtime…
The first Gellis Heritage release is a 5 x 50 robusto made by NACSA. It's described as a limited production offering though not a limited edition release. The post Gellis Family…
The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (July 27, 2026) appeared first on halfwheel .
The Cigar Smoking World Championship grand finale is drawing nearer, and some of the results for the June and July qualifiers have come in.
After Nicholas Perdomo III created a trio of cigars for his father, Nick Perdomo Jr., in celebration of his 60th birthday, the two team up for a new project. Each blended one of…
Decimus, the Latin word for "tenth," is the 10th anniversary cigar for Valacari. The plan is to make 500 boxes per year. The post Valacari Decimus appeared first on halfwheel .
Since 2019, American citizens have been allowed to sue companies that traffic in property seized by the Cuban government during the 1959 Revolution. This case involves a family…
The fourth blend in the Buffalo TEN line uses a broadleaf wrapper and habano binder, which the company says provide richness, robustness and spice to the complexity and depth of…
Kristoff's new Canadian exclusive went on sale earlier this week. Yes, the name is a geography lesson. The post Kristoff N49 Goes on Sale in Canada appeared first on halfwheel .
The Harmattan, named after the famous African winds, is a perfecto that is capped on both ends. Orient says you can smoke the cigar from either, offering different experiences…
Casa 1910 has announced a strategic investment and equity partnership with Smoker Friendly, giving the U.S. retailer an ownership stake in the Mexican cigar company as both…
This is the third release of the Illusione ULTRA MKULTRA, a cigar that traces back to a mistake with a production run that resulted in a stronger cigar than intended. It also…
The latest round of Trump's tariffs will take effect Friday. For Honduras, the rate stays the same; for the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, it's increasing a bit. The post…
Less than a year ago, Casa 1910 announced a $3 million funding round from more than a dozen unnamed investors. Now it says that Smoker Friendly has become an investor in the…
Two new Black Labels, two new Havana VI vitolas and an El Triunfador. And a pear tree. The post Five New Tatuajes Heading to Stores Next Week appeared first on halfwheel .
The new cigar is made with the Red Meat Lovers Club Fritanga blend, but in the unique Beef Stick style. That's the vitola that has both a flat cap and a covered foot, made to…
Nearly 70 years ago, a new Canadian military plane promised to put the country at the forefront of military aviation. However, the project was scrapped just two years later; now…
Prophecy is a new limited edition offered in a lone Churchill vitola. It is expected to begin shipping to stores on Aug. 1. The post Emperors Cut Prophecy Debuting in August…
Villiger announces the launch of the new Villiger 1888 San Andrés.
Today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. begins shipping Brick House The Commodore Maduro. This new cigar is 5.5” x 70 and packed in both boxes of 25 and humidor bags of 5 cigars. The…
Orient – Geneva announces the launch of two new lines at the Intertabac trade show.
Davidoff Brand Ambassador Alex Weghorn joins Smoke Night LIVE to talk about the journey that led him to representing one of the most recognizable brands in premium cigars. Then…
Somm took the wrapper from the original Petra and made it a binder for the Petra II. The Petra's binder was used as the Petra II wrapper. Inside is the same blend as the original…
Cavalier Genève says the Project 10th Anniversary is the company's most ambitious project to date. Blend-wise, it uses 10 different tobaccos, including some filler tobacco from…
At 5 1/2 x 70, the Commodore is the thickest Brick House available. For the moment, it's only offered in the Brick House Maduro line. The post Brick House Maduro Commodore Ships…
This, friends, is my first legitimate cigar review. Let me explain what I mean by that. I don’t want anyone thinking I picked up a cutter and lighter yesterday and decided to…
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has begun shipping Brick House The Commodore Maduro, a new 5½ x 70 vitola that joins the company’s Brick House Maduro lineup. The new cigar is…
Big Sky Cigar Co. has announced a new partnership with Montana-based Willie’s Distillery, with the first release from the collaboration set to debut later this year.…
Asia Marketing Services and Les Fines Lames announce partnership agreement starting now.
Española Cigars is proud to announce the addition of a new 6 x 60 Double Toro to its award-winning core portfolio.
PCA, The Leaf Master and La Palina launch "Yalla Habeebi," the first PCA international cigar.
For the fourth iteration of the LeRoy Neiman cigar, J.C. Newman and the late artist's foundation selected a painting that depicts the most famous birthday party for a sitting…
Give a F*ck is Robert Caldwell's charitable cigar. Like last year, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this cigar will be donated to the Miami Veterinary Foundation’s…
Hey, the Special S is coming back. No, not the Oliva Special S. The post Buffalo Trace Special Selection Expands With Two New Vitolas appeared first on halfwheel .
Casa Carrillo has begun shipping its new Ascend cigar to retailers across the country, making the latest addition to the company’s Perez-Carrillo Series available to…
"There will never be elections here again," said President Daniel Ortega on Sunday at an event marking the 47th anniversary of Nicaragua's Sandinista Revolution. In response,…
This newest line is built around the idea of progression, with the names of the three vitolas representing a stage in the climb. The blend features a combination of an Ecuadorian…
The trio of Ghost Rider-inspired Skull and Bones cigars will return. In addition, the VOR and VPR are back, but in what appears to be a new vitola(s). The post Viaje Skull and…
The Organizing Committee of the Habano Festival announces that the 26th Habano Festival will not be held this year.
For the third year in a row, the Spanish qualifying round for the final of the Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC by Oliva) has gone to… Germany.
The Devil Crab was the second of the three-cigar trilogy that is West Tampa Tobacco Co.'s Cook Book Series. It also finished #11 on last year's Top 25. The post West Tampa…
Last year, Harris introduced a cigar called "Marlboro Man" as a tribute to his father. Philip Morris claims that's a trademark violation and now Harris is suing the tobacco giant…
The company says the new size is in response to consumer demand for a larger ring gauge option. While the blends remain the same, the company says the ring gauge offers a cooler…
This will be the third time that the cigar has been released since it debuted in 2017 as part of Habanos S.A.'s Edición Limitada program. The newest version will debut during an…
The dog days of summer have arrived, and there’s no better way to cool off than with a refreshing cocktail and a great cigar. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby…
A new cigar brand focused entirely on Colombian tobacco has officially launched. Named La Colombiana, the project was announced on Colombia’s Independence Day and is…
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is expanding its international presence through a new limited edition cigar created in partnership with The Leaf Master Tobacco Trading and La…
Distribution is being handled by Canadian Craft Cigars. The cigars are expected to be available in early to mid-August. The post Patina Cigars Adds Distribution in Canada…
The 2026 Habanos festival has been canceled. Today's news follows the announcement in February that the event was "postponed." It's the third time in the event's history that it…
Emperors Cut Cigars has announced Prophecy, a new limited-production cigar created in collaboration with La Aurora master blender Manuel Inoa. The cigar is scheduled to begin…
The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (July 20, 2026) appeared first on halfwheel .
Bolivar announced the release of the new Cofradia and Cofradia Oscuro 770s.
On July 15, 1887, the Florida Legislature officially incorporated the City of Tampa. As J.C. Newman celebrates the 139th anniversary of the city they proudly call home, the…
The PCA has confirmed the complete roster of Premier Event Sponsors for PCA Connect Asia, taking place in Hong Kong.
The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (PROCIGAR), together with the Ministry of Culture, the General Directorate of Museums, and the Monument to the Heroes of the…
An international exclusive continues the legacy of encore with a limited U.S. launch event at two guys smoke shop.
Following the success of the Independence Firecracker, United Cigars and Arnold André are proud to announce the ongoing production launch of Independence, the newest permanent…
The new line was inspired by “One Thousand and One Nights”, a collection of Middle Eastern folk stories that were first published in the 18th century. There are five different…
Led Zeppelin's best-selling album, "IV," is the inspiration for this new line. While the band has sold more than 37 million copies, only 100 of the cutters inspired by the…
Macanudo is one of the best-selling brands in the country, known for its mild, approachable flavor. This past spring, the brand added a pair of new blends, one of which is…
The Tobacconists' Association of America will hold its annual meeting in late October, and Kristoff will once again have an exclusive for the retail members. It's a medium-plus…
For the collective industry, Germany is arguably the second most important market after the U.S. A new tax proposal could mean a 50+ percent increase for the prices consumers…
Casa Carrillo has announced Encore Noir II, the second release in its Encore Noir series, with the cigar making its only U.S. debut during a launch weekend at Two Guys Smoke Shop…
Ireland's Minister of Health confirmed that her department is looking into a generational ban. Meanwhile, the CRA is warning that a similar proposal might pick up steam in…
In December, a new version of OpusX appeared at retailers. Carlos "Carlito" Fuente Jr. says the cigar is blended to be creamier than the standard blend. The post OpusX Templo de…
While the cigars were designed as an international release, one U.S. retailer—Two Guys CIgars—will get them for a launch event next weekend. The profile is described as being…
The new 7 x 70 vitola is available for both the Bolivar Cofradia and Bolivar Cofradia Oscuro. Each cigar is priced just over $10. The post Bolivar Cofradia 770s Released appeared…
Cigar Dojo and Aganorsa Leaf have teamed up to introduce Crispy Boy, a limited-edition collaboration inspired by crisp lagers, easygoing afternoons, and the simple satisfaction…
Bolivar is expanding its Honduran-made Cofradia lineup with the addition of two new 7 x 70 cigars. The company has announced that both the Bolivar Cofradia and Bolivar Cofradia…
The new limited cigars are a 5 x 50 robusto being sold exclusively at Swiss retailers. There are 200 boxes of 20 being released, for a total of 4,000 cigars. The post Fratello…
While most cigars come in boxes or bundles, the new La Flor Dominicana CarbonFlower is sold in five-count carbon fiber cases from ProjectCarbon. La Flor Dominicana says the…
What is the best cigar size and shape? On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Steve Saka joins the Dojo crew as they rank the most popular cigar vitolas using the S-Tier system.…
This is the third and final cigar in the company's Cook Book Series, which was created to showcase food-inspired blends. Chef's hat not included. The post West Tampa Tobacco Co.…
Just across the famed Mississippi River from St. Louis and a little north lies the town of Alton in the state of Illinois.
The Eiroa family has more than a century in the cigar and tobacco industries. This line, blended by Santi Eiroa, who is part of the fourth generation, pays tribute to that while…
After debuting earlier this year as part of the annual Firecracker series, the Independence blend is returning as a regular production cigar. United Cigars announced that…
The Independence Firecracker's blend will return in Robusto and Toro vitolas that will be regular production offerings. Unfortunately, there's no fuse pigtail. The post…
It’s a special episode of Flavor Odyssey as Luis Baez, Global Brand Ambassador for Flor de Caña, joins the show to talk rum and cigars. Luis is one of the most engaging…
In 2021, Scandinavian Tobacco Group released a new Cohiba line called Serie M that was made at El Titan de Bronze in Miami. In 2024, the line got a new blend, a new look, and a…
Three boutique cigar brands took their show on the road across the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba in July for the 3 Legends Tour, giving Canadian cigar…
The Cigar Association of America (CAA) President Scott Pearce testified yesterday before the Section 301 Committee, an interagency group including the Office of the U.S. Trade…
The Spanish Guardia Civil has seized 33,840 counterfeit Cuban cigars at a residence in Mislata, Valencia, eastern Spain, where the cigars were being fitted with counterfeit bands…