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In 2016, Powstanie released the first SBC. Each release is dedicated to those who have helped the Szczepankewicz brothers in their journey in the cigar industry. The post Powstanie SBC 26 Ships appear…

Powstanie has announced the release of the Powstanie SBC 26. The SBC 26 is the sixth installment of Powstanie Cigar’s limited edition SBC series. The post Powstanie SBC 26 Announced | Cigar News appea…

Powstanie Cigars has begun shipping the SBC 26, the latest limited release in the company’s Small Batch Collection. The SBC 26 was developed as a passion project by Powstanie co-founder Gregg Szczepan…

Powstanie Cigars has announced that the highly anticipated Powstanie SBC 26 is now shipping to authorized retailers. The SBC 26 is the latest release in Powstanie’s Small Batch Collection and represen…

More than a decade after its original release, Caldwell Cigar Co.’s Eastern Standard Silk Road Lancero is making a return. Originally introduced in 2015, Silk Road was the first cigar from Caldwell to…

In April, the cigar industry and the California attorney general's office argued in front of a three-judge federal appeals panel. Despite some optimism coming out of the hearing, the industry did not …

Don Emmanuel Cigars announces its expansion into Oman, as the brand broadens its reach into the Middle East. Don Emmanuel Cigars will be represented in Oman by Ashish Chaturvedi, with the brand availa…

We review the Pasta e Fagioli Soup from the Olive Garden. Pasta e Fagioli is Italian for "Pasta and Beans". The post Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Soup Review | Coalition Eats appeared first on Cigar C…

Bocock Brothers Premium Cigars Coach O Stadium Series: this is named for and endorsed by former LSU Head Coach Ed "Coach O" Orgeron. The post Bocock Brothers Introduce Coach O Stadium Series Endorsed …

Earlier this year, Bocock Brothers announced it had added Texas Tech to its list of collegiate cigar partners. The first Texas Tech cigar used a habano wrapper, the second one gets a Honduran maduro w…

LA Cigar Collective is releasing Le Flambeaux, its third exclusive cigar made by Kelner Family Cigars in the Dominican Republic. The 6 1/2 x 55 Gran Toro comes in 15-count boxes. It will be sold throu…

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Los Amigos Cigars is entering the United States (U.S.) market. The company will introduce four cigars from its Small Batch 2025 Collection. The post Los Amigos Cigars Enters U.S. Market with Small Bat…

Today we review the Rocky Patel Royal Guard. This is an exclusive cigar made by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars for Smoke Inn, the South Florida The post Rocky Patel Royal Guard | Cigar Review appeared fir…

Domain Cigars has launched Domain Distribution, a U.S. distribution service for brands made at Tabacalera Familia Disla S.A. in Estelí, Nicaragua. The service will handle state licensing, retailer tra…

Get ready America, toasted is coming back! Ohana cigars has announced they are releasing the next batch of Toasted Marshmallows. The brand and blend has been well received in the past and this release…

Labor Day is just around the corner, and Cigar Dojo and Alec Bradley are teaming up to make the holiday a little more fun! We’re giving away this retro-style Alec Bradley 54-quart cooler to one lucky …

After giving its new Nasty Esco line a soft launch earlier this summer, Escobar Cigars has begun shipping the cigars to retailers across the country.... The post Escobar Cigars Ships Nasty Esco appear…

The Independence Robusto and Toro are slated to ship to stores on Tuesday, Sept. 1. If that looks familiar, it's because United released an Independence Firecracker earlier this summer. The post Two N…

Prime Time Episode 384: Pauly DiSilvio makes his debut on the Prime Time Show! Pauly is behind brands for Chazz Palminteri and Martin Kove. The post Prime Time Episode 384: Pauly DiSilvio appeared fir…

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping Brick House The Commodore Maduro in resealable 5-count humidor bags. The 5 ½ x 70 is made at the J.C. Newman PENSA factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. The Commodore Maduro …

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Casa Carrillo has announced the return of Dark Rituals, reimagined for 2026 with an entirely new blend. At the center of Dark Rituals is a dark Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, selected for its …

Apostate Cigars has confirmed that Death Mask, its strictly limited collaboration with master blender James Brown at Tabacalera Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua, has officially sold through its full p…

You asked Tim Ozgener to make a new CAO Brazilia, he did. As it turns out, it's also the first time that there's a My Father-made cigar with a Brazilian tobacco. The post Maracana Robusto Extra appear…

There are cigars you light because you have an hour to kill. Then there are cigars that somehow seem to arrive at exactly the right moment. The Room101 17th Anniversary was the latter. I had just fini…

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Domain Distribution is exclusively for clients of Tabacalera Familia Disla S.A., the factory that makes Domain's cigars. After launching in 2024, Los Amigos Cigars will make its U.S. debut through the…

LA Cigar Collective (LACC) has announced its third exclusive cigar, Le Flambeaux. It's produced by Kelner Cigars. The post LA Cigar Collective Releasing Le Flambeaux | Cigar News appeared first on Cig…

The limited edition blend was created to commemorate the company's 10th anniversary. It was supposed to come out last year, but a tragic accident delayed its release. The post Hiram & Solomon Ashlar a…

Emilio Cigars is now shipping the Suave Sumatra, made at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua. The cigar is offered in a 5 x 50 Robusto ($10) and a 6 x 50 Toro ($10.50), both packaged in 20-count …

While STG might be down overall, handmade cigar sales are slightly up. The company says it's sold around $240 million worth of cigars through the first six months of 2026. The post STG Slightly Down i…

Cigar Dojo has announced the launch of Cigar Ranker, a new online platform that gives cigar enthusiasts the ability to create, rank, and share their own Cigar of the Year lists. Available now at Cigar…

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, longtime friend of the Dojo Tom Zbyrad joins us in-studio! As Product Manager for Zino and Portfolio Brands, Tom has a unique perspective on Zino, Davidoff, and the ciga…

Bocock Brothers Premium Cigars announces the Coach O Stadium Series, a 10-count collector’s box of licensed LSU cigars endorsed by former Tigers football coach Ed Orgeron. The box is priced at $399 an…

LA Cigar Collective has teamed with Klaas Kelner and Kelner Family Cigars for Le Flambeaux, marking the retailer group’s third exclusive cigar release. For the project, LA Cigar Collective asked Kelne…

For our August 2026 contest, we are offering an Aging Room Prize Pack courtesy of our friends at Altadis U.S.A. The post Contest: Aging Room Prize Pack – August 2026 | Announcement appeared first on C…

Casa Carrillo has brought back its Dark Rituals line for 2026, though the returning name now comes with an entirely new blend. The new Dark Rituals centers on a Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro wrapper o…

Domain Cigars has announced the launch of Domain Distribution, a new U.S. merchant-of-record and distribution services. The post Domain Cigars Launches Domain Distribution | Cigar News appeared first …

Tatiana Cigars is shipping Cappuccino and Amaretto in a 6 x 44 Classic size ($5.25), as well as 10-count tins ($18.50). The 6 x 44 format offers a traditional parejo size for the two flavored cigars, …

Domain Cigars is expanding its operations with the launch of Domain Distribution, a new U.S. distribution service for cigar companies producing their cigars at Tabacalera Familia Disla S.A. in Nicarag…

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Arturo Fuente has announced the Fuente Fuente OpusX ReXilient is shipping to retailers. This is a cigar that was first seen at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. The post Fuente Fuen…

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Apostate Cigars has announced that its upcoming Death Mask release has sold through its entire 250-box production ahead of an October ship date. Death Mask was first offered to retailers during the 20…

Marlon Wayans quit cigars for 20 years. Vanity will do that. “I was young, and I was just like, ‘I don’t want my teeth yellow.’ At that point, Michael Jordan was smoking so many sticks that he started…

Emilio Cigars has begun shipping Suave Sumatra, a limited-edition variation of the brand’s Suave line produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua. For the release, Fabrica Oveja Negra owner a…

A few weeks ago, I wrote about grabbing a taxi to go uptown years ago and finding that Ramon Cifuentes (Cuba’s most famous cigarmaker before the embargo) was my taxi driver! Well, I’ve started going t…

Crowned Heads, the acclaimed cigar manufacturer known for its innovative blends and tribute releases, is thrilled to announce the return of its highly sought-after Décimo Aniversario limited edition. …

Undercrown by Drew Estate is proud to announce the Undercrown 10 Gordo. This 6 x 60 vitola adds a new layer of richness and depth to the Undercrown 10 experience and answers the call from cigar lovers…

Tatiana Cigars announces that the new 6 x 44 Classic size and 10-count tins for two of its most recognizable aromatic profiles, Cappuccino and Amaretto, are now shipping to retailers nationwide. First…

The age-old question: Strength vs. Complexity. Okay, maybe it’s never actually been a question—but this week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re making it one! Robby and Randy will each pick a side and explore w…

Drew Estate is adding a 6 x 60 Gordo to its Undercrown 10 line. The new vitola uses the same blend as the rest of the Undercrown 10 lineup: a Mexican San Andrés maduro wrapper, Connecticut Broadleaf b…

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At a time when more and more purchases happen with a click, a swipe, and a delivery notification, one New Jersey retailer is betting on something decidedly old-fashioned: face-to-face conversation.…

Camacho Cigars is proud to introduce the Camacho Limited Edition 2026, the second release in its Boldly Built by Masters series.…

Cohiba Atmosphere TLV, located at The David Kempinski Tel Aviv, is Israel’s first destination created to embody the high standards of premium Cuban cigar culture and the country’s exclusive home for C…

Vandermarliere Cigar Family, or VCF Cigars, will become the distributor of Oettinger Davidoff’s portfolio in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg beginning Jan. 1. The distribution agreement includ…

Before I lit the Dunbarton Sobremesa Tapa Negra, I had already made up my mind about the evening. It was my birthday. And in my opinion, birthdays are largely overrated. At fifty-four, they become les…

Daniel Lewis has been living the cigar life for 30 years but didn’t join the industry until he saw the blending process up close on a trip to Panama. Woodstock Brown, whose name pays homage to Lewis’ …

With just about a week left, the starting lineup for the grand finale in Dubrovnik is getting more and more finalized.…

Canadian cigar lovers have a new Dominican name to discover. TioLeo Cigars will begin shipping to Canadian retailers this August from distributor Tabac Arsenal.…

To mark the tenth anniversary of its Flamingo range, Lecigare.ch unveils the Flamingo 10th Anniversary, a limited edition created especially to celebrate this first decade.…

In the early 1970’s probably 90% of the handmade cigars sold in America were sold in New York, Chicago, Miami, and L.A. The rest of the nation was what I called “Roi Tan Country” … and although I’m be…

At a time when independent premium cigar retailers face relentless competition from online sellers, Leaf Cigar Emporium is taking a decidedly different approach to growth: giving cigar enthusiasts mor…

Micallef Cigars proudly announces the release of Micallef Orange, the newest addition to the acclaimed Color Series.…

A beloved classic return in one of Nestor Miranda‘s most celebrated vitolas MIAMI, FL – Miami Cigar & Co. announces that the Nestor Miranda Private Reserve Lancero is now shipping to premium cigar ret…

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Davidoff Cigars is expanding its Voyager’s Selection with the Primeros by Davidoff Voyager’s Selection.…

Sunday evening, August 2nd. My birthday was only a few days away, and the South Florida heat had finally surrendered to a tolerable late-evening breeze. The pool lights cast their familiar glow across…

I imagine everyone is getting bored with Trumps’ on and off war and peace with Iran, and is at least somewhat familiar with many of the historic wars like The War of The Roses, The Napoleonic Wars, th…

Tradecraft Cigars has announced the release of the Gladius Box Press, Expressed in a 5.5×52 Box Press vitola finished with a 109xbelicoso cap-more ovalized than a traditional belicoso. The company not…

Room101 Cigars is marking another milestone with the release of Room101 17th Anniversary, the latest installment in the brand’s evolving annual Anniversary series. Crafted in collaboration with AJ Fer…

Casa 1910 AG Secures Strategic Investment and Retail Alliance with Smoker Friendly, Marking a New Chapter for Mexican Cigars in the US Partnership brings together the country’s largest brick-and-morta…

Put your guard up…Diesel has released their new knockout blend…Uncaged Diesel Cigars has unveiled its newest full-time blend, Diesel Uncaged. Uncaged is crafted to be bold enough to best the competiti…

ROOM101 CIGARS UNVEILS LIMITED-EDITION 17TH ANNIVERSARY CIGAR Room101 Cigars is marking another milestone with the release of Room101 17th Anniversary, the latest installment in the brand’s evolving a…

One of the privileges of home ownership is the constant battle against maintenance. There is always something that needs attention, something that needs fixing, cleaning, trimming, or improving. On Mo…

When the TNCC first reviewed the original Bishops Blend 10 years ago on Episode 40, I had this to say in my official summation of our experience smoking the cigar: “I believe with the passing of time …

I was looking at something on a cigar site and the question was raised as to who invented the Excalibur brand and the answer that Google gave the poster was Dan Blumenthal and the Hoyo de Monterrey Te…

There are evenings that ask for conversation, and there are evenings that ask for silence. This was one of those nights. The South Florida heat had finally surrendered to a gentle breeze as darkness s…

Zach Van Ginkel’s cigar journey began in Des Moines, Iowa, when he was a teenager. After serving in the military and studying business, he and his partner, Andray McCuien, intended to open a cigar lou…

No, it’s not a new stupidly named cigar brand. There are already more than enough stupidly named cigar brands, cigar sizes, and “limited” edition cigars that seem to be made in a never-ending salute t…

So I watched my first professional soccer game (match?) a few nights ago. How could I not? World Cup fever has been spreading rapidly through the country like chlamydia at a gathering of the Juggalos.…

Down here in The Corner Of No Hope, we are all longtime fans of the Undercrown brand. From the original 2011 release which was straight-up magical, to 2015’s delicious Shade line extension, to the var…

When we reviewed the Steel Porcupine from Roma Craft last year, this is what we said about this particular series of cigars: The CRAFT Maquette series began two years ago as a way for RoMa Craft Tobac…

Rob Blumenthal has been living the cigar life since he started working at his family’s store, Tinderbox, when he was fifteen. A true brother of the leaf, he comes from five generations of cigar aficio…

July 7, 2026 — Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the shipment of Bishops Blend to select retailers beginning this week. Bishops Blend is handcrafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Ov…

Punch Cigars is honoring its iconic (and “devastatingly handsome”) mascot, Mr. Punch, with a new cigar that bears his name. Mr. Punch by Punch Cigars is a full-time blend that delivers a signature Pun…

The TNCC last featured a cigar blended by Noel Rojas way back in 2015 when we reviewed the Guayacan Maduro on Episode 16. While the TNCC may not have reviewed any other Rojas offerings over the last d…

(Miami, Florida) – June 25, 2026 – Plasencia Cigars, a world-renowned premium tobacco grower and maker of award-winning cigars with a tobacco tradition since 1865, proudly announces the appointment of…

Overall, this is a fantastic cigar. All of the transitions from each third made the cigar quite interesting and enjoyable. The size of the cigar makes the time to smoke the cigar quite nice for when y…

(Miami, Florida) – June 22, 2026 – Plasencia Cigars, a world-renowned premium tobacco grower and maker of award-winning cigars with a tobacco tradition since 1865 proudly announces the appointment of …

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CAO is answering the call for the return of its most sought-after short smoke. Shipping June 1, 2026, Amazon Basin Daggers are returning to retail for a limited time, delivering the brand’s legendary …

Jason Wood, founder of Outcast Cigars, didn’t enter the cigar industry as an expert, a blender, or even a cigar smoker. He had never smoked a cigar until he began working at Miami Cigar with his fathe…