CIGARS

MBombay Cigars has announced the return of its Mora line, introducing a pair of limited-production cigars that have quietly rested for six years after being rolled in 2019. Rather than rushing the cig…

A stalled rock career sent Pete Johnson to the humidor; he became a self-professed “cigar nerd” For Pete Johnson, it was the ink first, then the cigars. Johnson became so absorbed by body art that 13 …

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 balancing the preferen…

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 Independence will become a pe…

The Cigar Association of America is honoring South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and state House Majority Leader Will Mortenson for their work on legislation licensing cigar bars in the state. Rhoden and M…

The World’s Strongest Cigar makes its comeback on Aug. 13 as an exclusive for 2GuysCigars.com and all Two Guys Cigars retail locations. The World’s Strongest Cigar made its debut at the 2024 New Engla…

As you’ve no doubt read, there’s been a terrible earthquake in Venezuela and American do-gooders are out in force trying to help these people. Believe me, I respect these well-meaning people, but I kn…

United Cigars has announced the launch of the Independence line. It includes two sizes based on the Independence Firecracker blend. The post United Cigars Adds Independence Line | Cigar News appeared …

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 United’s Independence Line Gets…

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We review the Davidoff Year of the Horse 2026 in the Toro Especial format. It's one of three Davidoff Year of the Horse releases for 2026. The post Davidoff Year of the Horse Limited Edition 2026 Toro…

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The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers, or Procigar, announces the Immersive Experience: Santiago de los Caballeros and the Tobacco Tradition, an educational and cultural initiative. The pro…

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 personalities in the spirits wo…

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 new name, by way of the…

This is the last week for an exhibit of cigar photography at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Tampa, which ends July 19. Cigars! Photography, Industry, and Identity pairs rare nineteenth and…

Procigar and Monument to the Heroes of The Restoration Present an Experience on Santiago and Tobacco Tradition. The post Procigar and Monument to the Heroes of The Restoration Present Experience on Sa…

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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 enthusiasts the chance to …

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 Representative (USTR), t…

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 and packaged for dist…

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PCA has partnered with Higginbotham, one of the nation's leading independent insurance firms, to explore whether an insurance program designed specifically for PCA members can be built. The goal is st…

The National Institute for Technical and Vocational Training (INFOTEP) and the Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (PROCIGAR) certified the first 127 participants who completed the programs o…

Artesano Del Tobacco is proud to announce that the Viva La Vida Connecticut Churchill began shipping on July 2nd to all retailers who placed pre-orders during the 2026 PCA Trade Show.…

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 Oveja Negra.…

In the 1970s, you could be invited to smoke Joya de Nicaragua's Clásico cigar in the White House's Green Room. This year, Joya de Nicaragua invites you to smoke the Clásico cigar named after the Green…

Today, we review the Knuckle Sandwich 58. This is a cigar that celebrates brand owner Guy Fieri's 58th birthday. The post Knuckle Sandwich 58 | Agile Cigar Review appeared first on Cigar Coop .…

There are many new cigars celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of America, but almost none of them are made entirely of American tobaccos. For the special occasion, STG has created a new …

The Cigar Association of America (CAA) made its case against proposed U.S. tariffs on premium cigars this week, with President Scott Pearce testifying before the federal government’s Section 301 Commi…

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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…

Topper Cigar Co. isn't known for releasing lots of new items, but yesterday, a half dozen new SKUs began shipping to stores. One is a new line while the others are line extensions. The post Topper Shi…

The Cigar Association of America has named North Carolina state Rep. Kyle Hall as a winner of its inaugural Leadership in Commerce Award for his work in support of establishing the North Carolina Gene…

We are reviewing the The Big Glizzy from Sheetz, a limited edition Hot Dog offering done in conjunction with MLB pitcher Paul Skenes. The post Sheetz The Big Glizzy Review | Coalition Eats appeared fi…

The festival celebrates Nicaragua's cigar industry, bringing people from around the world together for a week of visits to cigar factories and other facilities. The 2027 edition is scheduled for Jan. …

This past April, Warped released a new petit corona size for its La Colmena line via DROP Cigar Club, the shop and subscription club founded by Warped's owner, Kyle Gellis. The retailer also made it a…

Patina's Red Pill line will get an offshoot that swaps the Mexican San Andrés oscuro wrapper for an Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed oscuro leaf. There is word on pricing or a release date. The post Patina Pla…

At 94 degrees in South Florida, most people would call sitting outside a bad idea. I called it therapy. The afternoon sun was blazing, the kind of heat that makes the pavement shimmer and palm fronds …

Today we review the La Capitana in the Toro size from Villiger Cigars. This is the revamped version first introduced in 2025. The post La Capitana Toro (2025) by Villiger Cigars | Cigar Review appeare…

Maya Selva Cigars is releasing the VZ Danlí Corto 46, a compact Petit Perfecto made with Honduran tobaccos from Trojes, Jamastrán and Azacualpa. It features a Honduras wrapper, binder, and filler. It …

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we welcome Christian Eiroa of CLE Cigar Co., one of the most influential voices in Honduran tobacco and a cigar maker whose family legacy stretches back more than a cent…

Black Label Trading Company is shipping Bishops Blend, marking the 10th anniversary of the mark first introduced in 2016. This year’s edition features a double-wrapper, pairing the original Ecuadorian…

This week the first 127 graduates from the Tamboril Tobacco School located in the Dominican Republic were certified. The post INFOTEP and PROCIGAR Certify First 127 Graduates from Tamboril Tobacco Sch…

Ashton has released its new La Aroma de Cuba El Jefe Sampler. Included in the sampler is the La Aroma de Cuba Habano Reserve El Jefe. The post Ashton Releases La Aroma de Cuba El Jefe Sampler that inc…

Dom Cigars would like to invite you to their next cigar event. This time, they will be introducing a new line from CLE 25th Anniversary.…

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…

Bay Royal Cigar Network is presenting Bay Royal Havana Part 3. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, July 10th, and proceeds will be donated to Northern California Brain Tumor Association.…

To celebrate Coprova’s 55th, the French market crowns more than half a century of passion, commitment, and transmission. To mark the anniversary, the exclusive distributor of Habanos in France, Habano…

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…

Today we review the La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse in the Coronation (Toro) size introduced by Ashton Cigars in 2024. The post La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse Coronation (2024) by Ashton Cigars | Cigar Review ap…

Can an anniversary cigar under $20 actually live up to the hype? The Cigar Snob crew fires up the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust 10th Jubilee — a one-size Corona Gorda (5 5/8 x 48) built with an Ecuador wr…

Black Label Trading Co. has begun shipping the 2026 edition of Bishops Blend to select retailers this week, marking the cigar’s 10th anniversary since its original debut in 2016. While the annual limi…

Well, it’s July 4th and I’m out here smoking a cigar that I may have actually made myself! It’s a 5.5 inch Por Larranaga with a 38 ring and I guess they were made right around the Winter of 2000 or 20…

14% ABV Still Red Wine Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy The Blueprint for Chianti The name Chianti has been attached to red wine from this stretch of hill country between Florence and Siena for centu…

Over the past few decades, Nicaragua has gone from an up-and-coming tobacco producer to the undisputed leader in premium cigars. But how did it happen, and what makes Nicaraguan tobacco so special? On…

RoMa Craft co-founder Skip Martin has offered an early look at a new bundle cigar project that is expected to debut in August 2026. Called Marinero, the project will launch with two blends: Boatswain …

J.C. Newman’s historic El Reloj cigar factory was featured on Fox & Friends over the weekend as part of the program’s ongoing America250 coverage. During the segment, anchor Charlie Hurt toured the Ta…

Friday nights have always been my favorite kind of reset. The work week is behind me, the chores are done, and for a few precious hours there is nowhere to be, nothing to fix, and nobody demanding my …

Ceniza Fina Cigars has begun shipping its newest release, the CT Broadleaf, to retailers across the country. The cigar becomes the third regular production blend from the company since the brand debut…

Wildfire Cigar Company has begun shipping Radio Octave, the latest release in the company’s made-to-order monthly series. The cigar is offered in a single 5¾” x 48 vitola and is produced at Tabacalera…

Artesano Del Tobacco is expanding its Viva La Vida Connecticut lineup with the addition of a Churchill vitola, with shipments scheduled to begin July 2 for retailers that placed pre-orders during the …

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…

I think Television is no longer the right word to describe what we watch each night. Me and LaVonda have been watching a show called The Good Wife. Every night we spend about ten minutes trying to fin…

It is with profound sadness that Drew Estate announces the passing of Chief Executive Officer Glenn Wolfson. Wolfson joined Drew Estate as CEO in 2016 following a distinguished 34-year career in manag…

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…

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 Tim Griek as Vice President of Sal…

Thursday afternoons have always carried a different pace. The work is mostly done, the weekend is close enough to see on the horizon, and life seems to slow down just enough to appreciate the little t…

I’m sure everyone was spellbound watching the Spurs vs Knicks Finals. I couldn’t believe how four of the five games were an amazing repeat come behind win for the Knicks. What was even more amazing wa…

(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 …

Casa Carrillo announces that the 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Toro began shipping to select premium retailers nationwide late last week. Created to honor America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, this annual…

A crispy, greasy, cheese-melting burger night that pairs beautifully with a rich maduro or peppery Nicaraguan cigar Mondays have a way of draining the life out of a man. The weekend is gone, the inbox…

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 …

There are some cigars that fit a moment so perfectly that you almost wonder if they were blended specifically for it. The Crux Bull & Bear Toro became exactly that cigar for me on a quiet weekday morn…

Powstanie Cigars is proud to announce the release of the 250th American Anniversary War Bear, a special commemorative edition celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with limited-edition collector’s p…

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…

Well, I thought I was finished writing about GANGSTAS for a while, but one story seems to beget another. Since I finished off the GANGSTA piece last week writing about how we sent cigars to a boat in …

As an overall experience, my expectations were high based upon the initial inspection. Fortunately, all aspects of the cigar lived up to the hype and gave me a highly pleasurable 70 minutes of smoking…

CAO is answering the call for the return of its most sought-after short smoke. The company has announced the Amazon Basin Daggers are returning to retail for a limited time, delivering the brand’s leg…

Ernesto Perez-Carrillo has returned to La Gloria Cubana to release his latest blend, Los Gloriosos, in the Salomon frontmark. Salomon is a difficult vitola to roll, and despite Perez-Carrillo’s affini…

Some days are simply satisfying. Others feel earned. This particular evening fell firmly into the second category. Earlier in the day, I had spent hours tending to a brisket. As any serious backyard p…

CLARIFICATION FROM KEVIN “THE COMMISH” PAROW REGARDING THE COMMISH CORONA CIGAR “Recently, many in the cigar community have asked if I am affiliated with The Commish Corona cigar. To avoid confusion, …

Bunny Droppings Cigars proudly announces the release of Label Boy, a premium boutique cigar that refuses to fit neatly into anyone’s box. Inspired by the culture of iconic luxury labels, street art ex…

Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the release of Dreadnought 30th Anniversary as an Atlantic Cigar Company exclusive. The cigar is hand-crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicar…

Crux Cigars is proud to announce the release of the Marblehead Maduro, an exciting new extension to the popular Marblehead lineup. Like the original Marblehead, the Maduro features the line’s distinct…

Before joining the cigar industry, Aaron Paoletta did it all. He toured with his band, ran a record label, and cooked at Five Diamond resorts. Every experience helped prepare him to create his own cig…

As I prepared for this review, I took a minute to look back on our most recent reviews of Alec Bradley cigars. To say that we weren’t impressed with the Filthy Ghooligan or the Safe Keepings would be …

Last year Villager Cigars announced that they were updating their La Capitana line with all new packaging and a new recipe as well. Moving away from utilizing all Nicaraguan tobaccos, the latest relea…

Don Emmanuel has been living the cigar life from a young age. As a Master Cigar Sommelier, he still holds the world record for the highest score, but when he launched his own cigar line, he was aiming…

I first reviewed the original Boondock cigar way back in 2019 and, boy, was I ever hard on it. Not the cigar itself thankfully – it was fine – but rather the “film” it was inspired by. I shoveled so m…

My fellow TNCC miscreant, we usually refer to him as “Tut”, is a frequent visitor to Smokers Abbey in Cedar Park, TX. It’s a phenomenal lounge with an exceptional humidor that’s curated wonderfully by…