This is the second release of the 6 x 60 torpedo with a shaggy foot. There's a bunch of new packaging options, including a travel case called the Bomber Buddy. The post Hooten Young Ships Midnight Ham…
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For years, Noel Rojas has proclaimed himself King of the Small Gauges. Next month, he'll release a limited edition he anticipates will further cement his claim. The post Rojas KSG Limited Edition 2026…
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Sanj Patel is dedicating his newest line to a dear friend of his named Moe. It's an annual limited production coming out of his new factory in Nicaragua. The post Moe by Sanj Patel Debuts Today appear…
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As we celebrate 250 years of the wonderful experiment that is the United States of America, we offer you places and tools to help you smoke as our forefathers probably did: in the great outdoors. The …
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David Garofalo has announced Cigar Worth, a valuation platform aimed specifically at premium cigars. The post David Garofalo Launches Cigar Worth | Cigar News appeared first on Cigar Coop .…
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Coles of London, the American distributor of S.T. Dupont, has a handful of exclusive items that were made in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of the founding of America. Some of them are made to…
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The leaves are falling, there’s a crispness in the air, and autumn is officially upon us! That means it’s time to find the perfect cigar and drink pairings to complement the fall season. This week on …
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In 2024, Illusione released a pair of new lines that featured a tobacco varietal that had just recently returned to being grown in Nicaragua. One was OneOff Black, the other was this line, the Group o…
Read MoreOak Glen Tobacconist (OGT) is returning to its original Halloween-themed cigar with Nosferatwo, a new limited release produced in collaboration with Espinosa Cigars. The project marks the retailer’s f…
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The new-look Reserva Original line is arriving at stores. By the end of the year, Plasencia's entire portfolio will be updated to the new packaging. The post Plasencia’s New Packaging Rolls Out to Sto…
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We review the MBombay Mora Toro. For this review this is a 2026 release of the Mora that features a blend that was rolled back in 2019. The post MBombay Mora Toro (2026 Release/2019 Vintage) | Cigar R…
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Read MoreAt the 2026 New England Cigar Expo, premium tobacco, big personalities, comedy, competition, and a $25,000 game show came together for a weekend unlike anything else on the planet.…
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The company is honoring Día de los Muertos, the Mexican tradition celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2, when families remember departed loved ones through offerings and gatherings that celebrate their lives and…
Read MoreCasa Carrillo announces the addition of a new Robusto size to the Pledge Purple Premier Collection, expanding one of the company’s releases with a new format designed to deliver the signature Pledge P…
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The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (Oct. 12, 2026) appeared first on halfwheel .…
Read MoreThe Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced PCA in Korea 2026, an official visit to Seoul from December 7-10, 2026, culminating in the first Seoul launch of The Cigar Academy (TCA) in partnership wi…
Read MoreThe tobacconist has opened a redesigned store featuring a 22 m² walk-in humidor, while its online platform Humibest focuses on premium cigar accessories.…
Read MoreDavid Garofalo announced the October 12 launch of the world’s first valuation platform created for premium cigars.…
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It's a Juan Lopez cigar, but not that Juan Lopez cigar. The post Tres Decadas by Gurkha Toro appeared first on halfwheel .…
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The cigar is being released to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Bolívar brand. It's the first Bolívar with a pigtail cap and the first Edición Regional for the continent of Africa. The post Bo…
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We pay tribute to the Coach and there is a major milestone for La Flor Dominicana The post Cigar Industry Report: Edition 710 (10/11/26) appeared first on Cigar Coop .…
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Today we review the Crux Marblehead in the Toro size. Marblehead feature a Cuban-style "109" (or bullet cap). The post Crux Marblehead Toro | Cigar Review appeared first on Cigar Coop .…
Read MoreCigarWorth Unveiled, Promising to Transform How Premium Cigars Are Valued, Documented and Collected Madrid, Spain -A project more than three years in the making, and what its creators believe could fo…
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This week, there will be a schedule change and the Cigar Industry Report 710 will publish Sunday, October 11, 2026 The post Cigar Industry Report 10/10/26 Edition (#710) to Publish Sunday 10/11 | Anno…
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The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is bringing The Cigar Academy to South Korea. The launch event takes place in Seoul, South Korea, from December 7-10. The post PCA Bringing The Cigar Academy to Sou…
Read MoreThe Premium Cigar Association will visit Seoul Dec. 7-10 to launch The Cigar Academy in partnership with Pierre Ltd., its official launch partner in Korea. The program will include separate training a…
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While many knew Ditka for being a cigar enthusiast, he also had a line of cigars with Camacho between 2013-16. The post Mike Ditka Passes Away | Cigar News appeared first on Cigar Coop .…
Read MoreThe Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is heading to South Korea this December, where it will introduce The Cigar Academy (TCA) to the country’s premium cigar community for the first time. The visit, sch…
Read MoreThis week we have a special edition of The Cigar Authority live from Italy! We are at the Toscano Factory in Lucca, Italy! Learn all about and smoke Toscano cigars & see if the guys are enjoying the I…
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Today we review Panera Bread's Three Cheese Lasagna Soup. This is a limited offering from Panera Bread introduced in 2026. The post Panera Three Cheese Lasagna Soup Review | Coalition Eats appeared fi…
Read MoreEvery once in a while, cleaning out the humidor turns up something interesting. In this case, it turned up 40 cigars that we’re giving away to one lucky member of Dojo Nation! Recently, Jordan and I w…
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Artesano Del Tobacco is looking to make a new addition to its Viva La Vida line outside the country of Nicaragua. The post Artesano Del Tobacco Explores Making Next Viva La Vida Outside Nicaragua appe…
Read MoreReleased in August 2026, Micallef Orange is the latest addition to Micallef’s acclaimed Color Series. Handcrafted in Estelí, Nicaragua, the blend features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a San …
Read MoreCasa Carrillo is expanding its Pledge Purple line with a new robusto size, joining the original toro format that debuted earlier this year. Pledge Purple was introduced to mark the fifth anniversary o…
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There are certain sounds you expect when working on a boat. Water moving against the hull. A pump kicking on. Tools hitting the deck. Maybe a few choice words when a bolt refuses to cooperate. What yo…
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One of the biggest questions I get every year is why a store exclusive cigars is excluded from the Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown. The post Why Store Exclusives Are Excluded from the Cigar of …
Read MoreHabanos S.A. presents Montecristo Fragata - a new travel humidor created exclusively for the Duty Free & Travel Retail channels.…
Read MoreLa Flor Dominicana announces the release of the Andalusian Bull 10th Anniversary Maduro, which comes in a 6 ½ x 52/64 perfecto and features a Maduro Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. The binder and fille…
Read MoreOn today’s After Show, we are playing back the expo messages that were left by people who attended the 2026 New England Cigar Expo. Did they enjoy themselves? Did they have any suggestions for improve…
Read MoreGestocigars is seeing increasing interest in more affordable cigars as consumers become more price-conscious. According to the Swiss company, it is currently selling more cigars, but at a lower averag…
Read MoreStarting in October 2026, GRE Trade GmbH will exclusively introduce Buenaventura by Curivari to the German market.…
Read MoreMarket development, brand building and cigar culture take center stage in Johannesburg.…
Read MoreEsperitu Cigar introduces Iconica Series: A new expression of Indonesian tobacco.…
Read MoreS.T. Dupont and the Opéra National de Paris present Phantom of the Opéra of Paris, an exclusive collection inspired by Gaston Leroux’s legend and the atmosphere of the Palais Garnier.…
Read MorePatina Cigars and Viso Horny are going back for round two, announcing the return of their Verdigris collaboration under the slightly modified name ReVerdigris. The project once again brings together P…
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Wildfire Cigar Co. is proud to introduce Off-Grid, the fifth release in its made-to-ordercollection. Off-Grid was created as a reminder to take a moment for yourself—to put down yourphone, turn off th…
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Wildfire Cigar Co. has announced Off-Grid, marking the fifth release in the company’s made-to-order limited series. The concept behind Off-Grid centers around disconnecting from phones, television, an…
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There’s a right way and a wrong way to light a cigar. There’s a right way and a wrong way to cook a steak. But what about everything else? This week on Smoke Night LIVE, Tim Swanson from Cigars Daily …
Read MoreEspinosa Cigars announces that Laura Barlau has joined the company as vice president of key accounts and special projects. Barlau, the company says, brings 19 years of experience in cigar purchasing, …
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La Flor Dominicana is marking the 10th anniversary of the Andalusian Bull with a new limited-edition Maduro version of the cigar, scheduled to begin shipping to retailers on October 7. The original An…
Read MoreA Cigar Hustlers Podcast is expanding its lineup with Cheanno Respo and Siggy Schlieper joining as rotating co-hosts, and Tim McGuffie joining the engineering team. Tim is the brother of longtime show…
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Kingmakers announces Beast Mode by Kingmakers, a collaboration with Marshawn Lynch, whose 12-season NFL career included a Super Bowl title and five Pro Bowl selections. Beast Mode is a 6 x 52 and feat…
Read MoreEspinosa Cigars has added longtime cigar industry veteran Laura Barlau to its team, naming her Vice President of Key Accounts and Special Projects. Barlau has worked in the tobacco and cigar industry …
Read MoreTradecraft Cigars is expanding its core lineup with Shinobi, a new Sumatra-wrapped cigar blended by company founder Rob Blumenthal. Shinobi becomes the fourth cigar in Tradecraft’s regular-production …
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Atabey Ritos gift set ($270) will ship this month. The sets feature five Atabey Ritos cigars in cosmetic-grade tubes paired with a porcelain Atabey ashtray. The ashtray, designed by Alfonso, features …
Read MoreQuality Importers Trading Company announces the XIKAR Xi2 Dia de Muertos series.…
Read MoreJoin GUNTRY for a Cigar and Bourbon night on Friday, October 26, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.…
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La Aurora USA will ship La Aurora Preferidos Hors d’Age 2025 LE and Puro Vintage 2016 to retailers in October. Hors d’Age comes in a 5 ¾ x 54 toro ($31.50) and a 6.875 x 40 lancero ($25). Puro Vintage…
Read MoreThis week on The Cigar Authority, the guys talk about taking the show on the road! TCA is hitting the road next week to head across the pond to Europe. 10 Days, Two Countries, One Podcast! Hear all ab…
Read MoreFermin Perez Cigars announces Puro Estelí, featuring a sun-grown Habano wrapper, binder, and filler. The 5 ½ x 42 Corona is the first addition to the Fermin Perez Cigars portfolio, developed and produ…
Read MoreArtesano del Tobacco founders Billy and Gus Fakih join Hungarian cigar enthusiasts for an evening of cigars, conversation, and the story behind the award-winning brand.…
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Don Emmanuel Cigars is now shipping Anunnaki Enki to retailers. The 6 x 54 figurado ($18) is the fourth vitola in the Anunnaki line. Enki utilizes the same seven-tobacco blend as the existing Anunnaki…
Read MoreReleased in 2026, the Rocky Patel Sapphire is the latest addition to Rocky Patel’s Gemstone series, joining Gold and Emerald. Inspired by the brilliance and depth of the gemstone, Sapphire was crafted…
Read MoreHudson, NH – Atabey Ritos Gift Set will begin shipping first week of October. These limited-edition sets feature five Atabey Ritos cigars (6 1/8 x 55) in cosmetic-grade tubes paired with an elegant po…
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Some cigars are good. Some are excellent. Every once in a while, however, you light a cigar that catches you at precisely the right moment—and for the next hour or two, everything else becomes quiet. …
Read MoreFermin Perez Cigars has moved production to Tabacalera Familia Disla S.A. in Estelí, Nicaragua, and will distribute its cigars in the U.S. through Domain Distribution. Domain will provide centralized …
Read MoreHe’s an astronaut who carries a shovel around while wearing a knapsack filled with tobacco leaves. He’s Johnny Tobacconaut! I’ve been on the lookout for this lil’ guy for several years now but, for on…
Read MoreHandcrafted humidors and a one-of-a-kind piece for Oktoberfest season.…
Read MoreThe annual limited-edition Brick House Bricktoberfest Churchill cigar puts a seasonal twist on a time-honored tradition.…
Read MoreOn this special, live edition of The After Show, we talk about the 2026 New England Cigar Expo. We’ll share some stories and behind the scene happenings. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United …
Read MoreThe cigar world celebrated history in the making as Montecristo Cigars was unveiled as the 2026 Inductee into The Cigar Hall of Fame during a live ceremony at the New England Cigar Expo before a crowd…
Read MoreHabanos, S.A. unveils the Trinidad Vigía Reserva Cosecha 2022: the brand's first-ever Reserva.…
Read MoreManifatture Sigaro Toscano presents the Toscano T, the result of a two-year co-creation project launched in mid-2024 with more than 2,500 enthusiasts from the Club Amici del Toscano.…
Read MoreAlec Bradley is adding more weight to the Chunk series with a new offering this fall. Chunk Sumatra — the third dedicated Chunk cigar — is a full-time release that will ship to retailers starting in O…
Read MoreAfter the launch of the Z-Collection Green, Zino Cigars returns with the second limited release of its refreshed accessories line: the Zino Z-Collection Blue.…
Read MoreThis week on The Cigar Authority, it’s The 2026 Expo Show After Dark! The 2026 New England Cigar Expo has just ended & the guys have a lot to say about it! What went wrong, & maybe even what went righ…
Read MoreQuality Importers Trading Company is excited to announce the return of the QI Spotlight Trade Show on Saturday, October 17 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at its headquarters in Weston, FL.…
Read MoreCAO is bringing back Amazon Basin Extra Añejo, a limited release of the Amazon Basin blend aged for two years to allow its tobaccos to fully mature.…
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Some cigars demand an occasion. Others simply find their way into one. This particular evening wasn’t about celebration, contemplation, or chasing some spectacular sunset. It was maintenance night in …
Read MorePlasencia Cigars is transitioning the Reserva Original collection from 10-count to 14-count boxes.…
Read MoreIn addition to the MONTOSA Claro Mini Cigarillo, the new MONTOSA Maduro Mini Cigarillo now joins the MONTOSA family.…
Read MoreFoundation Cigar Company at InterTabac 2026.…
Read MoreSmokers Abbey has moved in and Loyal and Mollie Thurman are at the helm of bringing this beloved concept of a lounge to Northern Florida.…
Read MoreSaga, the brand from De los Reyes Cigars, was represented at Intertabac 2026 by Nirka Reyes.…
Read MoreIn late August 2026, Palatine Hills Estates Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, opened its gates to the local cigar community for the third annual Smoke Show.…
Read MoreThe Traveler Cigars at InterTabac 2026.…
Read MoreJordi Llorens from Dos Amigos unveiled his new cigar range at Intertabac.…
Read MoreStijn Elberson from West Tampa introduced us to the new products for 2026 and 2027.…
Read MoreAt Intertabac, Udo Fetzer of Oscar Valladares unveiled the 2026 Limited Edition: the Oscar Valladares “COLABORACIONES”.…
Read MoreOksana from Adrian Magnus gave us a comprehensive overview of the Adrian Magnus range at this year’s Intertabac.…
Read MoreAt Intertabac, Stefan Lampert presented his new products, including his latest creation, the BABA YAGA.…
Read MoreCamorra Cigars at InterTabac 2026.…
Read MoreKen Weinheimer, owner of Tatanka Cigar Co, was already running Rocky Mountain Liquor and the Capital Club Cigar Lounge when he started experimenting with his own blends. Born and blended in Montana, T…
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Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is pleased to announce the release of CULTURE VULTURE; handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. CULTURE VULTURE is a new Limited Edition that will begin sh…
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I hadn’t planned on writing anything this week, but I just smoked a really wonderful cigar. It was called an Optimate, but don’t confuse it with the machine-made short filler Optimo brand that you see…
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There are cigar names that feel like marketing, and then there are cigars that somehow find themselves in exactly the environment they were meant for. ADVentura Blackfin’s Parlay found me aboard The R…
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There are cigars you buy because of the wrapper. There are cigars you chase because of the blender, the rarity, the reputation, or some ridiculous score printed beside the price tag. And then, every o…
Read MoreWell, it’s that time of the year again. Time to head to Kansas to visit relatives, then out to Wyoming to see our son Shane, and then to pack up here in New Jersey and head down to Florida. So, I may …
Read MoreEarlier this year we reviewed the Anunnaki Anu, the debut offering from Don Emmanuel Cigars. Tonight’s cigar is a new limited release from the young company, packaged in a split box comprised of 7 Sun…
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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…
Read MoreA 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…
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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…
Read MoreDaniel 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’ …
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
Read MoreWhen 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 …
Read MoreZach 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…
Read MoreSo 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.…
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