Quality Importers Announces 2026 Year of the Horse Accessory Collection
Quality Importers Trading Company (QI) has announced its upcoming 2026 Year of the Horse Collection, a limited-edition release tied to the Chinese zod... Read More...
Crux Cigars Appoints Chip Goldeen as Executive Vice President of Sales
Crux Cigars has announced the addition of Chip Goldeen as Executive Vice President of Sales, bringing more than three decades of experience in the pre... Read More...
Smoke Night Live – Royal Rumble III
“Ladies and gentlemen… welcome to ROYAL RUMBLE III!”
The bell rings, the lists are locked in, and only ONE Cigar of the Year list can stand tall. In ... Read More...
Black Works Studio Debuts Hawaii Hornet at R. Field Wine C
Black Works Studio has announced the release of Hawaii Hornet, a new cigar produced exclusively for R. Field Wine Co. The cigar is handcrafted at Fabr... Read More...
The Smoking Frenchies Open New Headquarters and Private Lounge in Sweetwater
The Smoking Frenchies have relocated their operations to a new headquarters in Sweetwater, Florida, introducing a private lounge within their daily wo... Read More...
Flavor Odyssey: Tatuaje vs. Illusione
Get ready for another full-throttle pairing showdown on Flavor Odyssey. This week, two powerhouse boutique brands go head-to-head as Tatuaje faces off... Read More...
Bandolero Firecracker Scheduled to Return in 2026 After Two Years of Aging
United Cigars has announced the return of the Bandolero Firecracker for 2026, continuing the long-running Firecracker series that first debuted in 200... Read More...
United Cigars Announces Independence Firecracker for America’s 250th Anniversary
United Cigars has announced plans to release a special edition of its Independence Firecracker cigar in 2026, timed to coincide with the 250th anniver... Read More...
Up-and-Coming Person of the Year 2025 – Nicholas Perdomo III
Earning our Up-and-Coming Person of the Year honors, Nicholas Perdomo III represents a new generation of leadership that has been quietly preparing fo... Read More...
Up-and-Coming Brand of the Year 2025 – Avowed Cigar Company
Avowed Cigar Company made their formal debut in February 2025, being led by Andrew Considine and David West, who are best known for their involvement ... Read More...
Up-and-Coming Factory of the Year 2025 – Tabacalera Familia Disla S.A.
Founded by Esteban Disla and Daniel Lance, Tabacalera Familia Disla S.A. has quickly established itself as one of the most compelling small-scale oper... Read More...
Unorthodox Cigar of the Year 2025 – Don Carlos 90 Años
The Unorthodox category within our annual Exceptional Awards typically reeks (pun intended) of tobacco manipulation—sweeteners, infusions, flavoring, ... Read More...