Wrapper Wars: Maduro vs. Connecticut Shade

May 18, 2026

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re comparing two of the most iconic cigar wrapper leaves and how they influence the perfect beverage pairing. Robby will represent the rich, bold character of Maduro wrappers, wh... Read More...

Drew Estate Promotes Jonathan Drew, Names New SVP of Marketing

Eric Guttormson

May 14, 2026

Press Releases

Drew Estate has announced a leadership shift that includes Founder and President Jonathan Drew Sann moving into the newly created role of Chief Innovation Officer, while Andrew Duncan joins the company as Senio... Read More...

Juan Turns 53: Birthday Cigars & Big Giveaways

Eric Guttormson

May 13, 2026

Smoke Night Live

It’s Juan’s birthday, and we’re throwing a celebration! This episode marks Juan’s 53rd trip around the sun, and he’ll be in-studio for a fun conversation about life, birthdays, and of course—cigars. We’ll also ... Read More...

Crowned Heads Names Barkers of Harrogate as Exclusive U.K. Distributor

Eric Guttormson

May 13, 2026

Press Releases

Crowned Heads has announced a new distribution agreement with Barkers of Harrogate, making the company the exclusive distributor of Crowned Heads cigars in the United Kingdom. Under the partnership, Barkers ... Read More...

Perdomo Cigars Names Arango Cigar Co. as New U.S. Distributor

Eric Guttormson

May 12, 2026

Press Releases

Perdomo Cigars has added Arango Cigar Co. as its newest authorized U.S. distributor, expanding the company’s reach across the domestic premium cigar market. The announcement was made this week by Perdomo, which... Read More...

Cigar Photography Exhibit Opens in Ybor City Through July 19

Eric Guttormson

May 12, 2026

Press Releases

A new photography exhibit focused on the cigar industry is now open at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Tampa’s historic Ybor City district. The exhibit, Cigars! Photography, Industry, and Identity... Read More...

Bold vs. Refined: The Dominican Cigar Showdown

Eric Guttormson

May 11, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

Dominican tobacco can create some of the most refined, elegant cigars in the world—but depending on how it’s blended and fermented, it can also deliver some of the boldest, richest flavor profiles in the indust... Read More...

Cigar Brand Stock Market 2026: Buy, Hold, or Sell?

Eric Guttormson

May 6, 2026

Smoke Night Live

Now that the dust has settled from the PCA trade show and the year’s biggest cigar releases are on the table, it’s time for the most anticipated episode of the year—Cigar Brand Stock Market. This annual fan-... Read More...

Aganorsa Leaf and Single Cask Nation Launch Fourth Exclusive Barrel-Aged Release

Eric Guttormson

May 5, 2026

Press Releases

For the fourth time since 2019, 2GuysCigars.com is teaming up with Single Cask Nation and Aganorsa Leaf for a new barrel-aged cigar release, this time using an ex-peated whisky barrel from Balcones Distilling. ... Read More...

Cigar Prop Releases 10th Anniversary Commemorative Cigar

Eric Guttormson

May 5, 2026

Press Releases

Cigar Prop is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the release of a limited commemorative cigar made in partnership with Fabrica Centroamericana de Tabaco S.A. (FCT), the factory behind Cavalier Cigars. The... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey: Cigars & the Kentucky Derby

Eric Guttormson

May 4, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re heading to Churchill Downs for our own cigar-smoking celebration of the Kentucky Derby. Fresh off the 152nd running of the “Run for the Roses,” your hosts dive into Kentucky D... Read More...

CVSTOS x Cavalier Genève Collaboration Sells Out Ahead of Summer Shipping

Eric Guttormson

May 4, 2026

Press Releases

Cavalier Genève has announced that allocations are now closed for its collaboration set with Swiss watchmaker CVSTOS, meaning all available units have already been spoken for before most cigar smokers even had ... Read More...

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