Wrapper Wars: Maduro vs Claro

June 8, 2026

Many of your favorite cigars come in either maduro or claro wrapper variations. But beyond the difference in color, what exactly separates a maduro from a claro? And which drink pairings work best with each? ... Read More...

Viso Horny Reveals Ligador Fantasma, Crafted at Fábrica Oveja Negra

Eric Guttormson

June 8, 2026

Press Releases

Viso Horny has announced a new limited-edition release named Ligador Fantasma, a cigar intended to recognize the often-overlooked individuals involved in cigar production and blending. According to the compa... Read More...

Espejo de Litto Humidor Collection Headed to U.S. Retailers

Eric Guttormson

June 8, 2026

Press Releases

After debuting at the annual ProCigar Auction in the Dominican Republic earlier this year, La Flor Dominicana's Espejo de Litto humidor project is set for a wider release. The first humidor from the collecti... Read More...

Avowed Cigars Announces Limited Awakening Rhapsody Sampler for Father’s Day

Eric Guttormson

June 8, 2026

Press Releases

Avowed Cigars has announced a limited Father's Day release known as Awakening Rhapsody, a three-cigar sampler built around the company's discontinued Awakening blend. The collection includes three cigars tha... Read More...

J.C. Newman Ships America250 Humidor Featuring Wood From All 50 States

Eric Guttormson

June 4, 2026

Press Releases

With the United States preparing to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has begun shipping its America250 Cigar Humidor, a limited-edition release produced in partnership with Milwauk... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE: Erik Espinosa and the Psychedelic Rabbit

Eric Guttormson

June 3, 2026

Smoke Night Live

Fresh off the release of the highly anticipated Psychedelic Rabbit, Erik Espinosa joins the show to discuss the latest collaboration between Espinosa Premium Cigars and Cigar Dojo. Earlier in the day, cigar fan... Read More...

Selected Tobacco Deluxe Edition Collection Set Begins Shipping

Eric Guttormson

June 3, 2026

Press Releases

Following its debut at the 2026 PCA Trade Show in New Orleans, the Selected Tobacco Deluxe Edition Collection Set is now shipping to retailers across the United States. The collection brings together five ci... Read More...

Down the Rabbit Hole: Psychedelic Rabbit Pairings

Eric Guttormson

June 1, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we celebrate the release of Psychedelic Rabbit, the newest collaboration between Espinosa Premium Cigars and Cigar Dojo. But one important question remains: what do you pair with a ... Read More...

West Tampa Tobacco Company Begins Shipping Chef Rick Limited Edition

Eric Guttormson

June 1, 2026

Press Releases

West Tampa Tobacco Company has announced that it has begun shipping Chef Rick, the latest limited-edition release from the company's food-inspired cigar series. The cigar follows previous releases Boliche Blvd.... Read More...

Black Label Trading Co. Releases Dreadnought 30th Anniversary for Atlantic Cigar

Eric Guttormson

May 29, 2026

Press Releases

Atlantic Cigar Company is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new exclusive release from Black Label Trading Co., the Dreadnought 30th Anniversary. Produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua, t... Read More...

Black Rock Cigar Co. Debuts with Pennsylvania-Inspired Colliery Series

Eric Guttormson

May 28, 2026

Press Releases

A new cigar company has entered the premium market, as Black Rock Cigar Co. officially launches with its first portfolio, The Colliery Series. Founded by Jim Janovich and Barry Ulsh, the Pennsylvania-based c... Read More...

Crux Marblehead Maduro Begins Shipping in June

Eric Guttormson

May 28, 2026

Press Releases

Crux Cigars is adding a maduro version to its Marblehead lineup, with the new Marblehead Maduro scheduled to begin shipping to authorized retailers on June 1, 2026. The cigar keeps the same rounded marblehea... Read More...

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