A Different Reception: Wyoming Governor Welcomes Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival

July 28, 2026

For years, the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival was held in Colorado, but an increasingly hostile political climate toward premium tobacco events ultimately forced organizers to find a new home. In 2026, the festi... Read More...

La Aurora Expands Value Line with New Santiago Collection

Eric Guttormson

July 28, 2026

Press Releases

La Aurora is adding a new value-priced line to its U.S. portfolio with the introduction of the Santiago Collection, which will begin arriving at retailers in August. The new series launches with the Santiago... Read More...

Cavalier Genève Begins Shipping Two New 2026 Releases

Eric Guttormson

July 28, 2026

Press Releases

Cavalier Genève has started shipping two of its newest releases to U.S. retailers: the annual LE2026 limited edition and the company's 10 Years Crafting anniversary cigar. Both shipments began reaching retailer... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE: Terence Reilly Joins the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival Doubleheader

Eric Guttormson

July 27, 2026

Smoke Night Live

It's a doubleheader! Flavor Odyssey and Smoke Night LIVE are teaming up for a special night of live programming, with both shows airing back-to-back. On this special episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Terence Reil... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey: Randy Takes the Crispy Boy Challenge

Eric Guttormson

July 27, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

It's Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival week, and Randy Griggs will be coming to you live from Cigar Dojo Studios in Colorado. Along the way, he'll be joined by a surprise guest—or maybe two—and then it's time for t... Read More...

My Cigar Pack Founder Alexander Berezowski Exits Company

Eric Guttormson

July 27, 2026

Press Releases

After more than six years with My Cigar Pack, founder Alexander Berezowski has announced that he has sold his ownership stake in the cigar subscription company to his longtime business partner. According to ... Read More...

Smoker Friendly Takes Equity Stake in Casa 1910

Eric Guttormson

July 24, 2026

Press Releases

Casa 1910 has announced a strategic investment and equity partnership with Smoker Friendly, giving the U.S. retailer an ownership stake in the Mexican cigar company as both businesses look to expand the presenc... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE With Alex Weghorn of Davidoff

Eric Guttormson

July 22, 2026

Smoke Night Live

Davidoff Brand Ambassador Alex Weghorn joins Smoke Night LIVE to talk about the journey that led him to representing one of the most recognizable brands in premium cigars. Then we'll put his expertise to the te... Read More...

J.C. Newman Begins Shipping Brick House The Commodore Maduro

Eric Guttormson

July 22, 2026

Press Releases

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has begun shipping Brick House The Commodore Maduro, a new 5½ x 70 vitola that joins the company's Brick House Maduro lineup. The new cigar is available in 25-count boxes and five-count... Read More...

Big Sky Cigar Co., Willie’s Distillery Announce Joint Cigar Project

Eric Guttormson

July 22, 2026

Press Releases

Big Sky Cigar Co. has announced a new partnership with Montana-based Willie's Distillery, with the first release from the collaboration set to debut later this year. According to the companies, the initial c... Read More...

Casa Carrillo’s Ascend Begins Shipping to Retailers

Eric Guttormson

July 21, 2026

Press Releases

Casa Carrillo has begun shipping its new Ascend cigar to retailers across the country, making the latest addition to the company's Perez-Carrillo Series available to consumers. Ascend becomes a regular produ... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey: The Best Summer Cocktail and Cigar Pairings

Eric Guttormson

July 20, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

The dog days of summer have arrived, and there's no better way to cool off than with a refreshing cocktail and a great cigar. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs head to the bar ... Read More...

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