Build Your Dream Cigar Shop: Humidor Challenge 3

September 29, 2026

If you could open your own cigar shop and stock the humidor any way you wanted, what would make the cut? The Humidor Challenge returns for round three on Smoke Night LIVE! This time, Randy Griggs, Robby Rasm... Read More...

Soy Sauce in a Cocktail? Let’s Find Out

Eric Guttormson

September 28, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

Does soy sauce work in a cocktail? For over a year, Kid Producer Jordan has been campaigning for an episode featuring cocktails that utilize the salty, savory flavor of soy sauce. On paper, soy sauce seems like... Read More...

Fermin Perez Cigars Moves Production to Tabacalera Familia Disla

Eric Guttormson

September 27, 2026

Press Releases

Fermin Perez Cigars has announced a pair of changes to its production and distribution, moving cigar manufacturing to Tabacalera Familia Disla S.A. in Estelí, Nicaragua, while turning to Domain Distribution for... Read More...

Alec Bradley Adds Chunk Sumatra to Full-Time Lineup

Eric Guttormson

September 25, 2026

Press Releases

Alec Bradley is expanding its Chunk series this fall, adding the new Chunk Sumatra as the third regular-production blend in the lineup. The Chunk format originally appeared as a frontmark offered across vari... Read More...

CAO Amazon Basin Extra Añejo Returns for 2026

Eric Guttormson

September 25, 2026

Press Releases

CAO is bringing back its Amazon Basin Extra Añejo in October, offering a two-year-aged version of the company's Amazon Basin blend. The cigars were rolled in 2024 using the standard Amazon Basin recipe befor... Read More...

Hooten Young Partners With Ruger for Rim Fire and Center Fire Cigars

Eric Guttormson

September 24, 2026

Press Releases

Hooten Young has partnered with firearms manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co. for a limited-edition collection of cigars and bourbon bearing the Ruger name. The cigar portion of the collaboration includes two... Read More...

Casa Carrillo Announces Pledge of Allegiance Rockets

Eric Guttormson

September 24, 2026

Press Releases

Casa Carrillo is expanding its Pledge of Allegiance line in 2026 with Pledge of Allegiance Rockets, a limited release commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The project is limited to 250 i... Read More...

How to Join the Cigar Dojo LFD Tasting Experience

Eric Guttormson

September 23, 2026

Smoke Night Live

Get ready for the Cigar Dojo & La Flor Dominicana Live Tasting Experience! We’re selecting 30 cigar enthusiasts to participate in this special live tasting event. Each selected participant will receive an LF... Read More...

The Ozgener Family Cigar Story with Tim Ozgener

Eric Guttormson

September 22, 2026

Smoke Night Live

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we welcome Tim Ozgener of Ozgener Family Cigars for a conversation about one of the more interesting family histories in the premium cigar industry. From his father Cano Ozgene... Read More...

La Aurora Holiday Box Arriving in October

Eric Guttormson

September 22, 2026

Press Releases

La Aurora is bringing back its annual Holiday Box for 2026, packaging five cigars from across the company’s portfolio in a Dominican Christmas-themed presentation. The 2026 La Aurora Holiday Box includes one... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Pimp My Pairing

Eric Guttormson

September 21, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

This week on Flavor Odyssey, Robby and Randy are taking a couple of ordinary cigar-and-drink combinations and turning them into dream pairings. The challenge is simple: start with a basic pairing and reimagi... Read More...

Ferdinand Piet Leaves LOFB Cigars

Eric Guttormson

September 21, 2026

Press Releases

Ferdinand Piet has departed LOFB Cigars after more than two years with the company, where he served as Head of Europe, Asia & the Middle East. Piet joined LOFB in August 2024 and worked on expanding the bran... Read More...

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