Flavor Odyssey: Fuente vs. Padrón

January 13, 2026

Two titans of the cigar world go head-to-head on Flavor Odyssey. And no—we’re not talking about your hosts, Robby and Randy. This week’s battle features two of the most legendary brands in cigars: Arturo Fuente... Read More...

J.C. Newman Announces 2026 José Gaspar Cigar for Tampa’s Gasparilla Season

Eric Guttormson

January 13, 2026

Press Releases

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has announced the release of its 2026 José Gaspar cigar, continuing the company’s annual tradition of marking Tampa’s Gasparilla season with a limited-production cigar tied to the city’s p... Read More...

MBOMBAY Announces MORA, a Six-Year-Aged Costa Rican Release

Eric Guttormson

January 12, 2026

Press Releases

MBOMBAY Cigars has announced the upcoming release of MORA, a limited-production cigar that was rolled in 2019 and held for extended aging before its public debut. The cigars were produced in Costa Rica and will... Read More...

Lure Cigars Brings Back Fish Stix in New 10-Count Bundles

Eric Guttormson

January 9, 2026

Press Releases

Lure Cigars has reintroduced its Fish Stix cigar, expanding availability with new 10-count cellophane bundles alongside the previously released resealable 5-packs. The updated packaging options are intended to ... Read More...

Playboy Reenters the Cigar Space Through New Partnership With Kingmakers

Eric Guttormson

January 8, 2026

Press Releases

Playboy has announced its return to the premium cigar space through a new partnership with Kingmakers, marking the first release in what is being positioned as an ongoing cigar collection. The project represent... Read More...

The Great Burger Battle with Michael Herklots

Eric Guttormson

January 7, 2026

Smoke Night Live

What makes a great fast-food burger? Is it the beef, the bun, the nostalgia—or just how it hits at the drive-thru? This week, the Dojo crew is joined by Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego, Nick Libretti from JR ... Read More...

Lure Cigars Adds “The Slim Jim” to Catch & Release Series

Eric Guttormson

January 7, 2026

Press Releases

Lure Cigars has announced the release of The Slim Jim, the latest entry in its ongoing Catch & Release series. The cigar is produced in limited quantities and is positioned as an experimental release designed t... Read More...

J.C. Newman Crafts 1,000 Cigars for Jon Cooper’s Milestone with the Lightning

Eric Guttormson

January 7, 2026

Press Releases

The Tampa Bay Lightning marked a milestone on Tuesday night as head coach Jon Cooper coached his 1,000th game with the franchise. To commemorate the occasion, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. produced 1,000 custom cigars ... Read More...

Alec Bradley Announces 2026 Return of Filthy Hooligan and Shamrock

Eric Guttormson

January 7, 2026

Press Releases

Alec Bradley is once again bringing back its seasonal Filthy Hooligan and Filthy Hooligan Shamrock cigars for a 2026 release, continuing a St. Patrick’s Day tradition that has become familiar to fans of the bra... Read More...

DTT Announces “Friend to Many” Year of the Pausers Release for 2026

Eric Guttormson

January 6, 2026

Press Releases

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust has announced details for its 2026 “Year of” project, titled Year of the Pausers – “Friend to Many.” The limited-production release is designed to honor longtime cigar community member... Read More...

CAO Expands Flathead Line with Speed Shop Habano

Eric Guttormson

January 6, 2026

Press Releases

CAO has announced an expansion to its Flathead cigar line with the introduction of Flathead Speed Shop Habano. The new release is scheduled to begin shipping to retailers on February 2, 2026, according to the c... Read More...

Mexican San Andrés Corona Gorda Debuts from Powstanie Cigars

Eric Guttormson

January 6, 2026

Press Releases

Powstanie Cigars has announced the release of a new vitola within its Mexican San Andrés line: the Corona Gorda. Retailers can now place orders, with shipments expected to begin shortly. The Corona Gorda fea... Read More...

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