JM Tobacco Marks 25 Years with JM’s Aniversario 25 Debuting at TPE 2026

January 16, 2026

JM Tobacco has announced JM’s Aniversario 25, a commemorative release scheduled to debut at TPE 2026, marking 25 years since the launch of JM’s Cigars and honoring the legacy of founder John Mahroukian. Acco... Read More...

Casa Carrillo Introduces Three-Blend Collector’s Box via Digital Giveaway Program

Eric Guttormson

January 16, 2026

Press Releases

Casa Carrillo has announced a new limited-edition three-blend collector’s box, featuring cigars that will be distributed exclusively through the brand’s digital engagement platforms rather than traditional reta... Read More...

Patina y Viso Sets March Release for Leprechaun Dust Candela Robusto

Eric Guttormson

January 16, 2026

Press Releases

Patina y Viso has announced the upcoming release of Leprechaun Dust, a limited-edition candela cigar scheduled to begin shipping to retailers next month. The cigar is a 5 x 52 Candela Robusto and has already so... Read More...

2025 Cigar of the Year: Rankings, Reactions, and Debate

Eric Guttormson

January 14, 2026

Smoke Night Live

On this episode of Smoke Night Live it’s awards night. Throw on the tuxedo and join us as we roll out the red carpet for our annual Cigar of the Year Awards Show. After a full year of smoking, reviewing, blind ... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey: Fuente vs. Padrón

Eric Guttormson

January 13, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

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...

Author Eric Guttormson