Quesada Cigars Ships Oktoberfest 2025 Edition

August 21, 2025

Quesada Cigars has begun shipping the Oktoberfest 2025 Edition, continuing the company’s seasonal tradition that began more than a decade ago. The annual release is blended with the intention of pairing with Ok... Read More...

How to Create the Perfect Cigar Company

Eric Guttormson

August 20, 2025

Smoke Night Live

On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, we tackle the question: How would you build the perfect cigar company? Our panel will step into the role of CEO, making key decisions such as choosing tobacco farms, selecti... Read More...

XIKAR Lounge Opens at Aficionado’s Cigars and Wine in Pembroke Pines

Eric Guttormson

August 20, 2025

Press Releases

Quality Importers Trading Company (QI) and Aficionado’s Cigars and Wine have partnered to open a new XIKAR Lounge inside the retailer’s recently opened location in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The lounge, locate... Read More...

Crowned Heads Unveils Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2025

Eric Guttormson

August 20, 2025

Press Releases

Crowned Heads has announced the release of Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2025, the latest extension of its Blood Medicine line. The Blood Medicine brand began in 2022 as an event-only cigar before evolving in... Read More...

Can AI Create the Perfect Cigar Pairing?

Eric Guttormson

August 19, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

Who’s the real master of pairing—our Flavor Odyssey hosts or the AI overlords? On this episode, we hand the reins to the bots and let them suggest cigar and drink pairings, while we critique their choices. Brin... Read More...

El Baton Cameroon Firecracker Begins Shipping to Retailers

Eric Guttormson

August 19, 2025

Press Releases

United Cigar and J.C. Newman Cigar Co. have announced the upcoming release of the El Baton Cameroon Firecracker, set to arrive at Firecracker retailers by the end of August. This marks the first time J.C. Newma... Read More...

XIKAR Expands Distribution of Hedron Hybrid-Flame Lighter

Eric Guttormson

August 18, 2025

Press Releases

Quality Importers Trading Company has announced that the XIKAR Hedron lighter, previously available only through select online retailers, is now being distributed across all wholesale and retail channels in the... Read More...

Davidoff Reopens Renovated Madison Avenue Boutique

Eric Guttormson

August 18, 2025

Press Releases

Davidoff of Geneva USA has officially reopened its flagship Madison Avenue boutique in New York City following a complete renovation. The 3,300-square-foot location, first opened in 1987, has long been a key pr... Read More...

Atabey Black Delirios to Debut for Elev8te Cigar Lounge’s 30th Anniversary

Eric Guttormson

August 14, 2025

Press Releases

Elev8te Cigar Lounge will mark its 30th anniversary on August 30, 2025, with the debut of the Atabey Black Delirios, a limited-edition release from Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco. The 5¾ x 55 vitola feature... Read More...

Drew Estate Begins Shipping S.T. Dupont Liga Privada 10 Aniversario Collection

Eric Guttormson

August 12, 2025

Press Releases

Drew Estate has started shipping the S.T. Dupont Liga Privada 10 Aniversario Collection, now available through select retailers in the Drew Diplomat Program. The collection was first revealed at the 2025 PCA Co... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Dochella 2025 Cavalcade of Stars

Eric Guttormson

August 12, 2025

Smoke Night Live

It’s time for the annual Dochella Festival at Dojo Studios, where we celebrate the kickoff of the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival. As always, we’ll have a cavalcade of stars on Smoke Night LIVE, appearing in rapi... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Mystery Episode

Eric Guttormson

August 11, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

This episode of Flavor Odyssey has been shrouded in mystery for months. We’re still uncertain about the cigar and drink pairing, and we’re not even sure who the hosts will be. But don’t let that stop you—grab y... Read More...

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