Smoke Night LIVE – Whiskey & Cigars

July 23, 2025

Few pairings rival a fine glass of whiskey and a premium cigar. On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Jon Carney and Mike Wilson of Hooten & Young—the company that brings both to the table. From its unique or... Read More...

Cohiba Introduces Rubicon as New Full-Time Line

Eric Guttormson

July 23, 2025

Press Releases

Cohiba is expanding its portfolio with the launch of Rubicon, a new full-time line set to begin shipping in August 2025. Produced at the HATSA factory in Danlí, Honduras, Rubicon represents what the brand descr... Read More...

VegaFina Relaunches Classic and 1998 Lines with U.S.-Exclusive Offerings

Eric Guttormson

July 23, 2025

Press Releases

VegaFina is set to relaunch its Classic and 1998 cigar lines in the U.S. market this August, introducing new packaging and exclusive formats tailored to American consumers. The relaunch includes two new prod... Read More...

Amarati Cigars Partners with CSI for U.S. Launch

Eric Guttormson

July 22, 2025

Press Releases

Amarati Cigars has announced a new partnership with Cigars Specialist International (CSI) to manage its entry into the North American market. The agreement, revealed on July 22, 2025, grants CSI exclusive right... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Arnold Palmer Pairings

Eric Guttormson

July 21, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

Flavor Odyssey is teeing up another great cigar and drink pairing to help you beat the summer heat. This week, we’re going non-alcoholic with a true clubhouse classic—the Arnold Palmer. It’s a refreshing mix of... Read More...

Montecristo Marks 90th Anniversary with Limited Cigar Release and Luxury Watch Collaboration

Eric Guttormson

July 21, 2025

Press Releases

Montecristo is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a limited-edition cigar release, developed by Rafael Nodal of Altadis U.S.A. in partnership with the Plasencia family. The cigar will debut on August 30 at C... Read More...

Casa Carrillo to Debut Encore Black Bulwarks at Great Lakes Cigar Festival

Eric Guttormson

July 17, 2025

Press Releases

Casa Carrillo Cigars is set to expand its Encore Black line with the introduction of the Bulwarks, a new 6 x 58 Perfecto that will officially debut at the Great Lakes Cigar Festival on July 26 in Pontiac, Michi... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – La Flor Dominicana 2.0

Eric Guttormson

July 16, 2025

Smoke Night Live

La Flor Dominicana (LFD) has long been recognized as one of the premier cigar factories in the Dominican Republic, earning numerous accolades over the years, including Cigar Aficionado’s Cigar of the Year for t... Read More...

Alec Bradley Adds Connecticut-Wrapped “Chunk Shade” to Chunk Series

Eric Guttormson

July 15, 2025

Press Releases

Alec Bradley is expanding its Chunk lineup with the introduction of the new “Chunk Shade,” a mellow-to-medium bodied cigar built in the same short, wide format as its predecessor, the Chunk Maduro. The release ... Read More...

Drew Estate Debuts “ACID Long Legs” Exclusive for Wild Bill’s at Great Lakes Cigar Festival

Eric Guttormson

July 15, 2025

Press Releases

Drew Estate is adding a new entry to its ACID line with the unveiling of ACID Long Legs, a 7.5” x 43 cigar created exclusively for Wild Bill’s Tobacco. The cigar will make its official debut on July 26 at the G... Read More...

Altadis U.S.A. Lowers Prices on Omar Ortez Cigars, Adds New Fresh Pack

Eric Guttormson

July 15, 2025

Press Releases

Altadis U.S.A. has announced a 7% price reduction across the entire Omar Ortez cigar portfolio, a move aimed at easing economic pressure on consumers while remaining competitive in the current market. The adjus... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – How Weird is Too Weird?

Eric Guttormson

July 9, 2025

Smoke Night Live

Getting your cigar brand noticed in the industry is no easy feat, and over the years, we've seen some colorful characters rise to the challenge. Jeremy McDonald launched Wildfire Cigars in 2021 and has quickly ... Read More...

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