CAO Unveils Amazon Basin Daggers in Compact Format

June 2, 2025

CAO has announced the release of Amazon Basin Daggers, a new addition to its limited-edition Amazon Basin series. The cigar, measuring 4 x 38, is handcrafted at STG Estelí and is set to ship in June 2025. It us... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – What is a Boutique Cigar?

Eric Guttormson

May 28, 2025

Smoke Night Live

The term 'boutique cigar company' is often used in the cigar industry, but what does it truly mean? Does it describe the company's size, its focus on artistry, or a blend of multiple factors? Terence Reilly fro... Read More...

Gurkha to Adjust Select Cigar Prices Amid Tariff Pressures

Eric Guttormson

May 27, 2025

Press Releases

Gurkha Cigars has announced it will implement price adjustments on select products distributed in the U.S. beginning Monday, June 2, 2025. The move comes in response to rising tariffs that have impacted the cos... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Big Screen Bracket Challenge Final

Eric Guttormson

May 27, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

It's the final episode of the Big Screen Bracket Challenge! In this episode, we pit Harry Potter's Butterbeer, The Big Lebowski's White Russian, Glass Onion's Cuban Breeze, and Casino Royale's Vesper Martini ag... Read More...

Mayflower Cigars Unveils New Dream Line Extension

Eric Guttormson

May 23, 2025

Press Releases

Mayflower Cigars has introduced its latest line extension, the Dream, as announced by Michael Knowles on his show. This new addition joins the existing Dawn and Dusk lines. The Dream features a Pennsylvania Bro... Read More...

Hoyo de Monterrey Introduces Shade to Core Lineup

Eric Guttormson

May 22, 2025

Press Releases

Hoyo de Monterrey has announced the addition of a new cigar, Hoyo de Monterrey Shade, to its core lineup, following the release of Rojo and Oscuro. This Honduran Puro features a Honduran Shade wrapper with Hond... Read More...

Cigarbecue 2025

Eric Guttormson

May 21, 2025

Events, Contests

UPDATE: The winner of the Cigarbecue grand prize brought to you by Camacho Cigars is.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXWdGyha5tg&t=4s Prepare yourself for the 14th annual Cigarbecue brought to you by the... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Regional Cuisine with Rafael Nodal

Eric Guttormson

May 21, 2025

Smoke Night Live

Nobody loves and celebrates great food more than Rafael Nodal from Altadis USA. In this show, he joins Sensei, Jordan, and Juan to rate and rank the best regional cuisines. What's better: a Philly Cheesesteak, ... Read More...

Selected Tobacco Begins Shipping “The Nelson” Cigar with Limited Gift Set

Eric Guttormson

May 21, 2025

Press Releases

Selected Tobacco has announced the launch of its latest line, The Nelson, a commemorative release created by Nelson Alfonso in collaboration with his sons. The new cigar was unveiled at the 2025 Premium Cigar A... Read More...

No Increase in Pricing For Espinosa Premium Cigars

Eric Guttormson

May 20, 2025

Press Releases

Espinosa Premium Cigars announced it will keep wholesale prices unchanged despite a new 10 percent import tariff on cigars from Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, and Honduras. The decision aligns with a 90-day... Read More...

Casa Carrillo to Raise Cigar Prices

Eric Guttormson

May 20, 2025

Press Releases

Casa Carrillo has announced a wholesale price increase of $0.25 per cigar, effective June 1, 2025, citing newly imposed tariffs that have raised the cost of importing cigars. According to company founder Ern... Read More...

Alliance Cigar Merges with Best Cigar Prices Parent Company

Eric Guttormson

May 20, 2025

Press Releases

In a move that signals ongoing consolidation in the premium cigar industry, Alliance Cigar has officially merged into New Global Marketing, Inc., the parent company of Best Cigar Prices. The merger positions Al... Read More...

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