J.C. Newman Begins Shipping First 2025 Release of The American and Angel Cuesta Cigars

May 19, 2025

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has announced the first release of The American and Angel Cuesta cigars for 2025, shipping this week to 105 retailers across 35 states. The timing of the release is intended to coincide wi... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Martini Cigar Pairings

Eric Guttormson

May 19, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

Bond, James Bond. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, we explore the iconic Vesper Martini, famously known as James Bond's drink of choice. But does this classic cocktail pair well with a cigar, and if so, which... Read More...

Lure Cigars Introduces Fish Stix Box Press Rothschild

Eric Guttormson

May 19, 2025

Press Releases

Lure Cigars announced the release of their new Fish Stix cigar, a box-pressed Rothschild designed for portability and convenience. Based in Tallahassee, Florida, the company aims to bring cigar enthusiasts toge... Read More...

Plasencia Alma del Cielo Now Shipping

Eric Guttormson

May 16, 2025

Press Releases

Plasencia Cigars has begun shipping its latest release, Alma del Cielo, a new blend that spotlights tobacco grown at high elevation. The cigar, which translates to “Soul from the Sky,” made its official debut d... Read More...

CigarKings Enters UK Market with Nicaraguan-Blend Cigars

Eric Guttormson

May 14, 2025

Press Releases

Germany-based cigar brand CigarKings has officially launched in the United Kingdom, expanding its footprint into one of Europe’s more established cigar markets. The brand is known for its handmade cigars crafte... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Bill & Juan’s Excellent Adventure

Eric Guttormson

May 14, 2025

Smoke Night Live

Bill Ives and Juan Cancel reunite on this episode of Smoke Night LIVE. Ten years ago, Bill and Juan were Cigar Dojo members and cigar enthusiasts who decided to start a cigar brand named Cubariqueño, also known... Read More...

Lampert Cigars Announces Limitada 2025 Release

Eric Guttormson

May 14, 2025

Press Releases

Lampert Cigars has revealed details for its Limitada 2025, a 6 x 54 toro box-pressed cigar. This release features an Ecuadorian Habano Vuelta Abajo wrapper, an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 binder, and fillers from Br... Read More...

Black Label Trading Co. Releases Dreadnought Again with Atlantic Cigar Co.

Eric Guttormson

May 13, 2025

Press Releases

Black Label Trading Company announced the second release of its Dreadnought cigar, available exclusively through Atlantic Cigar Company. The cigar is produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua. The... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Mission Impossible

Eric Guttormson

May 12, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we tackle the ultimate pairing challenge: the Bloody Mary. That's right, folks—this cocktail's intense, spicy tomato flavors make it a daunting match for cigars, one that most profe... Read More...

Avowed Cigars Releases Higher Calling for Father’s Day

Eric Guttormson

May 9, 2025

Press Releases

Avowed Cigars has announced the launch of Higher Calling, a limited-edition cigar set to reach retail partners in time for Father’s Day 2025. This release builds on the Vow 6.29 blend, incorporating higher-prim... Read More...

COHIBA Trademark Dispute Sees New Ruling

Eric Guttormson

May 8, 2025

Press Releases

On May 7, 2025, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ruled in favor of Cubatabaco in its ongoing legal battle with General Cigar Co., a subsidiary of Scandinavian Tobacco Group, over the C... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – AMA Ask Me Anything

Eric Guttormson

May 7, 2025

Smoke Night Live

Get ready for our 3rd epic AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Smoke Night LIVE! The audience takes the wheel, firing tough, fascinating questions at the Dojo crew: Master Sensei, Juan Cancel, Kid-Producer Jordan, Scotty ... Read More...

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