Smoke Night LIVE – King of the Ring, Celebrity Cigar Brand Bracket Challenge

June 11, 2025

What is the most exciting cigar brand represented by a celebrity? In this episode, the Dojo crew, joined by co-host Juan Cancel and special guest William 'Cigar Coop' Cooper, will crown the King of the Ring—the... Read More...

Outcast Cigars Begins Shipping to Retailers

Eric Guttormson

June 11, 2025

Press Releases

Outcast Cigars, a new premium cigar brand, has started shipping to retailers. The brand aims to appeal to those who value individuality and independence. Outcast Cigars uses a Brazilian Cubra wrapper, a hybr... Read More...

Powstanie SBC24 Begins Shipping

Eric Guttormson

June 10, 2025

Press Releases

Powstanie Cigars has begun shipping its limited SBC24 release to retailers who placed orders during this year’s premium cigar trade show. The SBC24 marks the latest installment in the brand’s Small Batch Cod... Read More...

Davidoff Marks 150 Years with Celebrations and Expansion

Eric Guttormson

June 10, 2025

Press Releases

In 2025, Oettinger Davidoff AG is commemorating its 150th anniversary, tracing its roots back to 1875 when Max Oettinger opened a tobacconist shop in Basel, Switzerland. To honor the milestone, the company will... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Mule Variations

Eric Guttormson

June 9, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

Not to be redundant but it's time to kick that mule in the ass. This week on Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby and Randy continue their quest to bring fun twists to classic cocktails. They’re shaking things up by tes... Read More...

La Aurora USA Opens Miami Distribution Hub, Partners with Neptune Cigars on Little Havana Mural

Eric Guttormson

June 9, 2025

Press Releases

La Aurora USA and Caribbean Sunrise Spirits have announced two major developments in Miami: the official opening of a new distribution center and the unveiling of a large-scale mural in collaboration with Neptu... Read More...

E.P. Carrillo Connecticut Begins Shipping

Eric Guttormson

June 6, 2025

Press Releases

Casa Carrillo has begun shipping the E.P. Carrillo Connecticut, the latest addition to its Essence Series, to retailers across the country. This marks the fourth blend in the series, joining Sumatra, Maduro, an... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Justin Andrews Scandinavian Tobacco Group

Eric Guttormson

June 4, 2025

Smoke Night Live

In this episode, we sit down with Justin Andrews, Director of New Business Development at Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG). Justin will be joining us live in-studio from Dojo headquarters and will update us on ... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Old Fashioned Variation

Eric Guttormson

June 2, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

Flavor variations are the next stop in our pairing odyssey! That's right, folks, we're diving into classic cocktails with bold, creative twists. This week, your hosts Robby and Randy take on a show favorite, th... Read More...

CAO Unveils Amazon Basin Daggers in Compact Format

Eric Guttormson

June 2, 2025

Press Releases

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...

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