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

July 21, 2025

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...

JM Tobacco Adds Española Corojo to Core Lineup

Eric Guttormson

July 9, 2025

Press Releases

JM Tobacco has officially released the Española Corojo as a regular production cigar, following its debut as a limited edition in 2024 under the name "Year of the Dragon." The company cites strong consumer dema... Read More...

Trinidad and Tommy Bahama Partner for Island-Themed Cigar Collection

Eric Guttormson

July 9, 2025

Press Releases

Altadis U.S.A. and Tommy Bahama have announced a new partnership that brings together premium cigars and island-inspired lifestyle branding. The collaboration, known as the Trinidad x Tommy Bahama Island Collec... Read More...

Quesada Adds Petit Corona to Casa Magna Connecticut Line

Eric Guttormson

July 8, 2025

Press Releases

Quesada Cigars has introduced a new size to its Casa Magna Connecticut lineup with the release of the Petit Corona. Now shipping, the new vitola measures 4 ½ x 40 and is aimed at smokers who prefer smaller ring... Read More...

J.C. Newman to Launch Diamond Crown Tampa with FSG Tobacco at Corona Cigar Co.

Eric Guttormson

July 8, 2025

Press Releases

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. will mark the City of Tampa’s 138th birthday with the official launch of its newest release, Diamond Crown Tampa. The event will take place Tuesday, July 15 at the Diamond Crown Cigar Loun... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – To Smoke or Not to Smoke

Eric Guttormson

July 7, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

In the (slightly altered) words of Shakespeare: “To smoke or not to smoke, that is the question.” Most of us have a special cigar tucked away in the humidor—maybe it was a gift, maybe a rare find—but for one... Read More...

Author Eric Guttormson