No Increase in Pricing For Espinosa Premium Cigars

May 20, 2025

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...

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

Eric Guttormson

May 19, 2025

Press Releases

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...

Author Eric Guttormson