Smoker Friendly Takes Equity Stake in Casa 1910

July 24, 2026

Casa 1910 has announced a strategic investment and equity partnership with Smoker Friendly, giving the U.S. retailer an ownership stake in the Mexican cigar company as both businesses look to expand the presenc... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE With Alex Weghorn of Davidoff

Eric Guttormson

July 22, 2026

Smoke Night Live

Davidoff Brand Ambassador Alex Weghorn joins Smoke Night LIVE to talk about the journey that led him to representing one of the most recognizable brands in premium cigars. Then we'll put his expertise to the te... Read More...

J.C. Newman Begins Shipping Brick House The Commodore Maduro

Eric Guttormson

July 22, 2026

Press Releases

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has begun shipping Brick House The Commodore Maduro, a new 5½ x 70 vitola that joins the company's Brick House Maduro lineup. The new cigar is available in 25-count boxes and five-count... Read More...

Big Sky Cigar Co., Willie’s Distillery Announce Joint Cigar Project

Eric Guttormson

July 22, 2026

Press Releases

Big Sky Cigar Co. has announced a new partnership with Montana-based Willie's Distillery, with the first release from the collaboration set to debut later this year. According to the companies, the initial c... Read More...

Casa Carrillo’s Ascend Begins Shipping to Retailers

Eric Guttormson

July 21, 2026

Press Releases

Casa Carrillo has begun shipping its new Ascend cigar to retailers across the country, making the latest addition to the company's Perez-Carrillo Series available to consumers. Ascend becomes a regular produ... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey: The Best Summer Cocktail and Cigar Pairings

Eric Guttormson

July 20, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

The dog days of summer have arrived, and there's no better way to cool off than with a refreshing cocktail and a great cigar. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs head to the bar ... Read More...

La Colombiana Introduced as 100% Colombian Tobacco Cigar

Eric Guttormson

July 20, 2026

Press Releases

A new cigar brand focused entirely on Colombian tobacco has officially launched. Named La Colombiana, the project was announced on Colombia's Independence Day and is centered around showcasing tobacco grown ... Read More...

La Palina Goldie Blend Chosen for PCA’s First International Cigar

Eric Guttormson

July 20, 2026

Press Releases

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is expanding its international presence through a new limited edition cigar created in partnership with The Leaf Master Tobacco Trading and La Palina Cigars. Named Yalla H... Read More...

Emperors Cut Announces Prophecy Limited Release

Eric Guttormson

July 20, 2026

Press Releases

Emperors Cut Cigars has announced Prophecy, a new limited-production cigar created in collaboration with La Aurora master blender Manuel Inoa. The cigar is scheduled to begin shipping on August 1, 2026. Prop... Read More...

Casa Carrillo Reveals Encore Noir II

Eric Guttormson

July 17, 2026

Press Releases

Casa Carrillo has announced Encore Noir II, the second release in its Encore Noir series, with the cigar making its only U.S. debut during a launch weekend at Two Guys Smoke Shop in New Hampshire. Like its p... Read More...

Bolivar Expands Cofradia Line with New 7×70 Sizes

Eric Guttormson

July 16, 2026

Press Releases

Bolivar is expanding its Honduran-made Cofradia lineup with the addition of two new 7 x 70 cigars. The company has announced that both the Bolivar Cofradia and Bolivar Cofradia Oscuro are now available in the l... Read More...

The Ultimate Cigar Vitola Tier List with Steve Saka

Eric Guttormson

July 15, 2026

Smoke Night Live

What is the best cigar size and shape? On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Steve Saka joins the Dojo crew as they rank the most popular cigar vitolas using the S-Tier system. From Robustos and Toros to Corona ... Read More...

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