Smoke Night LIVE – Royal Rumble II: Battle of the Year-End Lists

January 21, 2025

Let’s get ready to rumble! It’s time for one of the most highly anticipated episodes of the year, where we pit four of the top Cigar-of-the-Year lists against each other in a no-holds-barred battle royale. The ... Read More...

Quality Importers Introduces New Cigar Caddy 10-Count Tackle Box

Eric Guttormson

January 21, 2025

Press Releases

Quality Importers (QI) has announced the launch of the Cigar Caddy® 10-Count Tackle Box, a new addition to its Cigar Caddy® product line. This travel humidor offers enhanced storage capacity and functionality t... Read More...

GPC Appoints Jaime Flórez-Estrada as Global Chief Growth Officer

Eric Guttormson

January 21, 2025

Press Releases

Global Premium Cigars (GPC) has announced the appointment of Jaime Flórez-Estrada as its Global Chief Growth Officer. Jaime has 25 years of experience in the tobacco industry, including leadership roles at Drew... Read More...

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Flavor Odyssey – Espinosa Sumatra Pairing

Eric Guttormson

January 20, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

Flavor Odyssey Season 8 is now in full swing, and we kick off the first segment by exploring pairings for five cigars from our 2024 Year-End list. All the featured cigars are included in the Smoke Inn COTY samp... Read More...

United Cigars Unveils Limited-Edition Micallef Black Firecracker for July 4th

Eric Guttormson

January 20, 2025

Press Releases

United Cigars has officially announced the highly anticipated 2025 Firecracker release: Micallef Black Firecracker. This bold, limited-edition cigar celebrates the spirit of independence with a powerful smoking... Read More...

Maya Selva Cigars Celebrates 30 Years with New Factory Opening in Honduras

Eric Guttormson

January 20, 2025

Press Releases

Maya Selva Cigars (MSC) marks a milestone as it celebrates its 30th anniversary with the grand opening of the Fábrica de Puros MSC in Danlí, El Paraíso. For three decades, MSC has been a leader in the premiu... Read More...

Alec Bradley Launches Exclusive Cigar & Bourbon Pairing with Green River Distillery

Eric Guttormson

January 17, 2025

Press Releases

Premium cigar brand Alec Bradley has teamed up with Green River Distillery and Justins’ House of Bourbon to unveil a limited-edition release in its Uncut Series. The new pairing features the Alligator Char Whit... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – A Cigar for Every Occasion

Eric Guttormson

January 15, 2025

Smoke Night Live

What’s the right cigar for a wedding? A funeral? Or even a Star Wars cosplay convention? We’ll answer these questions and many more on this week’s episode of Smoke Night LIVE! Juan Cancel and Nick Libretti join... Read More...

HVC Expands HOT CAKE Line with Two New Limited-Edition Sizes

Eric Guttormson

January 15, 2025

Press Releases

HVC Cigars has announced the expansion of its HOT CAKE line with the introduction of two new sizes: Gran Torpedo (5 ½ x 56) and Coronas Gigantes (6 7/8 x 50). The new offerings feature a Connecticut Broadleaf w... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Non-Alcoholic Cigar Pairings

Eric Guttormson

January 13, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

It's Dry January—a yearly campaign encouraging people to take a break from alcohol for the entire month. While we might not commit to going dry for a full month, your hosts, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs, are on a... Read More...

Vintage Cigar Lounge Opens in Dubai’s Al Barsha District

Eric Guttormson

January 13, 2025

Press Releases

Vintage Cigar Group has officially launched its first Dubai location with the opening of Vintage Cigar Lounge Dubai in the upscale Al Barsha district. Strategically situated between the Mall of the Emirates and... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – 2024 Cigar of the Year Awards

Eric Guttormson

January 8, 2025

Smoke Night Live

And the winners are in! It’s time to reveal the recipients of our Cigar of the Year Exceptional Awards. Who will take home the honors for Best Under the Radar, Value-Priced Cigar, Best Packaging, Person of the ... Read More...

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