Smoke Night LIVE with Aaron Paoletta

June 17, 2026

Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigar Company joins Smoke Night LIVE to discuss the growth of his cigar brand and the unconventional journey that led him into the premium cigar industry. Before launching LaVega, Aaron... Read More...

Powstanie Announces 250-Box 250th American Anniversary War Bear

Eric Guttormson

June 17, 2026

Press Releases

Powstanie Cigars is revisiting one of its recent releases with the announcement of the 250th American Anniversary War Bear, a limited-edition cigar packaged to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United St... Read More...

Casa Carrillo Announces 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Limited Edition

Eric Guttormson

June 15, 2026

Press Releases

Casa Carrillo has announced the fourth annual release in its Pledge of Allegiance series, a limited-edition cigar created to coincide with America's upcoming 250th anniversary. Unlike previous versions, the ... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey: Local Whiskey Showdown

Eric Guttormson

June 15, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re celebrating local whiskey with special guest Brandon McCraney, master distiller at Olde Raleigh Distillery. Join us as we explore the unique flavors coming from craft distille... Read More...

Aaron Sigmond’s Next Book Explores the Culture Surrounding Cigars

Eric Guttormson

June 15, 2026

Press Releases

Aaron Sigmond has announced a new book, CIGARS: A Culture, which is scheduled for release in October 2026 through Mad/Dash Press in partnership with the Premium Cigar Association. The upcoming volume serves ... Read More...

La Gloria Cubana Adds Event-Only Los Gloriosos Exclusivo

Eric Guttormson

June 12, 2026

Press Releases

La Gloria Cubana is expanding its Los Gloriosos line with a new event-exclusive offering created in collaboration with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. Known as Los Gloriosos Exclusivo, the cigar features the same bl... Read More...

CAO Bringing Back Amazon Basin Daggers for Limited 2026 Release

Eric Guttormson

June 12, 2026

Press Releases

CAO is set to bring back Amazon Basin Daggers, a shorter-format version of its Amazon Basin blend, for a limited release beginning June 2026. The cigar measures 4" x 38 and uses the same blend found in the l... Read More...

Atabey Black Delirios Travel Humidor Begins Shipping

Eric Guttormson

June 10, 2026

Press Releases

The Atabey Black Delirios is making its way to retailers in a new limited-edition travel humidor package, according to an announcement from United Cigars. The release is limited to 1,500 humidors worldwide and ... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE: Glen Case of Kristoff Cigars

Eric Guttormson

June 10, 2026

Smoke Night Live

For more than 20 years, Kristoff Cigars has been a respected name in the premium cigar industry. This week on Smoke Night LIVE, Glen Case makes his first-ever appearance on the show to discuss the journey that ... Read More...

United Cigars Ships Independence Firecracker for America’s 250th Anniversary

Eric Guttormson

June 9, 2026

Press Releases

United Cigars has announced that the 2026 Independence Firecracker is now shipping to retailers, marking this year's installment in the company's long-running Firecracker collaboration series with Arnold Andre.... Read More...

Wrapper Wars: Maduro vs Claro

Eric Guttormson

June 8, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

Many of your favorite cigars come in either maduro or claro wrapper variations. But beyond the difference in color, what exactly separates a maduro from a claro? And which drink pairings work best with each? ... Read More...

Viso Horny Reveals Ligador Fantasma, Crafted at Fábrica Oveja Negra

Eric Guttormson

June 8, 2026

Press Releases

Viso Horny has announced a new limited-edition release named Ligador Fantasma, a cigar intended to recognize the often-overlooked individuals involved in cigar production and blending. According to the compa... Read More...

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