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The Lunatic Torch cigar first debuted under Aganorsa's JFR sub-brand in 2016, being rolled in a singular Churchill format in small but ongoing quantities. Following the success of 2019's Lunatic re-brand, the c... Read More...

Fratello Arlequín No. 6 Cigar of the Year 2020

No. 6 Cigar of the Year 2020 – Arlequín

January 13, 2021

Perhaps the most unique-tasting cigar on our list, Fratello Arlequín had to prove itself on the marketplace before being welcomed on as a full-time offering from Fratello. The cigar tentatively debuted in 2019,... Read More...

Scandinavian Tobacco Group Creates Distribution Network

January 13, 2021

Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S (STG) today announced that the company has formed The Forged Cigar Company, an independent national cigar distribution network, and will divide its portfolio of industry-leading b... Read More...

HVC Hot Cake No. 7 Cigar of the Year 2020

No. 7 Cigar of the Year 2020 – Hot Cake

January 12, 2021

Being founded by Reinier Lorenzo in 2011, HVC Cigars was among the first companies to fully embrace the now-burgeoning Aganorsa Leaf factory in Estelí. With an increasing number of respected brands now followin... Read More...

Crowned Heads Four Kicks Capa Especial No. 8 Cigar of the Year 2020

No. 8 Cigar of the Year 2020 – Four Kicks Capa Especial

January 12, 2021

For Crowned Heads, approaching the company's 10th anniversary, what was old become new in 2020. When setting out to launch their first cigar in 2011, owners Jon Huber and Mike Conder partnered with Master Blend... Read More...

Protocol “Coppers” Headed to Vintage Cigar Lounge

January 11, 2021

Protocol Cigars has announced their first release of 2021, a shop exclusive called the Protocol Coppers for Vintage Cigar Lounge and Club in Westerly, RI. Like all projects that keep with a law enforcement them... Read More...

Esteban Carreras Cashmere No. 9 Cigar of the Year 2020

No. 9 Cigar of the Year 2020 – Cashmere

January 11, 2021

Long a favorite in the realm of boutique cigar offerings, Esteban Carreras Cigars has made a name for themselves with primarily medium-full to full-bodied offerings, centering on Nicaraguan tobaccos and being r... Read More...

Alec & Bradley Kintsugi No. 10 Cigar of the Year 2020

No. 10 Cigar of the Year 2020 – Kintsugi

January 11, 2021

Shipping to retailers only weeks before the final votes for Cigar of the Year were cast, Kintsugi debuted as the second of two Japanese-themed cigars from Alec & Bradley Cigars in 2020 (see: Uru Doshi). The... Read More...

Lake Country Cigar announces Revival Habano & Revival Maduro

January 11, 2021

Lake Country Cigars in Delafield Wisconsin has announced a collaboration with Brothers Cigars named Revival. Revival is a two-blend premium long filler cigar line manufactured at Tabacalera William Ventura in t... Read More...

TAA Meeting in the Dominican Republic Cancelled moves to Virtual Event

January 8, 2021

Due to the continued COVID-19 global outbreak, The TAA Board of Directors have cancelled the 2021 annual meeting and convention scheduled to take place April 11-15, 2021, in the Dominican Republic at Casa de Ca... Read More...

Plasencia Alma Fuerte Sixto I Hexagon Colorado Claro cigars

Plasencia Ships Alma Fuerte Sixto I Hexagon Colorado Claro

January 7, 2021

Plasencia Cigars has announced the shipment of a new cigar to tobacconists, a spinoff blend known as Plasencia Alma Fuerte Sixto I Hexagon Colorado Claro. The cigar is based on the company's original Alm... Read More...

Michael Herklots and Brendon Scott Announce Ferio Tego

January 6, 2021