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January 5, 2026

United Cigars reached far into their playbook with the Gold Star project, resurrecting a cigar that had initially debuted in 1995. In doing so, they staggered the project into two phases: a limited blend for 20... Read More...

Illusione Epernay Tuonela No. 19 Cigar of the Year 2025

No. 19 Cigar of the Year 2025 – Epernay Tuonela

January 5, 2026

With Illusione’s Epernay line widely regarded as one of the foundational cigars of the modern era, calls for a maduro counterpart became inevitable—a request decades in the making that would go unanswered until... Read More...

Viva La Vida Connecticut No. 20 Cigar of the Year 2025

No. 20 Cigar of the Year 2025 – Viva La Vida Connecticut

January 5, 2026

Six years after Billy and Gus Fakih first landed on Cigar Dojo's year-end list with their debut line, Viva La Vida, the brothers returned with the cigar's sister blend: Viva La Vida Connecticut. Like the origin... Read More...

Cigar of the Year Guidelines 2025

December 29, 2025

The 2025 season ushers in Cigar Dojo’s 14th annual year-end awards, continuing a tradition that began back in 2012 with a modest Top 10 list aimed at the everyday cigar enthusiast. What started as a straightfor... Read More...

Alec Bradley Announces Uncut Series Pairing With Penelope Bourbon

December 18, 2025

Alec Bradley has announced the latest installment in its Uncut Series, this time partnering with Penelope Bourbon for a limited cigar and whiskey pairing. The release marks the eighth batch in the Uncut Series ... Read More...

Indianapolis’ Blend Bar Rebrands Lounge Under the Atabey Name

December 16, 2025

Indianapolis’ Blend Bar has officially rebranded its cigar lounge under the Atabey name following a new collaboration between United Cigars and Selected Tobacco. The move brings Nelson Alfonso’s Selected Tobacc... Read More...

Aganorsa Leaf Adds Supreme Leaf Toro 109 for 2026 Release

December 15, 2025

Aganorsa Leaf is adding a new size to its Supreme Leaf portfolio, announcing the upcoming release of the Supreme Leaf Toro 109. The 6 x 52 vitola is slated to open for retailer orders in January and ship in Feb... Read More...

General Cigar Announces Two Holiday Releases from Cohiba/Weller and M by Macanudo

December 12, 2025

As the holiday season approaches, General Cigar Co. is rolling out two limited-edition releases aimed at very different corners of the premium cigar world. Cohiba is extending its ongoing collaboration with Wel... Read More...

Aladino Launches First Zodiac Release with 2026 Year of the Horse Edition

December 11, 2025

Aladino is marking the upcoming Lunar New Year with a new limited edition tied to the Chinese Zodiac. The Year of the Horse 2026 cigar is the first entry in what the company says will be an ongoing Zodiac-theme... Read More...

J.C. Newman Begins Shipping Diamond Crown 130th Anniversary Humidor

December 10, 2025

J.C. Newman Cigar Co., which marks its 130th year in 2025, has begun distributing a special-edition Diamond Crown 130th Anniversary Humidor to select retailers across the country. The limited run includes 130 h... Read More...

Española Cigars Introduces Holiday 6-Pack Sampler Featuring Full Core Line

December 10, 2025