Smoke Night LIVE Hits 500—A Celebration with Friends, Stories, and Cigars

February 11, 2026

What started as a simple question from Master Sensei—“What should we call this show?”—has grown into one of the cigar world’s longest-running and most beloved live broadcasts. Now, Smoke Night LIVE reaches an i... Read More...

Romeo y Julieta Introduces Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo

Eric Guttormson

January 16, 2026

Press Releases

Romeo y Julieta is expanding its Reserva Real Nicaragua lineup with the introduction of Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo, a new extension developed in collaboration with A.J. Fernandez and Rafael Nodal. Produ... Read More...

AJF Enclave by Eladio Diaz No. 15 Cigar of the Year 2025

No. 15 Cigar of the Year 2025 – Enclave by Eladio Diaz

Jordan Guttormson

January 7, 2026

News, COTY 2025

Well regarded as a juggernaut in both farming and manufacturing, A.J. Fernández and his A.J. Fernandez Cigar Company are, unsurprisingly, known for showcasing Fernández's own tobaccos throughout the majority of... Read More...

Altadis U.S.A. Introduces Aging Room Blue Amber with AJ Fernandez

Eric Guttormson

October 31, 2025

Press Releases

Altadis U.S.A. has announced a new addition to its Aging Room portfolio with the debut of Aging Room Blue Amber, a project developed by Rafael Nodal in collaboration with AJ Fernandez. The release marks the 15t... Read More...

Diesel’s Carnival-Themed Sideshow Returns This November

Eric Guttormson

October 13, 2025

Press Releases

Diesel Cigars is reviving one of its most talked-about limited editions with the return of the Sideshow Sampler, set to ship this November. The seven-cigar collection—produced at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Ciga... Read More...

Artesano Del Tobacco Adds “The Squid” to El Pulpo Line

Eric Guttormson

August 26, 2025

Press Releases

Artesano Del Tobacco has introduced a new size to its El Pulpo brand: the El Pulpo Perfecto, nicknamed “The Squid.” The 6.5 x 60 box-pressed Perfecto will begin arriving at retailers on August 28, 2025. The ... Read More...

Diesel Unveils Two Limited-Edition Cigars for Spring Release

Eric Guttormson

April 11, 2025

Press Releases

Diesel is set to launch two new limited-edition cigars on May 1, each crafted at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. The Diesel Founder’s Collection Raceking and the Diesel Backyard Barbecue Series... Read More...

AJ Fernandez set to Unveil New World Decenio at PCA 2025

Eric Guttormson

April 4, 2025

Press Releases

AJ Fernandez Cigar Company announced the upcoming release of New World Decenio, a new full-time addition to their portfolio, set to debut at PCA 2025. This cigar marks the 10th anniversary of the New World line... Read More...

Significant Fire at AJ Fernandez Factory

Eric Guttormson

March 31, 2025

Press Releases

On March 31, 2025, a major fire erupted at the Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, igniting in the morning and inflicting heavy damage on one of the world’s largest ci... Read More...

Artesano Del Tobacco to Launch Viva La Vida Connecticut at PCA 2025

Eric Guttormson

March 22, 2025

Press Releases

Artesano Del Tobacco will introduce the Viva La Vida Connecticut, a new addition to its Viva La Vida cigar line, at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show on April 11, 2025, in New Orleans. The unveilin... Read More...

Nasser The Goat No. 10 Cigar of the Year 2024

No. 10 Cigar of the Year 2024 – Nasser The Goat

Jordan Guttormson

January 3, 2025

News, COTY 2024

Over the years, there have been several occasions where A.J. Fernández (the man) began rolling cigars for small brands with little-to-no name recognition. Said brand subsequently earns a following, and A.J. Fer... Read More...

AJ Fernandez 20th Anniversary No. 12 Cigar of the Year 2024

No. 12 Cigar of the Year 2024 – AJ Fernandez 20th Anniversary

Jordan Guttormson

January 2, 2025

News, COTY 2024

Have you ever heard the expression, "progress is gradual, then sudden"? This may help explain A.J. Fernández's overnight success—a man who went from rolling cigars in his garage to becoming one of the most resp... Read More...

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