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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...

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Cohiba Spectre 2025

Scott Braband

October 29, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2025

Since its debut in 2018, the Cohiba Spectre series has stood at the very top of the ultra-premium cigar world, at least in terms of price and outlandish packaging. Each release has been a one-time, hand-tailore... Read More...

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Punch Mr. Punch’s Wieners

Chad Tchad

September 25, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2025

Punch is no stranger to Father’s Day hijinks in the form of their limited/annual cigars. This time, for 2025, they tied on the apron and fired up the grill for some Mr. Punch’s Wieners. Their past limited relea... Read More...

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Sancho Panza Extra Chido Robusto

Chad Tchad

May 22, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2025

The Sancho Panza cigar line has a long, rich history. In the past, I have reviewed Sancho Panza The Original. At last year’s PCA trade show, a line extension was released under the direction of Matt Booth and J... Read More...

Diesel Expands Vintage Series with New Gigante Size

Eric Guttormson

March 21, 2025

Press Releases

Diesel has introduced a new size to its Vintage Series Maduro and Vintage Series Natural lines with the addition of a 6” x 60 Gigante. This new frontmark joins the existing offerings, bringing a larger format t... Read More...

Macanudo Introduces Emissary France Cigar to European Lineup

Eric Guttormson

March 3, 2025

Press Releases

Macanudo is bringing its Emissary series back to Europe with a new cigar, Emissary France, featuring tobacco grown near Bordeaux, France. The tobacco comes from the Mugron River Valley, influenced by the Atlant... Read More...

El Rey Del Mundo Introduces Churchill Size to Shade Grown Line

Eric Guttormson

January 27, 2025

Press Releases

El Rey del Mundo is expanding its Shade Grown lineup with a new Churchill size. The Churchill joins the existing Robusto and Toro sizes and will begin shipping to retailers on Monday, February 3. It was produce... Read More...

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El Titan de Bronze Redemption Corona

Scott Braband

November 16, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2024

Redemption is a powerful word. In today’s society, redemption carries a multifaceted meaning that extends beyond personal recovery; it embodies the collective journey of addressing past mistakes, learning from ... Read More...

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CAO FASA Noche Toro

Chad Tchad

September 18, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2024

This year, under Scandinavian Tobacco Group, CAO launched a new project featuring two cigars that share the same filler and binder. However, the project—dubbed FASA—has two tricks up the sleeve, differentiating... Read More...

CAO Adding ‘Thunder Smoke’ to Arcana Series

Jordan Guttormson

August 12, 2024

Press Releases

CAO has announced the release of its newest addition to the Arcana lineup, the CAO Thunder Smoke. This release is notable for being the first in CAO’s history to feature tobacco from South Africa and Zimbabwe, ... Read More...

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Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja (2024)

Chad Tchad

August 6, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2024

General Cigar Company continues its annual Serie M line with El Titán de Bronze for the fourth year in a row, presenting cigar smokers with the Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja. In the three previous years (2021, 20... Read More...

Hoyo de Monterrey Rojo & Oscuro cigar announcement

New Hoyo de Monterrey Rojo & Oscuro Arriving Soon

Jordan Guttormson

May 31, 2024

Press Releases

Hoyo de Monterrey is set to pay homage to the brand's post-embargo roots of Honduras, launching a pair of medium and medium-plus blends: Hoyo de Monterrey Rojo and Hoyo de Monterrey Oscuro. With nearly all H... Read More...

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