Protocol & Pints: The Ultimate Pairing Challenge

March 23, 2026

Flavor Odyssey returns, and this week we’re putting Protocol Cigars to the test with a full-on beer pairing challenge. Each host brings their pick for the perfect frosty companion, aiming to find the ultimate m... Read More...

Abe Dababneh Joins Us: Inside the Protocol Acquisition

Eric Guttormson

March 18, 2026

Smoke Night Live

What’s the protocol for acquiring Protocol? (Yeah… we went there.) In a move that surprised much of the cigar world, Smoke Inn and Abe Dababneh has acquired the Protocol brand from Juan and Kevin—and he joins u... Read More...

Smoke Inn Cigars Acquires Protocol Cigars

Eric Guttormson

February 9, 2026

Press Releases

Smoke Inn Cigars has acquired the Protocol Cigars brand formerly owned by Cubariqueño Cigar Company, a move aimed at improving long-term production stability and product availability of Protocol. According t... Read More...

Protocol Crime Scene Unit cigar box open

Protocol Adds Crime Scene Unit to Core Line

Jordan Guttormson

July 30, 2025

Press Releases

Protocol Cigars has announced the release of its sixth core line addition, dubbed Crime Scene Unit. The new cigar continues the brand’s law enforcement-inspired theme, this time highlighting the work of forensi... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Bill & Juan’s Excellent Adventure

Eric Guttormson

May 14, 2025

Smoke Night Live

Bill Ives and Juan Cancel reunite on this episode of Smoke Night LIVE. Ten years ago, Bill and Juan were Cigar Dojo members and cigar enthusiasts who decided to start a cigar brand named Cubariqueño, also known... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – AMA Ask Me Anything

Eric Guttormson

May 7, 2025

Smoke Night Live

Get ready for our 3rd epic AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Smoke Night LIVE! The audience takes the wheel, firing tough, fascinating questions at the Dojo crew: Master Sensei, Juan Cancel, Kid-Producer Jordan, Scotty ... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – From Seed to Juan

Eric Guttormson

March 26, 2025

Smoke Night Live

What makes Juan, Juan? Have you ever wondered about that? Juan Cancel is one of the most intriguing figures in the cigar industry. Before founding Protocol Cigars (also known as Cubariqueño), his life was shape... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – A Cigar for Every Occasion

Eric Guttormson

January 15, 2025

Smoke Night Live

What’s the right cigar for a wedding? A funeral? Or even a Star Wars cosplay convention? We’ll answer these questions and many more on this week’s episode of Smoke Night LIVE! Juan Cancel and Nick Libretti join... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Juan to Remember

Eric Guttormson

December 3, 2024

Smoke Night Live

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, Juan Cancel takes the reins as host while Master Sensei is away. Joining him is none other than the esoteric Matt Booth of the Room101 Brand. Together, they’ll kick off the holida... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Protocol Cigar Pairings

Eric Guttormson

September 3, 2024

Flavor Odyssey

Flavor Odyssey is back on the beat, chasing down the most smoked cigars on the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard. This week, your hosts Robby and Randy dive into the best drink pairings with cigars from Protocol. ... Read More...

Protocol Cigars Unveils Limited-Edition Bass Reeves Maduro Robusto as Oklahoma Exclusive

Eric Guttormson

August 28, 2024

Press Releases

Protocol Cigars, in collaboration with Omerta Cigar Company, proudly announces the release of the Protocol Bass Reeves Maduro Robusto Oklahoma Territory, a limited-edition store-exclusive cigar. This marks the ... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Smoke, Stash, or Trash with Juan Cancel

Eric Guttormson

August 7, 2024

Smoke Night Live

Smoke, Stash, or Trash is back for a fifth edition, this time with special guest Juan Cancel from Protocol Cigars. The concept is simple: we present Juan with three cigar options and he must decide which one he... Read More...

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