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The trio of Ghost Rider-inspired Skull and Bones cigars will return. In addition, the VOR and VPR are back, but in what appears to be a new vitola(s). The post Viaje Skull and…
The Organizing Committee of the Habano Festival announces that the 26th Habano Festival will not be held this year.
For the third year in a row, the Spanish qualifying round for the final of the Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC by Oliva) has gone to… Germany.
The Devil Crab was the second of the three-cigar trilogy that is West Tampa Tobacco Co.'s Cook Book Series. It also finished #11 on last year's Top 25. The post West Tampa…
Last year, Harris introduced a cigar called "Marlboro Man" as a tribute to his father. Philip Morris claims that's a trademark violation and now Harris is suing the tobacco giant…
The company says the new size is in response to consumer demand for a larger ring gauge option. While the blends remain the same, the company says the ring gauge offers a cooler…
This will be the third time that the cigar has been released since it debuted in 2017 as part of Habanos S.A.'s Edición Limitada program. The newest version will debut during an…
The dog days of summer have arrived, and there’s no better way to cool off than with a refreshing cocktail and a great cigar. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby…
A new cigar brand focused entirely on Colombian tobacco has officially launched. Named La Colombiana, the project was announced on Colombia’s Independence Day and is…
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is expanding its international presence through a new limited edition cigar created in partnership with The Leaf Master Tobacco Trading and La…
Distribution is being handled by Canadian Craft Cigars. The cigars are expected to be available in early to mid-August. The post Patina Cigars Adds Distribution in Canada…
The 2026 Habanos festival has been canceled. Today's news follows the announcement in February that the event was "postponed." It's the third time in the event's history that it…
Emperors Cut Cigars has announced Prophecy, a new limited-production cigar created in collaboration with La Aurora master blender Manuel Inoa. The cigar is scheduled to begin…
The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (July 20, 2026) appeared first on halfwheel .
Bolivar announced the release of the new Cofradia and Cofradia Oscuro 770s.
On July 15, 1887, the Florida Legislature officially incorporated the City of Tampa. As J.C. Newman celebrates the 139th anniversary of the city they proudly call home, the…
The PCA has confirmed the complete roster of Premier Event Sponsors for PCA Connect Asia, taking place in Hong Kong.
The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (PROCIGAR), together with the Ministry of Culture, the General Directorate of Museums, and the Monument to the Heroes of the…
An international exclusive continues the legacy of encore with a limited U.S. launch event at two guys smoke shop.
Following the success of the Independence Firecracker, United Cigars and Arnold André are proud to announce the ongoing production launch of Independence, the newest permanent…
The new line was inspired by “One Thousand and One Nights”, a collection of Middle Eastern folk stories that were first published in the 18th century. There are five different…
Led Zeppelin's best-selling album, "IV," is the inspiration for this new line. While the band has sold more than 37 million copies, only 100 of the cutters inspired by the…
Macanudo is one of the best-selling brands in the country, known for its mild, approachable flavor. This past spring, the brand added a pair of new blends, one of which is…
The Tobacconists' Association of America will hold its annual meeting in late October, and Kristoff will once again have an exclusive for the retail members. It's a medium-plus…
For the collective industry, Germany is arguably the second most important market after the U.S. A new tax proposal could mean a 50+ percent increase for the prices consumers…
Casa Carrillo has announced Encore Noir II, the second release in its Encore Noir series, with the cigar making its only U.S. debut during a launch weekend at Two Guys Smoke Shop…
Ireland's Minister of Health confirmed that her department is looking into a generational ban. Meanwhile, the CRA is warning that a similar proposal might pick up steam in…
In December, a new version of OpusX appeared at retailers. Carlos "Carlito" Fuente Jr. says the cigar is blended to be creamier than the standard blend. The post OpusX Templo de…
While the cigars were designed as an international release, one U.S. retailer—Two Guys CIgars—will get them for a launch event next weekend. The profile is described as being…
The new 7 x 70 vitola is available for both the Bolivar Cofradia and Bolivar Cofradia Oscuro. Each cigar is priced just over $10. The post Bolivar Cofradia 770s Released appeared…
Cigar Dojo and Aganorsa Leaf have teamed up to introduce Crispy Boy, a limited-edition collaboration inspired by crisp lagers, easygoing afternoons, and the simple satisfaction…
Bolivar is expanding its Honduran-made Cofradia lineup with the addition of two new 7 x 70 cigars. The company has announced that both the Bolivar Cofradia and Bolivar Cofradia…
The new limited cigars are a 5 x 50 robusto being sold exclusively at Swiss retailers. There are 200 boxes of 20 being released, for a total of 4,000 cigars. The post Fratello…
While most cigars come in boxes or bundles, the new La Flor Dominicana CarbonFlower is sold in five-count carbon fiber cases from ProjectCarbon. La Flor Dominicana says the…
What is the best cigar size and shape? On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Steve Saka joins the Dojo crew as they rank the most popular cigar vitolas using the S-Tier system.…
This is the third and final cigar in the company's Cook Book Series, which was created to showcase food-inspired blends. Chef's hat not included. The post West Tampa Tobacco Co.…
Just across the famed Mississippi River from St. Louis and a little north lies the town of Alton in the state of Illinois.
The Eiroa family has more than a century in the cigar and tobacco industries. This line, blended by Santi Eiroa, who is part of the fourth generation, pays tribute to that while…
After debuting earlier this year as part of the annual Firecracker series, the Independence blend is returning as a regular production cigar. United Cigars announced that…
The Independence Firecracker's blend will return in Robusto and Toro vitolas that will be regular production offerings. Unfortunately, there's no fuse pigtail. The post…
It’s a special episode of Flavor Odyssey as Luis Baez, Global Brand Ambassador for Flor de Caña, joins the show to talk rum and cigars. Luis is one of the most engaging…
In 2021, Scandinavian Tobacco Group released a new Cohiba line called Serie M that was made at El Titan de Bronze in Miami. In 2024, the line got a new blend, a new look, and a…
Three boutique cigar brands took their show on the road across the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba in July for the 3 Legends Tour, giving Canadian cigar…
The Cigar Association of America (CAA) President Scott Pearce testified yesterday before the Section 301 Committee, an interagency group including the Office of the U.S. Trade…
The Spanish Guardia Civil has seized 33,840 counterfeit Cuban cigars at a residence in Mislata, Valencia, eastern Spain, where the cigars were being fitted with counterfeit bands…
The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (July 13, 2026) appeared first on halfwheel .
The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (July 13, 2026) appeared first on halfwheel .
PCA has partnered with Higginbotham, one of the nation's leading independent insurance firms, to explore whether an insurance program designed specifically for PCA members can be…
The National Institute for Technical and Vocational Training (INFOTEP) and the Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (PROCIGAR) certified the first 127 participants who…
Artesano Del Tobacco is proud to announce that the Viva La Vida Connecticut Churchill began shipping on July 2nd to all retailers who placed pre-orders during the 2026 PCA Trade…
Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the shipment of Bishops Blend to select retailers beginning this week. Bishops Blend is handcrafted in Esteli, Nicaragua, at…
In the 1970s, you could be invited to smoke Joya de Nicaragua's Clásico cigar in the White House's Green Room. This year, Joya de Nicaragua invites you to smoke the Clásico cigar…
There are many new cigars celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of America, but almost none of them are made entirely of American tobaccos. For the special occasion,…
The Cigar Association of America (CAA) made its case against proposed U.S. tariffs on premium cigars this week, with President Scott Pearce testifying before the federal…
Topper Cigar Co. isn't known for releasing lots of new items, but yesterday, a half dozen new SKUs began shipping to stores. One is a new line while the others are line…
The festival celebrates Nicaragua's cigar industry, bringing people from around the world together for a week of visits to cigar factories and other facilities. The 2027 edition…
This past April, Warped released a new petit corona size for its La Colmena line via DROP Cigar Club, the shop and subscription club founded by Warped's owner, Kyle Gellis. The…
Patina's Red Pill line will get an offshoot that swaps the Mexican San Andrés oscuro wrapper for an Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed oscuro leaf. There is word on pricing or a release…
Crème de la Crème is a medium-intensity profile, while Unapologetic offers a bolder, more full-flavored smoke. They join the company's debut line, Notorious, which came out in…
AG Cigars' new Legendary Moment series celebrates both cigar-smoking celebrities. The cigars began shipping earlier this month. The post Jamie Foxx, Ray Lewis Get Their Own AG…
This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we welcome Christian Eiroa of CLE Cigar Co., one of the most influential voices in Honduran tobacco and a cigar maker whose family legacy stretches…
For one of its new-for-2026 releases, Casa Carrillo turned to the seas for inspiration. The result is a blend with Nicaraguan tobaccos, save for a binder from Honduras. The post…
Ortolan, Martello Cigar Co.'s first release, is a limited edition that comes in porcelain jars. Napkins not included. The post Martello Cigar Co. Debuting Next Month appeared…
Dom Cigars would like to invite you to their next cigar event. This time, they will be introducing a new line from CLE 25th Anniversary.
Bay Royal Cigar Network is presenting Bay Royal Havana Part 3. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, July 10th, and proceeds will be donated to Northern California Brain Tumor…
To celebrate Coprova’s 55th, the French market crowns more than half a century of passion, commitment, and transmission. To mark the anniversary, the exclusive distributor of…
When Cigar Journal first featured Cigar Clan, it introduced readers to one of Kazakhstan’s emerging cigar destinations. Today, that story continues under a new name: CULT Lounge…
The four-vitola line was created to commemorate Aging Room's 15th anniversary. The name comes from the fossilized resin of the Hymenaea Proter tree, which went extinct about 15…
Many of the family-owned cigar companies that helped fund the successful lawsuit against the FDA have asked for a refund in fees paid to the FDA from 2017-2023. Previously, the…
Golden Hour is the latest My Father-made San Cristobal. It's offered in six vitolas, four of which are box-pressed while the other two are round. The post Ashton Ships San…
The new cigar is a 6 1/4 x 36 cheroot with a sweetened cap. Unlike most Toscanos, it is made at the La Aurora Cigar Factory in the Dominican Republic. The post Toscano Releases…
There's a new La Escepción heading to stores this week in Italy. It celebrates the 25th anniversary of Diadema S.p.A., the distributor of Cuban cigars in Italy. The post La…
Black Label Trading Co. has begun shipping the 2026 edition of Bishops Blend to select retailers this week, marking the cigar’s 10th anniversary since its original debut in…
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the first release of Bishops Blend. The 2026 version adds a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper to create a barber pole. The post Black Label…
And you thought we were done with USA 250 cigars. Details to come. The post Rocky Patel America 250 Teased appeared first on halfwheel .
Over the past few decades, Nicaragua has gone from an up-and-coming tobacco producer to the undisputed leader in premium cigars. But how did it happen, and what makes Nicaraguan…
In 2012, dealing with shortages of wrapper for its España line, Quesada cigars took the internal blend and put a different wrapper on top. The end result was a limited edition…
RoMa Craft co-founder Skip Martin has offered an early look at a new bundle cigar project that is expected to debut in August 2026. Called Marinero, the project will launch with…
J.C. Newman’s historic El Reloj cigar factory was featured on Fox & Friends over the weekend as part of the program’s ongoing America250 coverage. During the segment, anchor…
The Camp Aladino returns, this time in a 6 x 52 toro vitola. As with the original trio of cigars, it will only be offered to stores that have visited the JRE Tobacco Co. factory…
The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (July 6, 2026) appeared first on halfwheel .
YouTube is one of the most influential platforms in modern media, but its origin story is surprisingly simple: a small team wanted an easier way to... The post The Founding…
Just as spring was starting, Black Label Trading Co. released Macabre, a cigar with a name that brings to mind images of the gruesome or horrifying. James Brown, creator of Black…
The morning program of the 2K Cigars Event featured an educational masterclass led by Aldo Puncioni of J.C. Newman Cigar Co., offering participants both a look into the company’s…
EGM Cigars enters Germany through new partnership with CigarKings.
Here are all the winners of the CSWC in May.
Following an afternoon exploring the House of METAXA, participants of the 2K Cigars Event gathered at the Amaronda Resort & Spa in Eretria for an evening dedicated to…
Powstanie's fifth core line debuted in four box-pressed parejo vitolas. This one is called a Churchill but it's not that far away to being a lonsdale. The post Powstanie Sumatra…
As part of the 2K Cigars Festival in Greece, Cigar Journal had the opportunity to visit the House of METAXA, gaining an exclusive look behind the scenes of one of Greece’s most…
Cigar Reviewed: Country of Origin: Factory: Wrapper: Binder: Filler: Length: Ring Gauge: Shape: MSRP: Release Date: Number of Cigars Released: Number of Cigars Smoked For... The…
This has been the year when Drew Estate, known for its Nicaraguan ties, begins its next chapter in the Dominican Republic. It includes a factory, a farm, and plans for a big…
The new Tubo is the second toro vitola for the line. The original Toro is box-pressed and a bit longer, the new one is round and comes in a metal tube. The post AGANORSA Leaf…
RoMa Craft Tobac has taken the CRAFT Maquette El Marinero and rebooted it into two different 6 x 60 gordos. They'll soft launch next month at two retailers before a wider release…
The blends for the Legacy Father & Son cigars are based on a hybrid seed developed by Perdomo Jr. during the 2014-2015 harvest at the company’s farm in Estelí that combines…
Hamptons Cigar Manufactory & Museum will officially launch The Commander, the 50th cigar in its collection, on July 4, 2026.
Ceniza Fina Cigars has begun shipping its newest release, the CT Broadleaf, to retailers across the country. The cigar becomes the third regular production blend from the company…
Small Batch Cigar bought all of the first batch of the new Martinique Corona. By early next year, the vitola will be available at other retailers. The post Principle Martinique…
For the first time in Vietnam, Cuervo y Sobrinos — the only Swiss watchmaker with authentic Cuban heritage dating back to 1882 — officially makes its debut, joined by Mr. Mario…
Hiram & Solomon Cigars is pleased to announce that its limited releases, Mystic Tie and Fraternal Flame, have officially begun shipping to retailers and distributors and are…
Oettinger Davidoff closes its 150-jubilee year with a strong result for the year 2025 despite challenging and unstable geopolitical complexities – ranging from US tariffs and the…