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Cancellation of the 26th Habano Festival
The Organizing Committee of the Habano Festival announces that the 26th Habano Festival will not be held this year.
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CSWC by Oliva in Spain goes to Germany
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.
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West Tampa Tobacco Co. Devil Crab
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…
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Don Abram Harris Cigars Files $8 Billion Lawsuit Against Philip Morris USA Over “Marlboro Man” Trademark Dispute
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…
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Española Core Lines Getting 6 x 60s in September
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…
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Cohiba Talismán Returning as a Regular Production Release
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…
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Flavor Odyssey: The Best Summer Cocktail and Cigar Pairings
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…
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La Colombiana Introduced as 100% Colombian Tobacco Cigar
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…
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La Palina Goldie Blend Chosen for PCA’s First International Cigar
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…
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Patina Cigars Adds Distribution in Canada
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…
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Festival del Habano XXVI Canceled
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…
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Emperors Cut Announces Prophecy Limited Release
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…
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Weekly News (July 20, 2026)
The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (July 20, 2026) appeared first on halfwheel .
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Bolivar Rolls Out Two Bigger Sizes Fan-Favorite Blend
Bolivar announced the release of the new Cofradia and Cofradia Oscuro 770s.
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J.C. Newman Launches Diamond Crown in Celebration of Tampa
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…
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PCA Connect Asia Gathers Momentum
The PCA has confirmed the complete roster of Premier Event Sponsors for PCA Connect Asia, taking place in Hong Kong.
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PROCIGAR and Partners Launch Immersive Experience
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…
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Casa Carrillo Announces Encore Noir II
An international exclusive continues the legacy of encore with a limited U.S. launch event at two guys smoke shop.
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United Cigars and Arnold André Announce Launch of Independence
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…
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Asylum 13 Arabian Nights 54 × 6 Belicoso
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…
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Scrim by HutcH’s Newest Cutter Inspired by Led Zeppelin
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…
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Macanudo Sumatra Robusto
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…
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Kristoff Announces TAA 2026 Exclusive
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…
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Germany Proposes Massive Cigar Tax Increase
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…
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Casa Carrillo Reveals Encore Noir II
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…
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Ireland Considering Generational Tobacco Ban
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…
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Meet Amigos Intelligence: Your Personal Cigar Concierge
It's time. We've just added something to Cigars Amigos that we think you'll love, an AI built for one thing only: cigars, and the world around them. We call it Amigos Intelligence, and it's live now. Think of it as a friend behind the counter who happens to know every lounge, every blend, and what's happening this weekend. You don't fill in forms or tap through menus, you just ask.
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OpusX Templo de Oro #8
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…
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Perez-Carrillo Encore Noir II Released
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…
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Bolivar Cofradia 770s Released
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…
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Cigar Dojo and Aganorsa Leaf Crack Open “Crispy Boy” Collaboration
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…
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Bolivar Expands Cofradia Line with New 7×70 Sizes
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…
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Fratello Cowbell, a Swiss Exclusive, Launching on Aug. 1
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…
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La Flor Dominicana Carbon Flower Heads to Stores
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…
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The Ultimate Cigar Vitola Tier List with Steve Saka
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.…
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West Tampa Tobacco Co. Chef Rick
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.…
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AP Cigar | Alton, Illinois
Just across the famed Mississippi River from St. Louis and a little north lies the town of Alton in the state of Illinois.
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1916 Tabacalera Eiroa Toro
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…
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United Cigars Makes Independence a Regular Production Cigar
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…
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United’s Independence Line Gets Two New Vitolas
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…
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Flavor Odyssey with guest Luis Baez of Flor de Caña
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…
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Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja
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…
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3 Boutique Brands Visit 3 Canadian Provinces
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…
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CAA President Scott Pearce Testifies Before U.S. Trade Officials
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…
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34,000 Counterfeit Habanos Seized in Spain
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…
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Weekly News (July 13, 2026)
The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (July 13, 2026) appeared first on halfwheel .
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