Industry News
Here you will find the latest cigar industry news and reviews from all major premium cigar publications, some of which include Cigar Aficionado, Cigar Obsession, Cigar Dogo, Halfwheel, Cigar Journal, and many more.
- La Flor Dominicana Chapter III Announced as TAA Exclusiveby Charlie Minato on October 27, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Like the previous two chapters, LFD's Chapter III uses the company's signature Chisel vitola. LFD hopes to have it on shelves by the end of the year and TAA accounts will get a one-year exclusivity period. The post La Flor Dominicana Chapter III Announced as TAA Exclusive appeared first on halfwheel.
- Ted’s Dark Roast Coffee Liqueur Seasoned Cigar Slated for Novemberby Charlie Minato on October 27, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Coffee liqueur is the latest flavor in Ted's expansive portfolio of alcohol-infused cigars. The company says the newest release will arrive in mid-November. The post Ted’s Dark Roast Coffee Liqueur Seasoned Cigar Slated for November appeared first on halfwheel.
- Laranja Hybrid Short Churchillby Patrick Lagreid on October 27, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The Laranja Hybrid is the latest extension to Espinosa's line that debuted in 2014 and was known for its use of Brazilian tobacco. The company continues to use Brazilian tobacco, with this described as having a balanced, flavor-forward profile. The post Laranja Hybrid Short Churchill appeared first on halfwheel.
- Altadis Plans Boat Show Cigar Loungeby Eric Guttormson on October 27, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Altadis U.S.A. and Empire Social Lounge will run a pop-up cigar lounge at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from October 28 to November 1. The post Altadis Plans Boat Show Cigar Lounge appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Quai d’Orsay Concordia Unveiled in Spainby Charlie Minato on October 27, 2026 at 2:40 PM
The new Quai d'Orsay was shown off in Spain, which means we now know what the cigar looks like. In addition, Habanos S.A. has listed the recommended retail price at €45.70. The post Quai d’Orsay Concordia Unveiled in Spain appeared first on halfwheel.
- Drew Estate Adds Eight New Feral Flying Pigs, Undercrown El Tigre Flying Pigby Charlie Minato on October 27, 2026 at 12:43 AM
For those who thought last month's release of a half-dozen new perfecto cigars wasn't enough, Drew Estate has upped the ante for October. T52 Feral Flying Pig. Check. Undercrown 10 Feral Flying Pig. Check. Box-pressed Flying Pig. Also check. The post Drew Estate Adds Eight New Feral Flying Pigs, Undercrown El Tigre Flying Pig appeared first on halfwheel.
- Registration Opens for La Gran Cata, Honduras’ New Cigar Festivalby Charlie Minato on October 26, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The Honduran cigar festival has officially been announced. La Gran Cata 2027 takes place Jan. 23-27. The post Registration Opens for La Gran Cata, Honduras’ New Cigar Festival appeared first on halfwheel.
- Flavor Odyssey’s Sinister Pairingsby Eric Guttormson on October 26, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Something wicked this way comes! Halloween is upon us, and Robby and Randy are descending into the darkness for a sinister edition of Flavor Odyssey. This week, it’s all about dark cigars, mysterious libations, and pairings worthy of the crypt. What devilish combinations will our hosts conjure up? You’ll have to tune in to find The post Flavor Odyssey’s Sinister Pairings appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- CAO Merges Flathead and America Blendsby Eric Guttormson on October 26, 2026 at 6:41 PM
CAO combines the America blend with the Flathead format for a limited 6 x 60 TAA exclusive shipping in November 2026. The post CAO Merges Flathead and America Blends appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Cuatro Cinco Edición Americana Returnsby Eric Guttormson on October 26, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Joya de Nicaragua brings back Cuatro Cinco Edición Americana, a 6 x 54 box-pressed belicoso limited to 500 boxes for TAA retailers. The post Cuatro Cinco Edición Americana Returns appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- CAO America, Flathead Come Together for New TAA Exclusiveby Charlie Minato on October 26, 2026 at 6:16 PM
The upcoming CAO Flathead American Muscle is the box-pressed version of the CAO America Landmark. It is scheduled to ship this week. The post CAO America, Flathead Come Together for New TAA Exclusive appeared first on halfwheel.
- Elie Bleu Casa Cubana Palacio de la Revolución Accessories Go on Saleby Charlie Minato on October 26, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The quartet of new items is already on sale in France. Rëyns International, Elie Bleu's American distributor, hopes to have them heading to stores this week. The post Elie Bleu Casa Cubana Palacio de la Revolución Accessories Go on Sale appeared first on halfwheel.
- Diplomáticos Grandes (ER Alemania 2021)by Brooks Whittington on October 26, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Measuring 7 9/16 x 40, this vitola is known as a Laguito especial, which is the same size as the legendary Trinidad Fundadores. Only 4,800 boxes of 10 were released in 2024, for a total of 120,000 cigars. The post Diplomáticos Grandes (ER Alemania 2021) appeared first on halfwheel.
- Lampert Brings Back Baba Yagaby Eric Guttormson on October 26, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Lampert Cigars is returning Baba Yaga, a 6 x 52 Toro made at Tabacos de Costa Rica, to retailers starting the first week of November 2026. The post Lampert Brings Back Baba Yaga appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Confidenciaal Himitsu Goes on Sale in Japanby Charlie Minato on October 26, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Himitsu, the Japanese word for "secret," is the latest release from Confidenciaal. It's also the company's first regional edition. The post Confidenciaal Himitsu Goes on Sale in Japan appeared first on halfwheel.
- Casa Carrillo Unveils 2026 TAA Exclusiveby Eric Guttormson on October 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Casa Carrillo's 2026 TAA Exclusive is a 5½ x 58 five-country blend limited to 1,000 boxes of 10 at $14 per cigar. The post Casa Carrillo Unveils 2026 TAA Exclusive appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Quality Importers Reveals Year of the Goatby Eric Guttormson on October 23, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Quality Importers will debut a Year of the Goat humidor, travel case, lighter and XIKAR cutter at the 2026 TAA Show, shipping in December. The post Quality Importers Reveals Year of the Goat appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Brick House Beginnings Returns for TAAby Eric Guttormson on October 23, 2026 at 4:37 PM
J.C. Newman's TAA exclusive Brick House Beginnings Ciento por Ciento is a five-year-aged Nicaraguan puro limited to 800 boxes of 10 at $12 per cigar. The post Brick House Beginnings Returns for TAA appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Lure Cigars Ships The Codfather Connecticut Shadeby Eric Guttormson on October 23, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Lure Cigars releases The Codfather, a 6.5 x 54 Connecticut Shade limited edition of 4,000 cigars at $16 each, now shipping to retailers. The post Lure Cigars Ships The Codfather Connecticut Shade appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Viso Horny Unveils All-Viso Post Nut Clarityby Eric Guttormson on October 22, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Viso Horny's Post Nut Clarity is a 4 1/2 x 56 all-viso cigar from Nica Sueño, limited to 7,500 cigars at $15 each, shipping in November. The post Viso Horny Unveils All-Viso Post Nut Clarity appeared first on Cigar Dojo.





















