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What if you owned your own cigar shop… and every inch of humidor space was yours to control? The Humidor Challenge returns on this episode of Smoke Night LIVE! William “Cigar Coop” Cooper, Johnny “Smokes Uncut” Remer, and Rob Blumenthal of Tradecraft Cigars each take on the challenge of building their ultimate cigar shop humidor The post Humidor Challenge 2: Three Experts. One Dream Humidor. appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The new line is a PCA 2026 exclusive, meaning only retailers who attended the trade show in New Orleans could purchase it. The blend is made up of a Mexican San Andrés wrapper covering a binder from Estelí, Nicaragua and filler tobaccos from Estelí and Jalapa in Nicaragua. The post Lure The Wahoo The Kingfish appeared first on halfwheel.

The FIFA World Cup brought the world together around soccer's greatest prize. It also brought out a number of new cigars, including this limited edition from OZ Family Cigars. The post OZ Family Cigars Limited Edition World Cup 2026 appeared first on halfwheel.

It's billed as a full-bodied cigar that balances intensity and control. It's also the first time the company has released a blend in multiple sizes. The post Platinum Nova Begins Shipping Royal Falcon appeared first on halfwheel.

The new Diesel Uncaged is a $7ish cigar made by AJ Fernandez. STG describes Uncaged as a medium-full release. The post Diesel Uncaged Arrives at Stores appeared first on halfwheel.

Ligador Fantasma is a tribute to the ghost blenders who live in Nicaragua. It's also partially inspired by The Postal Service, the band. The post Viso Horny Ligador Fantasma Ships appeared first on halfwheel.

El Mago Cigars has announced a new limited edition release called The Offender & The Defender, a two-cigar project that will only be sold as a paired set. Rather than offering the cigars individually, each release includes one box of The Offender and one box of The Defender, with each blend designed to complement the The post El Mago Introduces The Offender & The Defender Companion Release appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The two cigars are designed to complement one another and share a lot in common. They began shipping to stores last week. The post El Mago Releases The Offender & The Defender appeared first on halfwheel.

The Maker is the latest in Luciano Meirelles' series of cigars that he created to explore human themes. It is inspired by those who actually do things instead of simply thinking about doing something. The post Luciano The Maker Heads to Stores appeared first on halfwheel.

The new accessories might celebrate Cuba but they are made in the U.S.A. They will ship to stores tomorrow. The post Brizard & Co. Releasing Cuba Libre Cigar Case, Lighter appeared first on halfwheel.

This is the second release of the cigar, which was named after the 2025 military operation in Iran. While the cigar is staying the same, this year, it will come in boxes. The post Hooten Young Midnight Hammer Returning in October appeared first on halfwheel.

The cigars will help raise funds for the Miami chapter of Dress for Success. The organization helps women achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, development tools, and career resources. The post Casa Carrillo Releases Second Batch of La Historia Silk appeared first on halfwheel.

Just in time for the heat of summer, Cigar Dojo and Aganorsa Leaf have partnered up to deliver a refreshing smoke that’s “As Crisp as the Night is Long!” Crispy Boy cigars are now available through online retailer Smoke Inn. Crispy Boy cigars were inspired by the nickname for crisp lagers and pilsners, offering a The post Crispy Boy Now for Sale appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Ferio Tego is commemorating the 100th anniversary of jazz icon Miles Davis’ birth with a limited edition cigar created in partnership with the Miles Davis Estate and music company Reservoir. Called Ferio Tego Milestones, the release is part of the official Miles Davis Centennial celebration taking place throughout 2026. The cigar takes its name from The post Ferio Tego Marks Miles Davis Centennial with Limited Milestones Cigar appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Diesel Cigars has added a new regular production cigar to its portfolio with the introduction of Diesel Uncaged, a blend produced by AJ Fernandez that began shipping to retailers on August 1. The new cigar features a Habano Criollo wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos. According to the company, the blend is The post Diesel Adds New Full-Time Blend with Uncaged appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Tequila and mezcal are the world’s best-known agave spirits, but their flavor profiles can be dramatically different. From bright, grassy, and herbal notes to rich, smoky character, these spirits offer a wide range of pairing possibilities with premium cigars. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, hosts Randy Griggs and Robby Ras explore the world of The post Tequila, Mezcal & Cigars appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Casa Carrillo has announced a new charitable initiative that connects its La Historia Silk cigar to Dress for Success Miami, a nonprofit organization that helps women prepare for and advance in the workforce. The effort is part of the company’s Carrillo Cares program. Casa Carrillo says a portion of the proceeds from the latest shipment The post Casa Carrillo Launches Charitable Initiative Tied to La Historia Silk appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Apostate Cigars has begun shipping The Lost Pages, the company’s first cigarillo and its first machine-made cigar. The new release was introduced to retailers during the 2026 PCA Trade Show and is joining the company’s regular production lineup. Unlike Apostate’s handmade premium cigars, The Lost Pages is produced in a cigarillo format using leftover premium The post Apostate Expands Core Line with The Lost Pages Cigarillo appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

J.C. Newman is adding a new size to its Yagua lineup with the introduction of the Yagua Robusto, a 5″ x 56 vitola that will begin shipping to premium cigar retailers next week. The new size joins the existing Yagua line while maintaining the same production process that has defined the brand since its debut. The post J.C. Newman Expands Yagua Line with New Robusto Size appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Casa Carrillo is adding two new cigars to its Encore lineup with the release of Encore Noir II and Encore Edición Única II. Both cigars are limited editions produced exclusively for the company’s international distribution partners and are now shipping. Although both releases carry the Encore name, they take different approaches. Encore Noir II follows The post Casa Carrillo Adds Two New Limited Editions to the Encore Line appeared first on Cigar Dojo.