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Unlike most cigars with Sumatra in the name, this one uses a wrapper from Indonesia and not Ecuador. It's offered in two vitolas, both limited to just 5,000 cigars. The post Emilio Suave Getting Limited Edition Sumatra appeared first on halfwheel.

There will be two different versions: chrome and matte black. Both cutters can cut cigars up to 80 ring gauge, and both have the same MSRP of $79. The post Les Fines Lames La Guillotine Rotor Shipping in May appeared first on halfwheel.

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is adding a new large-format cigar to its Brick House Maduro lineup, with The Commodore Maduro set to debut at PCA 2026 in New Orleans. The cigar measures 5.5 x 70, making it one of the largest offerings in the Brick House portfolio. It will be offered in 25-count boxes as The post J.C. Newman Expands Brick House Line with Commodore Maduro appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Selected Tobacco is preparing to showcase a new multi-brand offering at PCA 2026, with the introduction of its Deluxe Edition Collection Set. The release brings together five cigars from the company’s portfolio, each packaged individually in tubes and presented as part of a single set. The collection includes offerings from Atabey, Bandolero, Byron, Alfonso, and The post Selected Tobacco Debuts Five-Cigar Deluxe Collection Set appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

HVC Cigars is adding a new size to its Hot Cake Fresh Out the Oven Broadleaf lineup, with the introduction of the Gladiators, set to debut at PCA 2026 in New Orleans. The new release comes in a box-pressed figurado format, measuring 6½ x 56, and continues the brand’s use of Connecticut Broadleaf for the The post HVC Expands Hot Cake Line with Limited Gladiators Figurado appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Havana VI and the 19th anniversary of Black Label. Both lines are getting a pair of soft-pressed vitolas to celebrate the birthdays. The post Tatuaje Celebrates 20th Anniversaries of Black Label & Havana VI appeared first on halfwheel.

Emilio Cigars is adding a new expression to its Suave line, with the Suave Sumatra set to debut at the upcoming PCA trade show in New Orleans. The cigar is produced in Estelí, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra, with James Brown contributing to the blend and overall presentation. According to the company, the release builds The post Suave Line Expands with Sumatra-Wrapped Release from Emilio appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

J.C. Newman says it rolls more than 1 million 60-ring gauge Brick House cigars. This year, the Brick House Maduro line is getting an even thicker vitola. The post Brick House The Commodore Maduro Shipping in June appeared first on halfwheel.

The most recent release for Hot Cake Fresh Out of the Oven Broadleaf was a 6 1/2 x 52 box-pressed figurado. Gladiators is an upcoming 6 1/2 x 56 box-pressed figurado. The post HVC Hot Cake Fresh Out the Oven Broadleaf Gladiators Coming This Summer appeared first on halfwheel.

The cigars will debut at the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show at the end of this week. They're scheduled to ship to stores the first week of June. The post Conor McGregor’s Notorious Cigars Adding Unapologetic and Crème de la Crème This Summer appeared first on halfwheel.

Arturo Fuente is getting in on the bisesquicentennial celebration. There are said to be just 76 of these Elie Bleu humidors. The post America-Themed OpusX Debuting at PCA 2026 appeared first on halfwheel.

DROP Cigar Club, the online retail store founded by Kyle Gellis, gets the newest size of La Colmena. It's limited to just 2,000 cigars. The post La Colmena Amado No. 40 Lands at DROP appeared first on halfwheel.

Both lines have garnered plenty of critical acclaim, and both will soon be available in a 3 1/2 x 44 vitola. The packaging is also notable, as instead of traditional tins, they are 3D-printed out of corn, making them unique and biodegradable. The post ADVentura’s King’s Gold and Queen’s Pearls Go Small with Petit Royals appeared first on halfwheel.

St. Louis is now officially in play to host PCA 2030. However, the organization appears interested in Nashville too. The post St. Louis Mayor Signs Bill Allowing for PCA Trade Show appeared first on halfwheel.

Flavor Odyssey has gone nuts! This week, hosts Robby and Randy explore nutty-inspired cocktails featuring ingredients like Orgeat, Frangelico, Amaretto, Nocello, and Licor 43. From almond and hazelnut to walnut and beyond, these flavors can add depth and texture to a cocktail—and might be the perfect match for a premium cigar. Mix up your own The post Flavor Odyssey Goes Nuts appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Santa Clara will be on the show floor at PCA 2026, with the cigar wholesaler confirming its presence at the annual trade show taking place April 17–20 in New Orleans. The company will exhibit at Booth #2524, where it plans to meet with retail partners and highlight its distribution portfolio, which includes a mix of The post Santa Clara Plans Presence at PCA 2026 in New Orleans appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Montecristo is adding a new cigar to its Espada portfolio with the release of the Montecristo Espada Conquistador, a Nicaraguan puro made in collaboration with Rafael Nodal and the Plasencia family. According to Altadis U.S.A., the cigar was blended to sit between the original Montecristo Espada and the fuller-bodied Espada Oscuro, giving the line a The post Montecristo Adds Espada Conquistador to the Espada Line appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

A new collaboration between La Flor Dominicana and Project Carbon is set to debut at PCA 2026, with both companies bringing their respective approaches to materials and craftsmanship into a single project. Called Carbon Flower, the release pairs La Flor Dominicana’s tobacco production with Project Carbon’s design work, including a custom-built carbon fiber case. According The post Carbon Flower: La Flor Dominicana Collaborates with Project Carbon appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust has outlined a sizable list of new cigars scheduled to debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in New Orleans, with a total of 18 additions spanning line extensions, brand extensions, and an update to an existing line. Among the line extensions is the Red Meat Lovers “Spicy Beef The post Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Details 18 New Releases for PCA 2026 appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Cavalier Genève is continuing its Project Broadleaf series into 2026, though with a slightly smaller lineup than last year. According to details released by the company, the 2026 program will include three cigars instead of four, with Skywalker, Wayfinders, and Cowrider making the cut. The Boartamer, which was part of the 2025 lineup, will not The post Cavalier Genève Details 2026 Project Broadleaf Lineup and LE2026 appeared first on Cigar Dojo.