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Drew Estate is expanding its Undercrown 10 lineup, adding a 6″ x 60 Gordo as the fifth size in the series. The Undercrown 10 Gordo uses the same blend as the rest of the line, pairing a Mexican San Andrés maduro wrapper with a Connecticut Broadleaf binder and fillers from Nicaragua and Honduras. Undercrown 10 The post Undercrown 10 Expands With New Gordo Size appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

On Thursday, President Nasry Asfura met with members of the Honduran cigar industry. One of the main topics was a new-for-2027 Honduran cigar festival. The post Honduran President Asfura Announces Cigar Festival, Scheduled for January 2027 appeared first on halfwheel.

Aaron Paoletta, owner of LaVega Cigar Co., wanted to give his fans something new, but didn't want to just release a limited edition. Instead, he's releasing box-pressed versions of his core line cigars. The post LaVega Adding Box-Pressed Versions of Core Lines appeared first on halfwheel.

Alejandro “Alex” González, who once served as the custom roller at the Hotel Comodoro in Cuba, left for Nicaragua and launched his own cigar brand. This summer, the company added cigars for Ray Lewis and Jamie Foxx. The post AG Cigars Legendary Moment Jamie Foxx appeared first on halfwheel.

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the launch of Undercrown. Soon, a new limited edition 6 x 60 version will arrive at stores. The post Undercrown 10 Gordo Heads to Stores appeared first on halfwheel.

After two appearances in samplers, Tatuaje's Creature blend gets a full-size release. It's the 101st installment of the Monster Series, which launched in 2007. The post Creature from Tatuaje appeared first on halfwheel.

The Camacho Limited Edition series returns for its second release. This time, it's a return to the brand's signature 11/18 perfecto. The post Camacho Limited Edition 2026 Coming in Early September appeared first on halfwheel.

In an industry where new releases often focus on celebrating milestones or showcasing rare tobaccos, the Amar by AJ Fernandez takes a more personal approach. Introduced during the 2026 PCA Trade Show, the cigar was created in the aftermath of the fire that impacted Fernández’s Estelí operations in 2025. Rather than serving as a commemorative The post Amar by AJ Fernandez Torito appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Camacho Cigars is preparing to release the second installment in its Boldly Built by Masters series, introducing the Camacho Limited Edition 2026 this September. The series debuted as a way for Camacho to focus on the people and processes behind the brand’s cigars. For the 2026 edition, the company is highlighting its Master Blending Competence The post Camacho Announces Limited Edition 2026 Perfecto appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Work started on the new facility late last year. The new warehouse will serve the company's U.S.-based customers exclusively. The post Cavalier Genève Opens Houston Area Warehouse & Distribution Center appeared first on halfwheel.

Last month, Don Abram Harris Cigars, which is selling a Marlboro Man cigar, filed a lawsuit in federal court in Maryland seeking $8 billion from Philip Morris. Now, the cigarette company has filed a lawsuit of its own. The post Philip Morris USA Sues Don Abram Harris Cigars Over “Marlboro Man” Cigar appeared first on halfwheel.

The limited from 2025 is back as a regular production line, getting new sizes and a slightly modified blend. They're also about half as expensive as that limited edition. The post Chazz Palminteri’s A Bronx Tale Sonny Becomes Regular Production Line appeared first on halfwheel.

For the past several months, the Dojo crew has been working behind the scenes on a fun new platform built for cigar fanatics around the world. On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, we officially soft-launch Cigar Ranker! We’ll walk you through the site, explain how it works, highlight its features, and share the vision The post Smoke Night LIVE – We’ve Been Keeping a Secret… Until Now appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Overton, who has been called the White House "traffic cop" regarding health policy, has been a frontrunner for the job since Martin Makary was forced out in May. Her thoughts on cigar regulation are not known. The post Trump to Nominate Heidi Overton as FDA Commissioner appeared first on halfwheel.

Valentino Siesto Cigars will add another color to its Black Series next month, introducing the new Orange Black cigar during InterTabac 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. Orange Black joins a lineup that currently includes Nero Black, Nero Black N.2, and Yellow Black. For its initial release, the cigar will be offered in a 5″ x 50 The post Valentino Siesto Adds Orange Black to Black Series appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Crowned Heads is bringing back Décimo, the limited-edition cigar that debuted in 2024 as part of the 10th anniversary of the company’s Las Calaveras series. The 2026 release keeps the blend from the original Décimo but shifts to three new sizes. The cigar was originally created as a callback to the Las Calaveras EL 2014 The post Crowned Heads Décimo Returns for 2026 in Three New Sizes appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Cavalier Genève Cigars has opened a new warehouse in the Houston, Texas, area, giving the company a dedicated facility for servicing its U.S. retailers. The warehouse became operational this week and will handle Cavalier Genève’s distribution to customers throughout the U.S. According to the company, the move has been in development since late last year The post Cavalier Genève Moves U.S. Distribution to Houston-Area Warehouse appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

It’s been a long summer, and if you’re like us, you’ve probably spent a whole lot of cabbage on cigars. So, it’s time to tighten up the wallet and find out if a great cigar pairing really needs to break the bank. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, Robby and Randy challenge each other to The post Budget Pairing Challenge on Flavor Odyssey appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Topper Cigars is expanding its 1894 series with the new Topper 1894 Broadleaf, while simultaneously adding a compact Shorty vitola to three of the company’s premium lines. The Topper 1894 Broadleaf builds on the existing 1894 blend, swapping in a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper grown in the United States. The cigar also makes use of Connecticut The post Topper Cigars Adds 1894 Broadleaf and New Shorty Vitola appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

La Aurora has opened a new cigar lounge in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, bringing the company’s cigars, rum, and coffee together under one roof. The La Aurora Cigar Lounge is located on the 11th floor of the Residence Inn by Marriott Santiago de los Caballeros. The company marked the opening with an event The post La Aurora Opens New Cigar Lounge in Santiago appeared first on Cigar Dojo.