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Come Monday, Aug. 3, the prices of every STG product will increase. Around 20 percent will get a modest bump due to an adjustment for tariffs, however most of the cigars are getting an additional bump that averages out to more than 4 percent. The post STG Increasing Prices in August 2026 appeared first on halfwheel.

The Allume line has some new paint options, a customizable back, and what the company describes as a "reengineering." The dual- and triple-flame options are en route to stores, while the single flame model should be out by the end of August. The post Quality Importers Ships Redesigned XIKAR Allume 2 and Allume 3 appeared first on halfwheel.

The machine-made cigarillo includes a filler blend that is composed of chopped up remnants of all eight of the company’s existing core blends. Each cigar has an MSRP of $1.45, and it is packaged in 100-count boxes. The post Apostate Ships The Lost Pages appeared first on halfwheel.

Yagua, one of the most interest-looking cigars you'll ever see, is getting a second vitola. A new 5 x 56 robusto lands on shelves next week. The post Yagua Robusto Coming Next Week appeared first on halfwheel.

Beyond his work with Davidoff, Eladio Díaz may best be known for his annual birthday cigars. Since starting his own company, he's kept the tradition alive, celebrating his 73rd birthday earlier this year. The post Eladio Díaz 73 Aniversario “Unforgettable Edition” Toro appeared first on halfwheel.

The former Cigars International boss is joining Best Cigar Prices as an advisor. Somewhat quietly, Reynolds had recently worked with Drew Estate as a consultant. The post Craig Reynolds Joins Best Cigar Prices as Advisor appeared first on halfwheel.

Casa Carrillo has two new international exclusives shipping this month. The new Encore Edición Unica II gets a 109-style cap. The post Perez-Carrillo Encore Edición Unica II Released for International Markets appeared first on halfwheel.

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.

For the last five years, Joya de Nicaragua has used a specific 5 x 56 double robusto vitola for various Spanish exclusives. This year, the Cuatro Cinco line has been selected for the honor. The post Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco Pata Negra Heading to Spain Next Month appeared first on halfwheel.

Skip Martin wanted more Foreign & Domestics, so he placed an order at the factory. Some of those cigars will be diverted from his humidor to yours. The post RoMa Craft’s Foreign & Domestic Returning This Fall appeared first on halfwheel.

Once again, Altadis U.S.A. has turned to AJ Fernandez for a new H. Upmann. This time, it's a milder offering with a golden-colored wrapper. The post H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Sunrise Toro appeared first on halfwheel.

Black Label Trading Co. is adding a new sampler option for fans of its 6×50 Toro cigars, packaging four of its core blends into a resealable Fresh Pack. Scheduled to begin shipping to select retailers next week, the BLTC Toro Fresh Pack includes one each of Royalty, Porcelain, Lawless, and Last Rites. The cigars are The post BLTC Adds Four-Cigar Toro Fresh Pack appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

For years, the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival was held in Colorado, but an increasingly hostile political climate toward premium tobacco events ultimately forced organizers to find a new home. In 2026, the festival made the move north to Cheyenne, Wyoming, where the reception has been notably different. One of the clearest examples of that difference The post A Different Reception: Wyoming Governor Welcomes Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

La Aurora is adding a new value-priced line to its U.S. portfolio with the introduction of the Santiago Collection, which will begin arriving at retailers in August. The new series launches with the Santiago Maduro, offered in two sizes: Robusto (5 x 50) and Toro (6 x 54). The blend uses Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers, The post La Aurora Expands Value Line with New Santiago Collection appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Cavalier Genève has started shipping two of its newest releases to U.S. retailers: the annual LE2026 limited edition and the company’s 10 Years Crafting anniversary cigar. Both shipments began reaching retailers at the end of last week as the brand marks its 10th year in business. The anniversary release was created to commemorate Cavalier Genève’s The post Cavalier Genève Begins Shipping Two New 2026 Releases appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

It’s a doubleheader! Flavor Odyssey and Smoke Night LIVE are teaming up for a special night of live programming, with both shows airing back-to-back. On this special episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Terence Reilly joins us from Cigar Dojo Studios in Colorado to discuss the release of Crispy Boy, along with everything happening during Rocky The post Smoke Night LIVE: Terence Reilly Joins the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival Doubleheader appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

It’s Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival week, and Randy Griggs will be coming to you live from Cigar Dojo Studios in Colorado. Along the way, he’ll be joined by a surprise guest—or maybe two—and then it’s time for the Crispy Boy Challenge. Randy will take on a blind tasting of five crispy beers, ranking them from The post Flavor Odyssey: Randy Takes the Crispy Boy Challenge appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

After more than six years with My Cigar Pack, founder Alexander Berezowski has announced that he has sold his ownership stake in the cigar subscription company to his longtime business partner. According to the announcement, the change affects ownership only. The company says day-to-day operations, customer service, and its relationships with members and industry partners The post My Cigar Pack Founder Alexander Berezowski Exits Company appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Casa 1910 has announced a strategic investment and equity partnership with Smoker Friendly, giving the U.S. retailer an ownership stake in the Mexican cigar company as both businesses look to expand the presence of Mexican-made premium cigars in the American market. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. According to the companies, the partnership The post Smoker Friendly Takes Equity Stake in Casa 1910 appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Davidoff Brand Ambassador Alex Weghorn joins Smoke Night LIVE to talk about the journey that led him to representing one of the most recognizable brands in premium cigars. Then we’ll put his expertise to the test with a series of real-world scenarios, challenging him to choose the perfect Davidoff cigar for each occasion. Grab a The post Smoke Night LIVE With Alex Weghorn of Davidoff appeared first on Cigar Dojo.