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One of the more unique personalities in the premium cigar industry, Tetens began creating his conditioned cigars in the early 1980s. He returned in 2019 by way of an agreement with Alan Rubin of Alec Bradley. The post Lars Tetens Passes Away appeared first on halfwheel.

No cigarette sales. No cigar sales. No vape sales. The post Corte Madera, Calif. Moving Forward With Total Tobacco & Nicotine Sales Ban appeared first on halfwheel.

This marks the 15th year in a row the company has released the limited-edition cigar. Quesada is more or less running the 2025 release back, with the same five vitolas. However, 2027 will bring all-new Oktoberfest packaging. The post Quesada Oktoberfest 2026 Ships appeared first on halfwheel.

Drew Estate is marking its 30th anniversary with DE30 Rewards, a six-month consumer rewards program that will include exclusive merchandise as well as two limited-edition cigar samplers. The program allows consumers to earn points through Drew Estate cigar purchases, visits to participating retailers, events, and other brand-related activities. Points can then be redeemed for items The post Drew Estate Launches DE30 Rewards and Two Limited Cigar Samplers appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Numerous companies jumped on the celebration bandwagon for the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026. JRE Tobacco Co. created a cigar with an undisclosed blend, with a name that changed between the time it was announced and the time it was released. The post Aladino 250th appeared first on halfwheel.

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we’re joined by Kendrick Woolstenhulme and Brandon Oveson, founders of Apostate Cigars. Since launching the brand, Apostate has made a name for itself with distinctive releases such as Death Mask, The Deseret, Feathered Serpent, The Sword of Laban, and more. We’ll talk with Kendrick and Brandon about the origins The post Smoke Night LIVE With Apostate Cigars appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The Halloween-themed version of one of the company's most popular lines returns for a second installment. In addition to the updated band, a pair of candela stripes give the GHOUL its distinctive look. The post Sinistro’s The Last Cowboy GHOUL Returns appeared first on halfwheel.

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Drew Estate is launching a new rewards program through which customers can earn apparel, accessories and art. There are also several new cigars, including the first Liga Privada culebra. The post Drew Estate Announces Box-Pressed Feral Flying Pig and Supremas Samplers; Launching Customer Rewards Program appeared first on halfwheel.

When I think of La Flor Dominicana cigars, I think of power. The Double Ligero and the Andalusian Bull were some of the strongest cigars to hit the market at the time of their release. I even remember the Colorado Oscuro giving me a hard time back in the day. These blends were bold and The post LFD Carbon Flower appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (PROCIGAR) has opened registration for the 19th annual PROCIGAR Festival, scheduled for February 16–19, 2027, in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. The annual event provides cigar enthusiasts with a behind-the-scenes look at the Dominican Republic’s premium cigar industry. The 2027 schedule will once again include factory and tobacco The post Registration Opens for 2027 PROCIGAR Festival appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The price decreases average 17 percent and spans the company's portfolio of lighters, cutters, storage, humidification and accessories. Unfortunately, the company's popular butane lines aren't part of the decrease. The post Quality Importers Trading Co. Lowering Prices on 40 XIKAR Products appeared first on halfwheel.

STG says its new Le Hoyo line will have a full launch in the coming months. Yes, there's now a second Le Hoyo line. The post Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo Debuts in New Sampler appeared first on halfwheel.

Ten cigars, some of which have never been released, some of which a new size and shape for an existing line. There are also several levels of rarity, from Common to what the company calls the God Box. The post Viaje Mystery Boxes Coming to Stores This Week appeared first on halfwheel.

The three new cigars utilize the same blends that make up the current Cazadores line, but each has added flavors designed to accent its profile. They are scheduled to begin shipping to retailers this month. The post La Aurora Announces Cazadores Flavors appeared first on halfwheel.

Hoyo de Monterrey is giving cigar smokers an early look at its upcoming Le Hoyo line, including the cigar as part of the newly announced Hoyo New Legends Sampler. The four-cigar sampler features toro-sized versions of Hoyo de Monterrey Rojo, Oscuro, Shade, and the new Le Hoyo. Each cigar measures 6″ x 52, with the The post Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo Debuts in New Legends Sampler appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Quality Importers Trading Company has announced price reductions across a large portion of its XIKAR cigar accessory lineup, with the new pricing going into effect today, September 1. The changes include 24 models of XIKAR lighters and cutters, the brand’s entire lineup of travel cases, and 16 humidification-related products. According to the company, prices are The post XIKAR Cuts Prices on Lighters, Cutters and Accessories appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Miami Cigar & Co. has begun shipping two new formats for its Outcast brand, adding cigarillo tins and humidified four-packs of Toro cigars to the lineup. Both formats were first shown at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show in New Orleans and are now making their way to cigar retailers nationwide. The Outcast The post Outcast Tins and Toro Humibags Now Shipping appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

La Aurora is expanding its Cazadores portfolio with Cazadores Flavors, a new flavored offshoot that will launch with three blends: Brown, Blond and Caribbean. Rather than using a single base blend for all three cigars, La Aurora has paired each flavor with one of the existing Cazadores blends. Brown uses the Cazadores Maduro as its The post La Aurora Adds Three Flavored Cigars to Cazadores Line appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Labor Day is is upon us and for most of America that means barbecue, cold drinks, and, of course, premium cigars. This week on Flavor Odyssey, Robby and Randy are going full-on red, white, and blue with a night dedicated to American pairings. The challenge is to choose a cigar featuring American-grown tobacco or one The post American Pairings: A Labor Day Special appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Alec Bradley is bringing back its Halloween-themed Black Market Filthy Ghooligan cigar, with the 2026 release scheduled to begin shipping to retailers in September. Filthy Ghooligan is an annual offshoot of the Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan, swapping that cigar’s green candela barber pole for a combination of Ecuadorian Habano and US Broadleaf wrappers. The post Alec Bradley Filthy Ghooligan Returns for 2026 appeared first on Cigar Dojo.