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For the most part, our redux reviews provide a second look at a cigar. Today's is an instance of a third evaluation of a cigar. The post Cornelius & Anthony The Gent Gordo appeared first on halfwheel.

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There are four different blends, each made in a 6 x 54 box-pressed toro. The lines were inspired by the James Hotel in Miami Beach that company founder Nick Fusco’s grandfather bought in 1989. The post El Mago Ships The James Avenue appeared first on halfwheel.

Since the very beginning of Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs have maintained that higher-proof spirits make better cocktails. This week, they’re putting that theory to the test. On the show, we’ll be mixing both low-proof and high-proof versions of the same cocktails and comparing them side by side to see if the The post You Can’t Handle The Proof – Flavor Odyssey appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Emerald comes in bright, blue boxes that have a, you guessed it, emerald-cut pattern. Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, Inc. says it grew all the tobacco used, outside of the wrapper. The post Rocky Patel Sapphire Heads to Stores appeared first on halfwheel.

Plasencia Cigars has announced the appointment of Rodrigo Medina Mendieta as the company’s first Global Brand Ambassador, a newly created position following nearly 11 years with the brand. According to the company, Medina Mendieta has been involved in expanding Plasencia’s presence in international markets, including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. In the new role, The post Plasencia Names Rodrigo Medina Mendieta as First Global Brand Ambassador appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

It seemingly wasn't the cigar lounge part of the bill that generated the veto. Rather, a new tax on e-cigarettes was its downfall, much like it was in 2023. The post Alaska Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Allowed for Cigar Lounges appeared first on halfwheel.

The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (June 28, 2026) appeared first on halfwheel.

Rather than honoring the Year of the Horse, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust opted to create a cigar for Michelle and Tom Pauser. Each got their own blend, with Tom's blend getting an all-new Nicaraguan wrapper that is described as a hybrid between Connecticut broadleaf and habano 2000. The post Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Year of the Pausers (Tom’s Blend) appeared first on halfwheel.

This new three-vitola regular production line was introduced during the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show and started shipping to retailers in April. The cigars are made with a Pennsylvania broadleaf wrapper covering a binder and filler tobaccos grown in the Dominican Republic. The post EGM Maduro Maximos appeared first on halfwheel.

The line is an exclusive release for retailers who attended the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show earlier this year. Lure Cigars began shipping the new line last week. The post Lure The Wahoo Showing Up at Retailers appeared first on halfwheel.

The Sans Pareil Gold is now offered in boxes with a piano finish. In addition, the Jeddo vitola is now sold in 20-count boxes instead of the original 10-count boxes. The post Sans Pareil Gold Heading to Stores in New Boxes appeared first on halfwheel.

The Creature is no longer confined to sampler packs. Tatuaje has announced that Creature From Tatuaje is now shipping to retailers, marking the first time the cigar has been released in its intended full-size format. While the blend debuted as part of the Monster Mash sampler in 2021 and later appeared in the Monster Smash The post Tatuaje Releases Full-Size Creature Cigar for the First Time appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Six cigar manufacturers joined forces earlier this month for a fundraising event benefiting Cigar Rights of America (CRA), raising more than $228,000 for the consumer advocacy organization. Held June 10 at Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut, the Titans of Tobacco event was organized by The Tobacconist of Greenwich and drew approximately 300 attendees from The post Titans of Tobacco Event Raises More Than $228,000 for Cigar Rights of America appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigar Company joins Smoke Night LIVE to discuss the growth of his cigar brand and the unconventional journey that led him into the premium cigar industry. Before launching LaVega, Aaron spent years working as a chef, cooking for restaurants and high-profile clients, while also pursuing a passion for music that included The post Smoke Night LIVE with Aaron Paoletta appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

For a company that built a lot of its reputation on ultra-clean, polished blends using tobaccos from multiple countries, the Davidoff Puro Dominicano feels like a pretty major shift in direction. Instead of leaning on Ecuadorian wrappers or balancing tobaccos from all over Latin America, this release puts the entire spotlight on the Dominican Republic The post Davidoff Puro Dominicano Perfecto appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Powstanie Cigars is revisiting one of its recent releases with the announcement of the 250th American Anniversary War Bear, a limited-edition cigar packaged to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Rather than introducing a new blend, the company has chosen to use the same recipe featured in the 2025 War Bear release. The The post Powstanie Announces 250-Box 250th American Anniversary War Bear appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Casa Carrillo has announced the fourth annual release in its Pledge of Allegiance series, a limited-edition cigar created to coincide with America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Unlike previous versions, the 2026 Pledge of Allegiance features an entirely new blend and will be offered in a single Toro size measuring 6 x 54. The cigar uses a The post Casa Carrillo Announces 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Limited Edition appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Kristoff Cigars is adding a milder twist to one of its best-known blends. During the June 12 episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Glen Case, owner of Kristoff Cigars, revealed the upcoming Mildly Pistoff Kristoff, a new Connecticut-wrapped version of the company’s Pistoff Kristoff cigar. Case said the cigar had gone into production earlier that week The post Glen Case Reveals Mildly Pistoff Kristoff on Smoke Night LIVE appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re celebrating local whiskey with special guest Brandon McCraney, master distiller at Olde Raleigh Distillery. Join us as we explore the unique flavors coming from craft distilleries across the country and search for the perfect cigar pairings to match. Bring your favorite local whiskey, share the story behind your hometown The post Flavor Odyssey: Local Whiskey Showdown appeared first on Cigar Dojo.