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This 6 x 60 double toro uses a Cameroon wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and filler. Unfortunately, none of the 20,000 cigars being made are slated to head to the U.S. The post Oliva Year of the Goat Coming to International Markets appeared first on halfwheel.

James Brown, the brand's creator, calls it "a whole new level for Black Works Studio." The Connecticut and candela strips give the cigars an Ombre-style fade that moves from green to yellow and back to green. The post Black Works Studio Culture Vulture Coming This Month appeared first on halfwheel.

After being released as an event-exclusive in 2025, the 6 x 52 round toro vitola returned this past summer. But instead of being one cigar in a 10-count sampler, this newest version is now a regular production size packaged in an aluminum tube. The post AGANORSA Leaf Aniversario Connecticut Tubo appeared first on halfwheel.

Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) has announced Culture Vulture, a new limited-edition cigar scheduled to begin shipping to select retailers next week. Handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua, Culture Vulture stands out for its unusual wrapper configuration. The cigar uses Ecuadorian Maduro, Connecticut, and Candela tobaccos, with the Candela and Habano portions creating The post BLK WKS Adds Culture Vulture to Limited Edition Lineup appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

MEERAPFEL Cigar has announced Project 18, a new annual limited-edition concept that will make its debut this week at InterTabac 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. The Project 18 concept calls for MEERAPFEL to select one blend each year, producing it only once and limiting production to 180 chests. For the inaugural release, each chest contains 99 The post MEERAPFEL Cigar Announces Project 18 appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Mooncake is described as a lighter variant of the Yellow Cake brand. At least for the first release, it is limited to 12,000 cigars. The post Caldwell Mooncake Debuting Tomorrow appeared first on halfwheel.

Your local Dortmund weather report: a bit warmer than expected. InterTabac 2026 kicks off here in Germany on Tuesday, here's a short preview of the week ahead. The post InterTabac 2026: Monday appeared first on halfwheel.

The new line, billed as "a single extraordinary blend," is limited to 180 chests of 99 cigars. It it slated to come to stores during the final months of 2026. The post Meerapfel Debuts Project 18 at InterTabac 2026 appeared first on halfwheel.

The newest version of the line known for its short, thick sizes, gets a Mexican-grown wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and filler. It will debut in two sizes, one of which is slated to be an exclusive for the United States. The post NUb Mexico Debuts at InterTabac 2026, Coming to U.S. in October appeared first on halfwheel.

The company will be issuing credits on import surcharges to retailers while cutting its current import surcharge in half. However, a price increase is on the way in just a few weeks. The post Altadis U.S.A. Announces Price Changes appeared first on halfwheel.

There are three color choices: black, blue and red. Each cutter has an MSRP of $79.99. The post XIKAR Perfect Xi1 America 250 on the Way to Stores appeared first on halfwheel.

Ein Prosit! Oans, zwoa, drei, g’suffa! Oktoberfest is in the air, and no year would be complete without Robby and Randy raising their glasses and lighting up their cigars for Flavor Odyssey’s 8th annual Oktoberfest celebration. Grab yourself a Festbier, Märzen, Hefeweizen, Dunkel, or Bock, find a cigar to match, and join the fun as The post Prost! The Ultimate Oktoberfest Cigar Pairing appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Caldwell Cigar Co. is preparing to release Mooncake, a limited seasonal cigar based on the company’s Yellow Cake blend. Mooncake takes the Yellow Cake concept in a different direction, pairing the blend with a Connecticut wrapper. Caldwell describes the cigar as retaining the core characteristics of Yellow Cake while adding the smoother and sweeter qualities The post Caldwell Mooncake Arrives as Limited Seasonal Release appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The Sin Compromiso line debuted in 2019, but it took Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust five years to get the blend just right for a robusto vitola, releasing this size in 2024. It placed very highly on several awards list, now it's time to see what two years in the humidor has done to it. The post Sin Compromiso Selección No. 4 appeared first on halfwheel.

Penelope Bourbon has teamed up with Alec Bradley Cigars for the second installment of its annual Cigar Sessions whiskey series. Cigar Sessions: Chapter 2 is a six-year-old American whiskey bottled at 117.4 proof, with the blend developed specifically to pair with medium to full-bodied cigars. Unlike simply attaching a cigar brand to the release, Penelope’s The post Penelope Bourbon Teams With Alec Bradley for Cigar Sessions: Chapter 2 appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Don Emmanuel Cigars is adding a fourth size to its Anunnaki line, introducing the Anunnaki Enki, a 6 x 54 figurado that will make its debut at InterTabac 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. Unlike a new blend extension, Enki uses the same seven-tobacco recipe found throughout the Anunnaki line. The blend was co-created by Don Emmanuel The post Don Emmanuel Adds Enki Figurado to Anunnaki Line appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, we announce the newest inductees into the Cigar Dojo Hall of Fame! Over the years, we have recognized Dojo members who have gone above and beyond to help make our cigar community what it is today. From their contributions and dedication to the friendships they’ve built along the The post And the Inductees Are… Cigar Dojo Hall of Fame appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Aganorsa Leaf is preparing two new releases for InterTabac 2026 in Dortmund, Germany, with Supreme Leaf Worldwide and JFR Clara both scheduled to debut at the September trade show. The cigars take different approaches to international distribution, with one eventually heading to the United States and the other remaining exclusive to markets outside the country. The post Aganorsa Leaf Announces Supreme Leaf Worldwide and JFR Clara for InterTabac appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Crowned Heads is looking back at Nashville’s live music history with Starwood, a new event-only cigar named after the city’s former Starwood Amphitheater. The outdoor venue operated from 1986 to 2006, hosting concerts across rock, country, and pop music. Blue Öyster Cult performed on opening night, while Aerosmith and Mötley Crüe were among the acts The post Crowned Heads Pays Tribute to Nashville’s Starwood Amphitheater appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

To age or not to age—that is the question. How long should a cigar rest before you light it up, and is there such a thing as aging it too long? On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, Robby and Randy explore one of the cigar hobby’s most debated topics: the benefits and potential pitfalls of The post Hurry Up and Wait: The Art of Aging Cigars appeared first on Cigar Dojo.