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Now in its 11th year, Room101's intergalactic tobacco farmer has discovered Nicaraguan maduro wrappers. The latest Johnny Tobacconaut is a Nicaraguan puro made by AJ Fernandez. The post Room101 Johnny Tobacconaut Maduro Robusto appeared first on halfwheel.

Prior to a limited release this summer, the Camacho Liberty Series had been on hiatus since 2021. In 2020, the line got a new addition that for the first time, came in a box-pressed gordo size. The post Camacho Liberty 2020 appeared first on halfwheel.

The Bandolero Firecracker uses the wrapper and binder from the Bandolero Serie A and the filler from the Serie C line. This the third release of the cigar, though the first since 2023. The post Bandolero Firecracker 2026 Shipping appeared first on halfwheel.

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.

The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (Aug. 17, 2026) appeared first on halfwheel.

Knuckle Sandwich Cigars, the brand created by celebrity chef Guy Fieri in partnership with Erik Espinosa, debuted in early 2022. Four years after, the brand is looking to introduce itself to more consumers by way of a mellower, more approachable blend. The post Knuckle Sandwich Avant-Garde appeared first on halfwheel.

Principle Cigars didn't intend for the Martinique Corona to be a shop exclusive. But Small Batch Cigar bought the entire first production run, so for now, it's exclusive to one store. The post Principle Martinique Corona appeared first on halfwheel.

After debuting at Two Guys Cigars in May, the Perdomo Legacy Father & Son is arriving at stores across the country, several months ahead of schedule. The blends feature a habano-Cameroon hybrid tobacco, with Nick Perdomo Jr. blending one, Nicholas Perdomo III blending another, and the pair blending the third. The post Perdomo Legacy Father & Son Ships to Stores Nationwide appeared first on halfwheel.

Caballeros, a relatively new Dominican brand, has not announced its new U.S. distribution plans. The post City of Palms Ends Caballeros Cigars Distribution appeared first on halfwheel.

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.

The company signed a distribution agreement with Canadian Craft Cigars. The first shipment is already in the country and beginning to ship to retailers. The post ChiMolly Cigars Now Available in Canada appeared first on halfwheel.

Micallef Cigars is adding another color to its lineup, announcing Micallef Orange as the seventh entry in the company’s Color Series. Orange joins the previously released Black, Blue, Red, Purple, Green, and White cigars, continuing a series that has focused on straightforward names and affordable pricing. Micallef Orange is rolled at the company’s factory in The post Micallef Adds Orange to Growing Color Series appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

La Aurora has been making cigars in the Dominican Republic since 1903, earning the distinction of being the country’s oldest cigar factory. Over more than 120 years, the company has produced a wide range of premium cigars from its home in Santiago, Dominican Republic. But this time around, we’re not here to talk about cigars—we’re The post Cigar Dojo Giving Away Five La Aurora SWAG Packs appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

This is the first of three releases that are planned to commemorate Blackbird Cigar Co.'s 10th anniversary. The cigar was created to honor the Blackbird's master blender, who is known as Papo “El Caballo.” The post Blackbird Pura Raza de Quisqueya appeared first on halfwheel.

After making its return at the 2026 PCA Trade Show in New Orleans, the Nestor Miranda Private Reserve Lancero is now shipping to cigar retailers across the country. The limited-production cigar brings back a format that has long been associated with Nestor Miranda’s personal preferences. The Private Reserve Lancero measures 6¾” x 40 and is The post Nestor Miranda Private Reserve Lancero Now Shipping appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Camacho Cigars has long embraced the tagline “Live Bold” and “Built Bold” but what does that mean for the brand today? On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Camacho Brand Activation Manager Law Ream joins the show to talk about the identity of Camacho and where the brand is headed in 2026 and beyond. Camacho The post Smoke Night LIVE with Camacho’s Law Ream appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Lampert Cigars has announced the Limitada 2026, the latest installment in the company’s annual limited-edition series. For this year’s release, Lampert has gone with a 6″ x 54 box-pressed toro made at Tabacos de Costa Rica. The cigar uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Habano 2000 binder, with fillers from Nicaragua’s Jalapa region, the The post Lampert Cigars Announces Limitada 2026 appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Artesano Del Tobacco has announced a price increase for two portions of its portfolio, citing increased costs associated with recently imposed tariffs. Effective immediately, the company is raising the price of Viva La Vida Classic and EL Pulpo Culebra cigars by $5 per box in the United States. The adjustment does not apply to international The post Viva La Vida Classic and EL Pulpo Culebra Receive $5 Box Price Increase appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Sometimes a company’s newest release is actually a look back at where it all started. Wildfire Cigar Co. has announced the return of The Revivalist, the fourth cigar in its made-to-order limited series. According to the company, the blend is a reworked and matured version of the cigar that originally launched the Wildfire brand, bringing The post Wildfire Cigar Co. Brings Back The Revivalist Limited Release appeared first on Cigar Dojo.