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Topper Cigar Co. isn't known for releasing lots of new items, but yesterday, a half dozen new SKUs began shipping to stores. One is a new line while the others are line extensions. The post Topper Ships 1894 Broadleaf, Shortys appeared first on halfwheel.

The festival celebrates Nicaragua's cigar industry, bringing people from around the world together for a week of visits to cigar factories and other facilities. The 2027 edition is scheduled for Jan. 25-30, beginning in Managua before heading to Estelí, the cigar-making capital of the country. The post Puro Sabor 2027 Registration Opens Today appeared first on halfwheel.

This past April, Warped released a new petit corona size for its La Colemna line via DROP Cigar Club, the shop and subscription club founded by Warped's owner, Kyle Gellis. The retailer also made it a bit of a challenge for at least one customer (us) to get their hands on a box. The post La Colmena Amado No. 40 appeared first on halfwheel.

Patina's Red Pill line will get an offshoot that swaps the Mexican San Andrés oscuro wrapper for an Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed oscuro leaf. There is word on pricing or a release date. The post Patina Plans Red Pill Sumatra appeared first on halfwheel.

Crème de la Crème is a medium-intensity profile, while Unapologetic offers a bolder, more full-flavored smoke. They join the company's debut line, Notorious, which came out in April 2025. The post Conor McGregor’s Notorious Cigars Ships Unapologetic and Crème de la Crème appeared first on halfwheel.

AG Cigars' new Legendary Moment series celebrates both cigar-smoking celebrities. The cigars began shipping earlier this month. The post Jamie Foxx, Ray Lewis Get Their Own AG Cigars appeared first on halfwheel.

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we welcome Christian Eiroa of CLE Cigar Co., one of the most influential voices in Honduran tobacco and a cigar maker whose family legacy stretches back more than a century. From his years helping shape Camacho to building CLE, Eiroa, and Asylum into distinct brands of their own, Christian The post Smoke Night LIVE: Christian Eiroa on 30 Years in Cigars appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

For one of its new-for-2026 releases, Casa Carrillo turned to the seas for inspiration. The result is a blend with Nicaraguan tobaccos, save for a binder from Honduras. The post Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue Limited Edition 2026 appeared first on halfwheel.

Ortolan, Martello Cigar Co.'s first release, is a limited edition that comes in porcelain jars. Napkins not included. The post Martello Cigar Co. Debuting Next Month appeared first on halfwheel.

The four-vitola line was created to commemorate Aging Room's 15th anniversary. The name comes from the fossilized resin of the Hymenaea Proter tree, which went extinct about 15 million years ago. The post Aging Room Blue Amber Blue Turquoise appeared first on halfwheel.

Many of the family-owned cigar companies that helped fund the successful lawsuit against the FDA have asked for a refund in fees paid to the FDA from 2017-2023. Previously, the government estimated that lawsuits like this could result in more than $100 million in refunded user fees. The post Nine Cigar Companies Sue for More Than $10 Million in FDA User Fee Refunds appeared first on halfwheel.

Black Label Trading Co. has begun shipping the 2026 edition of Bishops Blend to select retailers this week, marking the cigar’s 10th anniversary since its original debut in 2016. While the annual limited release returns with the same name, this year’s version introduces a notable change to the blend. For the first time, Bishops Blend The post Bishops Blend Returns for Its 10th Anniversary Release appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Over the past few decades, Nicaragua has gone from an up-and-coming tobacco producer to the undisputed leader in premium cigars. But how did it happen, and what makes Nicaraguan tobacco so special? On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, Robby and Randy explore the country’s rich tobacco heritage while pairing drinks with some of Nicaragua’s finest The post Flavor Odyssey: How Nicaragua Became the World’s Flavor Factory appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

RoMa Craft co-founder Skip Martin has offered an early look at a new bundle cigar project that is expected to debut in August 2026. Called Marinero, the project will launch with two blends: Boatswain and Cockswain. While Martin has not released details on the blends themselves, both cigars will be produced in a 6 x The post Skip Martin Teases New RoMa Craft Marinero Bundle Line appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

J.C. Newman’s historic El Reloj cigar factory was featured on Fox & Friends over the weekend as part of the program’s ongoing America250 coverage. During the segment, anchor Charlie Hurt toured the Tampa factory, learning about the cigar-making process before trying his hand at rolling a cigar of his own. The cigars he made were The post J.C. Newman’s El Reloj Factory Featured on Fox & Friends appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Ceniza Fina Cigars has begun shipping its newest release, the CT Broadleaf, to retailers across the country. The cigar becomes the third regular production blend from the company since the brand debuted in 2024. The new release follows the original Corojo blend and last year’s Connecticut offering, giving the Arizona-based company a darker profile built The post Ceniza Fina Expands Lineup with New CT Broadleaf appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Wildfire Cigar Company has begun shipping Radio Octave, the latest release in the company’s made-to-order monthly series. The cigar is offered in a single 5¾” x 48 vitola and is produced at Tabacalera William Ventura. The blend features a five-year-aged Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper over a Sumatra binder, with fillers that include Nicaraguan tobaccos, Criollo 98, The post Wildfire Cigar Co. Ships New Limited Production Radio Octave appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Artesano Del Tobacco is expanding its Viva La Vida Connecticut lineup with the addition of a Churchill vitola, with shipments scheduled to begin July 2 for retailers that placed pre-orders during the 2026 PCA Trade Show. The new size measures 7 x 54 and joins the existing Viva La Vida Connecticut portfolio. According to the The post Viva La Vida Connecticut Churchill Begins Shipping This Week appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to kick off across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Altadis U.S.A. is releasing a limited-edition cigar sampler inspired by the tournament. Called the Jogo Bonito World Cup 2026 Sampler, the collection takes its name from the Portuguese phrase meaning “The Beautiful Game.” The sampler includes 11 cigars The post Altadis Releasing Limited World Cup 2026 Cigar Sampler appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

As celebrations for the United States’ 250th anniversary continue, Mayflower Cigars has introduced a commemorative release called the Mayflower Dawn of America. The limited edition cigar is a special reserve version of the company’s flagship Mayflower Dawn blend. While the regular release uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper, the Dawn of America replaces it with a The post Mayflower Releases Dawn of America Cigar for U.S. 250th Anniversary appeared first on Cigar Dojo.