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Wijnbelt previously had tenures at General Cigar Co., Swisher and Universal Leaf. Now, he will oversee CLE's entire tobacco operation. The post Leo Wijnbelt Joins CLE Cigar Co. appeared first on halfwheel.

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.

Alec Bradley is returning to its Uncut Series with a tenth release, this time pairing its Thirty Years anniversary cigar with a seven-year-old bourbon from Heaven Hill Distillery. Uncut Series Batch 10 includes two Alec Bradley Thirty Years Perfectos, measuring 6¾” x 54, alongside a 750 mL bottle of Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond Single The post Alec Bradley Thirty Years Featured in Tenth Uncut Pairing appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Since 2018, Maya Selva Cigars has celebrated the Lunar New Year with a limited edition cigar. It continues the tradition this year with a beefy Honduran puro that is slated to arrive in November. The post Flor de Selva Año de la Cabra 2027 Debuting at InterTabac 2026 appeared first on halfwheel.

This marks the first time in a decade that Crowned Heads has had a new regular production line produced at the My Father factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. In addition, all of the tobacco included in the blend is grown on farms in Nicaragua owned by My Father. The post Moonflower Robusto appeared first on halfwheel.

The company told retailers that temporary banking restrictions means that it is unable to accept or deliver new orders. No timeline has been given as to when the distributor—which supplies Austria, Germany and Poland—might resume shipments. The post 5th Avenue, German Distributor of Cuban Cigars, Pauses Deliveries Due to Banking Issues appeared first on halfwheel.

ProCigar 2027 registration has opened and some of the tours are already sold out. Next year's festival will include the option to visit some of the supplier businesses in Santiago. The post ProCigar 2027 Registration Opens appeared first on halfwheel.

The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (Sept. 7, 2026) appeared first on halfwheel.

To create the blend, the company says it took over 100 blends and used tobacco dating back to 2014. It was blended to create a profile inspired by classic Cuban cigars, specifically the lingering sweetness they were known for. The post Rocky Patel Sapphire Corona Gorda appeared first on halfwheel.

This is one of four different 10th anniversary cigars for Cavalier Genève. This particular one contains 10 different types of tobacco, double what was once a common standard. The post Cavalier Genève Project 10th Anniversary Claro appeared first on halfwheel.

At the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show, two new Gellis Family Cigars blends were shown off. This is a new NACSA-made robusto with a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over Nicaraguan tobaccos. The post Gellis Family Cigars Heritage No. 50 appeared first on halfwheel.

While all four lines are offered in the same three vitolas, only two of the vitolas are shipping this week. In addition, there's a new Rare Black sampler. The post Prometheus Ships Diademas for OpusX Rare Black, Rare Purple & God of Fire Never Back Down, Special Reserve appeared first on halfwheel.

Quesada Cigars is marking 15 years of its Oktoberfest series with the release of Quesada Oktoberfest 2026, bringing back the seasonal blend in five sizes for September. First released in 2011, Quesada Oktoberfest was created around the German beer festival, with the blend intended specifically for pairing with Märzen and other Oktoberfest-style beers. The 2026 The post Quesada Oktoberfest 2026 Marks 15 Years appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Plasencia Cigars has announced the launch of a new brand campaign titled “Born of This Land,” marking 160 years since the Plasencia family began growing tobacco in 1865. The campaign represents the latest phase of Plasencia’s ongoing brand evolution, following the introduction of an updated logo, visual identity, and redesigned cigar packaging. While those changes The post Plasencia Launches “Born of This Land” Brand Campaign appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

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.

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.

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.

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.