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While they come in one box, Hooten Young has two different cigars honoring the 250th anniversary of America. Sticking with the America theme, each cigar has an MSRP of $17.76. The post Hooten Young American 250 Reserve Ships appeared first on halfwheel.

The Maria Mancini Classics line got new packaging last year. Now, the new-look Edición Especial and Postre de Banquete lines have similar updates. In addition, Schuster has streamlined the offering, meaning each blend is offered in the same four vitolas. The post Schuster Continues Maria Mancini Updates appeared first on halfwheel.

Black Label Trading Co. is adding a new sampler option for fans of its 6×50 Toro cigars, packaging four of its core blends into a resealable Fresh Pack. Scheduled to begin shipping to select retailers next week, the BLTC Toro Fresh Pack includes one each of Royalty, Porcelain, Lawless, and Last Rites. The cigars are The post BLTC Adds Four-Cigar Toro Fresh Pack appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Hey, it's 2022 again. We are reviewing $150 cigars. The post Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Edición Doble Diamante Red appeared first on halfwheel.

For years, the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival was held in Colorado, but an increasingly hostile political climate toward premium tobacco events ultimately forced organizers to find a new home. In 2026, the festival made the move north to Cheyenne, Wyoming, where the reception has been notably different. One of the clearest examples of that difference The post A Different Reception: Wyoming Governor Welcomes Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

It's pretty rare to find a $2.50 robusto these days, but La Aurora has a new one. The company's value-priced bundle line is coming stateside. The post La Aurora Adds Santiago Collection Bundles appeared first on halfwheel.

La Aurora is adding a new value-priced line to its U.S. portfolio with the introduction of the Santiago Collection, which will begin arriving at retailers in August. The new series launches with the Santiago Maduro, offered in two sizes: Robusto (5 x 50) and Toro (6 x 54). The blend uses Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers, The post La Aurora Expands Value Line with New Santiago Collection appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Cavalier Genève has started shipping two of its newest releases to U.S. retailers: the annual LE2026 limited edition and the company’s 10 Years Crafting anniversary cigar. Both shipments began reaching retailers at the end of last week as the brand marks its 10th year in business. The anniversary release was created to commemorate Cavalier Genève’s The post Cavalier Genève Begins Shipping Two New 2026 Releases appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

After six months in Chinese custody, Chen Zhi has been formally charged. According to a report, prosecutors added a new charge that carries a penalty between 10 years and the death penalty. The post Chen Zhi, Habanos S.A. Co-Owner, Facing Death Penalty in China appeared first on halfwheel.

The Micallef Orange is the second new Color Series offering for 2026 that uses a Connecticut-seed wrapper. It will debut in late August at Two Guys before heading to stores nationwide in September. The post Micallef Orange Debuting in Late August appeared first on halfwheel.

This was the second release in the company's Street Tacos line when it debuted in 2022. The cigar is named after a term used to describe Mexico’s version of pulled pork. The post Rojas Street Tacos Carnitas Robusto appeared first on halfwheel.

Tatuaje's RC Series gets a lancero vitola, though it will only be available in the U.K. The cigar marks the one-year anniversary of Global Leaf Co.'s distribution partnership with Tatuaje. The post Tatuaje RC No.7 Coming to the U.K. This Week appeared first on halfwheel.

The line dates back to 1984, while Zander-Greg acquired it in 2014. The line is getting a new look and expanded distribution, while preserving the classic flavor profiles. The post Zander-Greg Gives John T’s Flavored Cigars New Look appeared first on halfwheel.

Gold & Bullet was announced last March. After multiple delays, the second cigar from Fuente The OpusX Society is finally shipping to stores. The post OpusX Gold & Bullet Ships appeared first on halfwheel.

It’s a doubleheader! Flavor Odyssey and Smoke Night LIVE are teaming up for a special night of live programming, with both shows airing back-to-back. On this special episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Terence Reilly joins us from Cigar Dojo Studios in Colorado to discuss the release of Crispy Boy, along with everything happening during Rocky The post Smoke Night LIVE: Terence Reilly Joins the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival Doubleheader appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

It’s Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival week, and Randy Griggs will be coming to you live from Cigar Dojo Studios in Colorado. Along the way, he’ll be joined by a surprise guest—or maybe two—and then it’s time for the Crispy Boy Challenge. Randy will take on a blind tasting of five crispy beers, ranking them from The post Flavor Odyssey: Randy Takes the Crispy Boy Challenge appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

After more than six years with My Cigar Pack, founder Alexander Berezowski has announced that he has sold his ownership stake in the cigar subscription company to his longtime business partner. According to the announcement, the change affects ownership only. The company says day-to-day operations, customer service, and its relationships with members and industry partners The post My Cigar Pack Founder Alexander Berezowski Exits Company appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Casa 1910 has announced a strategic investment and equity partnership with Smoker Friendly, giving the U.S. retailer an ownership stake in the Mexican cigar company as both businesses look to expand the presence of Mexican-made premium cigars in the American market. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. According to the companies, the partnership The post Smoker Friendly Takes Equity Stake in Casa 1910 appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Davidoff Brand Ambassador Alex Weghorn joins Smoke Night LIVE to talk about the journey that led him to representing one of the most recognizable brands in premium cigars. Then we’ll put his expertise to the test with a series of real-world scenarios, challenging him to choose the perfect Davidoff cigar for each occasion. Grab a The post Smoke Night LIVE With Alex Weghorn of Davidoff appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

This, friends, is my first legitimate cigar review. Let me explain what I mean by that. I don’t want anyone thinking I picked up a cutter and lighter yesterday and decided to start reviewing cigars. Before I had a brand, before I joined Cigar Dojo, and before Protocol Cigars became what it became, I was The post Avowed Hallowed Hands Corona Gorda appeared first on Cigar Dojo.