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The new limited-edition size for the Infiel Maduro and Sun Grown lines is notable, but what makes the blend unique is the additional aging the tobacco gets before being rolled. Only 500 boxes of 10 cigars were produced for each version. The post Loaisiga Cigars Begins Shipping Infiel Limited Edition Box Press Toros appeared first on halfwheel.

With the United States preparing to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has begun shipping its America250 Cigar Humidor, a limited-edition release produced in partnership with Milwaukee Humidor Co. The project combines a handcrafted humidor with 50 cigars from J.C. Newman’s The American brand. Each humidor includes 50 Perfecto cigars, one The post J.C. Newman Ships America250 Humidor Featuring Wood From All 50 States appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Each made-in-America humidor is topped off with a map of the United States made of wood from each of the 50 states. Inside is a new exclusive 6 1/4 x 50 perfecto version of The American. The post J.C. Newman America250 Cigar Humidor Ships appeared first on halfwheel.

The company, which launched approximatel two years ago, has gained a following in Switzerland and the Middle East. Now, it is bringing its extensive portfolio to the U.S. The post Don Palomón Cigars Makes U.S. Debut appeared first on halfwheel.

The new 6 x 52 toro comes via Tabacalera William Ventura. Perhaps most interestingly: it's getting distributed via STG's Meier & Dutch. The post Bunny Droppings’ Label Boy Coming Next Month appeared first on halfwheel.

Like the rest of the cigars in the Firecracker Series, this is a 3 1/2 x 50 petite robusto with a long pigtail. They are packaged in 12-count tin boxes that can be flipped over and used as an ashtray. The post United Cigars Shipping Independence Firecracker This Week appeared first on halfwheel.

This new cigar marks ChiMolly's first double corona vitola. It also marks the company’s first PCA Convention & Trade Show Exclusive release, meaning retailers had to order it at the show held earlier this year in New Orleans. The post ChiMolly Pangu Double Corona appeared first on halfwheel.

OZ Family Cigars wants you to think of Maracana as a modern version of the CAO Brazilia. It also marks the first time that the García family of My Father fame has made a cigar with a Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper. The post OZ Family Cigars Ships Maracana appeared first on halfwheel.

To no one's surprise, the USTR is recommending a blanket 12.5 percent tariff to many of America's largest trading partners. That includes cigar-producing countries like the Dominican Republic, Honduras and Nicaragua. The post USTR Paves Way for Next Round of Tariffs, Cigar-Producing Countries Set at 12.5 Percent (Update) appeared first on halfwheel.

The 75-cent cap means that consumers will save significant money on nearly every premium cigar sold in the state beginning in 2027. It's not permanent however, as it will expire at the end of 2029. The post Illinois Legislature Passes Budget Bill Containing 75-cent Cigar Tax Cap appeared first on halfwheel.

Fresh off the release of the highly anticipated Psychedelic Rabbit, Erik Espinosa joins the show to discuss the latest collaboration between Espinosa Premium Cigars and Cigar Dojo. Earlier in the day, cigar fans will have their first chance to get their hands on the new release at JR Cigar, and Erik will share the story The post Smoke Night LIVE: Erik Espinosa and the Psychedelic Rabbit appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Following its debut at the 2026 PCA Trade Show in New Orleans, the Selected Tobacco Deluxe Edition Collection Set is now shipping to retailers across the United States. The collection brings together five cigars from brands created by Selected Tobacco founder Nelson Alfonso. Each cigar is packaged individually in a cosmetic-grade tube and presented as The post Selected Tobacco Deluxe Edition Collection Set Begins Shipping appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

As part of the collaboration, there's a Bell & Ross signed Le Grand lighter and an S.T. Dupont logo on a Bell & Ross dial. Only 150 sets have been made, they will go on sale at Bell & Ross boutiques later this month. The post Bell & Ross, S.T. Dupont Collaborate for New BR-05 Chrono Release appeared first on halfwheel.

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we celebrate the release of Psychedelic Rabbit, the newest collaboration between Espinosa Premium Cigars and Cigar Dojo. But one important question remains: what do you pair with a Psychedelic Rabbit? To find the answer, Robby and Randy take a metaphorical trip down the rabbit hole, exploring a wide range of The post Down the Rabbit Hole: Psychedelic Rabbit Pairings appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

West Tampa Tobacco Company has announced that it has begun shipping Chef Rick, the latest limited-edition release from the company’s food-inspired cigar series. The cigar follows previous releases Boliche Blvd. and Devil Crab, completing what the company describes as a trilogy of culinary-themed blends. Chef Rick was created by company founder Rick Rodriguez and marks The post West Tampa Tobacco Company Begins Shipping Chef Rick Limited Edition appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Atlantic Cigar Company is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new exclusive release from Black Label Trading Co., the Dreadnought 30th Anniversary. Produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua, the cigar is a 5½ x 54 box-pressed torpedo featuring a barber pole wrapper that combines Pennsylvania Broadleaf and Ecuador Habano leaf. The blend also The post Black Label Trading Co. Releases Dreadnought 30th Anniversary for Atlantic Cigar appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

There’s a certain point in the day when everything seems to settle in. The fire has found its rhythm, the smoke is rolling clean, and whatever’s on the pit has been there long enough that you stop fussing over it. You’re still paying attention, but you’re not forcing anything anymore. That’s when barbecue starts to The post The Cigar Enthusiast’s Guide to BBQ appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

A new cigar company has entered the premium market, as Black Rock Cigar Co. officially launches with its first portfolio, The Colliery Series. Founded by Jim Janovich and Barry Ulsh, the Pennsylvania-based company says the project draws inspiration from the region’s coal mining history, with both blends serving as tributes to loved ones who have The post Black Rock Cigar Co. Debuts with Pennsylvania-Inspired Colliery Series appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Crux Cigars is adding a maduro version to its Marblehead lineup, with the new Marblehead Maduro scheduled to begin shipping to authorized retailers on June 1, 2026. The cigar keeps the same rounded marblehead cap used on the original Marblehead line, giving the cigar its signature appearance and feel. The Maduro version is described as The post Crux Marblehead Maduro Begins Shipping in June appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

CigarMedics has announced the appointment of Armando D’Onorio as the company’s new Director of Sales – Factory Products. According to the company, D’Onorio brings more than 25 years of experience across operations, manufacturing, technology, consulting, and business development. In the new role, he will oversee factory product sales efforts while working with manufacturing and distribution The post CigarMedics Expands Sales Team with Armando D’Onorio Appointment appeared first on Cigar Dojo.