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This year, El Mago launched a new collection of cigars released in tin five-packs. The fourth one in the series is the Cavalry; just like the first three, it's a box-pressed 5 x 50 robusto. The post El Mago Collectible Tin Series Cavalry appeared first on halfwheel.

The company says that this new box-pressed belicoso size amplifies the blend's core flavors compared to the round vitolas. That means more body, more spice, and more chocolate. The post Tradecraft’s Gladius Box Press Coming Aug. 22 appeared first on halfwheel.

Tradecraft Cigars has announced that its new Gladius Box Press will make its debut on August 22, launching first through The Wooden Indian, Tinder Box Haverford, and the company’s website before expanding to additional Tradecraft retail partners in late September and early October. According to the company, owner Rob Blumenthal recently returned from the Dominican The post Tradecraft Cigars Sets August 22 Release for Gladius Box Press appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Davidoff's flagship stores in Geneva, Hong Kong and the Madison Ave. location in Manhattan are each getting a new exclusive cigar. While they are all 6 x 54 toros, the blends are said to be different. The post Davidoff Adding Boutique Selection for Select Flagships appeared first on halfwheel.

July 4th might have been last month, but America's birthday cigars keep coming. Next month, Rocky Patel will ship its celebratory cigar. The post Rocky Patel America 250 Coming in September appeared first on halfwheel.

Most cigar companies wait for the big milestones before rolling out an anniversary cigar. Not Room101. Matt Booth has turned the brand’s birthday into an almost annual tradition, with nearly every year getting its own unique Anniversary release. The latest is the limited Room101 17th Anniversary, made in collaboration with AJ Fernandez. Rather than revisiting The post Room101 Marks 17 Years With New Anniversary Release appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

While there won't be a Room101 Sweet 16 cigar, there is a Room101 17th Anniversary. It's all Nicaraguan by way of AJ Fernandez. The post Room101 17th Anniversary Arrives at Stores appeared first on halfwheel.

The Cincinnati-based retailer is now also a cigar company. Its first release is a Connecticut-wrapped blend made at TABACALERA LA iSLA. The post Creekside Launching Queen of the West, A New Cigar Brand appeared first on halfwheel.

Mystic Tie was created for Omar S. Morris, the Grand Master of Masons of the state of New Jersey. As for the cigar, it's got a very unique covered foot. The post Hiram & Solomon Mystic Tie appeared first on halfwheel.

What if you owned your own cigar shop… and every inch of humidor space was yours to control? The Humidor Challenge returns on this episode of Smoke Night LIVE! William “Cigar Coop” Cooper, Johnny “Smokes Uncut” Remer, and Rob Blumenthal of Tradecraft Cigars each take on the challenge of building their ultimate cigar shop humidor The post Humidor Challenge 2: Three Experts. One Dream Humidor. appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The new line is a PCA 2026 exclusive, meaning only retailers who attended the trade show in New Orleans could purchase it. The blend is made up of a Mexican San Andrés wrapper covering a binder from Estelí, Nicaragua and filler tobaccos from Estelí and Jalapa in Nicaragua. The post Lure The Wahoo The Kingfish appeared first on halfwheel.

The FIFA World Cup brought the world together around soccer's greatest prize. It also brought out a number of new cigars, including this limited edition from OZ Family Cigars. The post OZ Family Cigars Limited Edition World Cup 2026 appeared first on halfwheel.

It's billed as a full-bodied cigar that balances intensity and control. It's also the first time the company has released a blend in multiple sizes. The post Platinum Nova Begins Shipping Royal Falcon appeared first on halfwheel.

El Mago Cigars has announced a new limited edition release called The Offender & The Defender, a two-cigar project that will only be sold as a paired set. Rather than offering the cigars individually, each release includes one box of The Offender and one box of The Defender, with each blend designed to complement the The post El Mago Introduces The Offender & The Defender Companion Release appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Just in time for the heat of summer, Cigar Dojo and Aganorsa Leaf have partnered up to deliver a refreshing smoke that’s “As Crisp as the Night is Long!” Crispy Boy cigars are now available through online retailer Smoke Inn. Crispy Boy cigars were inspired by the nickname for crisp lagers and pilsners, offering a The post Crispy Boy Now for Sale appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Ferio Tego is commemorating the 100th anniversary of jazz icon Miles Davis’ birth with a limited edition cigar created in partnership with the Miles Davis Estate and music company Reservoir. Called Ferio Tego Milestones, the release is part of the official Miles Davis Centennial celebration taking place throughout 2026. The cigar takes its name from The post Ferio Tego Marks Miles Davis Centennial with Limited Milestones Cigar appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Diesel Cigars has added a new regular production cigar to its portfolio with the introduction of Diesel Uncaged, a blend produced by AJ Fernandez that began shipping to retailers on August 1. The new cigar features a Habano Criollo wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos. According to the company, the blend is The post Diesel Adds New Full-Time Blend with Uncaged appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Tequila and mezcal are the world’s best-known agave spirits, but their flavor profiles can be dramatically different. From bright, grassy, and herbal notes to rich, smoky character, these spirits offer a wide range of pairing possibilities with premium cigars. On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, hosts Randy Griggs and Robby Ras explore the world of The post Tequila, Mezcal & Cigars appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Casa Carrillo has announced a new charitable initiative that connects its La Historia Silk cigar to Dress for Success Miami, a nonprofit organization that helps women prepare for and advance in the workforce. The effort is part of the company’s Carrillo Cares program. Casa Carrillo says a portion of the proceeds from the latest shipment The post Casa Carrillo Launches Charitable Initiative Tied to La Historia Silk appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Apostate Cigars has begun shipping The Lost Pages, the company’s first cigarillo and its first machine-made cigar. The new release was introduced to retailers during the 2026 PCA Trade Show and is joining the company’s regular production lineup. Unlike Apostate’s handmade premium cigars, The Lost Pages is produced in a cigarillo format using leftover premium The post Apostate Expands Core Line with The Lost Pages Cigarillo appeared first on Cigar Dojo.