Industry News
Here you will find the latest cigar industry news and reviews from all major premium cigar publications, some of which include Cigar Aficionado, Cigar Obsession, Cigar Dogo, Halfwheel, Cigar Journal, and many more.
- La Aurora Family Creed Series Perseverancia Toroby Brooks Whittington on October 24, 2026 at 8:23 PM
The sophomore release in La Aurora's Family Creed Series is made with a Pennsylvania broadleaf wrapper covering a Mexican San Andrés binder and filler tobaccos grown in the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Pennsylvania. The post La Aurora Family Creed Series Perseverancia Toro appeared first on halfwheel.
- Loaisiga Cigars Releasing El Cadejo in Novemberby Patrick Lagreid on October 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The line is named for one of Central America's most enduring folk legends, that of two spirit dogs that appear on lonely roads at night. The White Cadejo is a guardian of light that walks beside the traveler; the Black Cadejo is a powerful force born of the shadows. The post Loaisiga Cigars Releasing El Cadejo in November appeared first on halfwheel.
- Patina y Viso ReVerdigris Heading to Storesby Charlie Minato on October 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
If you missed out on the collaboration from Patina Cigars and Viso Horny, you'll have a second chance later this year. ReVerdigris is the second release of Verdigris. The post Patina y Viso ReVerdigris Heading to Stores appeared first on halfwheel.
- Oasis Caliber Vby Charlie Minato on October 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Cigar Oasis is best known for selling devices that provide humidity, however the company also sells Caliber hygrometers, which measure humidity. In late 2025, it introduced the Caliber V, which has a new e-ink display and an updated sensor. The post Oasis Caliber V appeared first on halfwheel.
- Aged Brick House Ciento Por Ciento Selected for TAA 2026 Releaseby Charlie Minato on October 23, 2026 at 8:13 PM
This is the third release for Ciento Por Ciento, however, unlike the 2019 and 2023 versions, these cigars were aged for five years. J.C. Newman says they are ready to ship to TAA stores. The post Aged Brick House Ciento Por Ciento Selected for TAA 2026 Release appeared first on halfwheel.
- New Bandolero, Nelson Robustos Debut in Samplerby Brooks Whittington on October 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Selected Tobacco Robusto Edition Set was given to attendees of a party at the Selected Tobacco headquarters in Madrid. Now, you'll be able to buy the sampler, but only from a very small number of retailers. The post New Bandolero, Nelson Robustos Debut in Sampler appeared first on halfwheel.
- Casa Carrillo Unveils 2026 TAA Exclusiveby Eric Guttormson on October 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Casa Carrillo's 2026 TAA Exclusive is a 5½ x 58 five-country blend limited to 1,000 boxes of 10 at $14 per cigar. The post Casa Carrillo Unveils 2026 TAA Exclusive appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Quality Importers Reveals Year of the Goatby Eric Guttormson on October 23, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Quality Importers will debut a Year of the Goat humidor, travel case, lighter and XIKAR cutter at the 2026 TAA Show, shipping in December. The post Quality Importers Reveals Year of the Goat appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Quality Importers Celebrating Year of the Goatby Charlie Minato on October 23, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Quality Importers is once again celebrating Chinese New Year with new colorways of various items from its cigar accessory portfolio. In a rare move, most of the items have lower prices than last year's Year of the Horse Collection. The post Quality Importers Celebrating Year of the Goat appeared first on halfwheel.
- Brick House Beginnings Returns for TAAby Eric Guttormson on October 23, 2026 at 4:37 PM
J.C. Newman's TAA exclusive Brick House Beginnings Ciento por Ciento is a five-year-aged Nicaraguan puro limited to 800 boxes of 10 at $12 per cigar. The post Brick House Beginnings Returns for TAA appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Casa Carrillo 2026 TAA Exclusive Coming Next Weekby Patrick Lagreid on October 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The cigar comes in a 58 ring gauge to allow for its five-country blend to shine. Only 10,000 cigars are being produced, with the company saying this is a one-and-done release. The post Casa Carrillo 2026 TAA Exclusive Coming Next Week appeared first on halfwheel.
- Lure Cigars Ships The Codfather Connecticut Shadeby Eric Guttormson on October 23, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Lure Cigars releases The Codfather, a 6.5 x 54 Connecticut Shade limited edition of 4,000 cigars at $16 each, now shipping to retailers. The post Lure Cigars Ships The Codfather Connecticut Shade appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco Edición Americana Returns for 2026by Charlie Minato on October 23, 2026 at 2:54 PM
After a two-year hiatus, the Edición Americana is back. Once again, it's offered a 6 x 54 box-pressed belicoso format. Yes, belicoso. The post Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco Edición Americana Returns for 2026 appeared first on halfwheel.
- Arturo Fuente’s Black Pink Gets Full Releaseby Charlie Minato on October 22, 2026 at 9:45 PM
After a soft launch for TAA stores in March, next week, the Black Pink will head to stores nationwide. All four vitolas are expected to be part of the shipment. The post Arturo Fuente’s Black Pink Gets Full Release appeared first on halfwheel.
- Viso Horny Unveils All-Viso Post Nut Clarityby Eric Guttormson on October 22, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Viso Horny's Post Nut Clarity is a 4 1/2 x 56 all-viso cigar from Nica Sueño, limited to 7,500 cigars at $15 each, shipping in November. The post Viso Horny Unveils All-Viso Post Nut Clarity appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Davidoff Launches City Edition for New York and Las Vegasby Eric Guttormson on October 22, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Davidoff's new City Edition series debuts Nov. 2 with separate New York and Las Vegas gran robustos, sold only at the brand's flagship stores. The post Davidoff Launches City Edition for New York and Las Vegas appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- La Casa Grande Debuts “How You Doin!” Cigarby Eric Guttormson on October 22, 2026 at 4:48 PM
La Casa Grande Cigars is heading from the Bronx to the Las Vegas Strip with a new cigar line built around a deli owner, his catchphrase and a stack of sandwich paper. Called the Giovanni Paolo “How You Doin!” Cigar, the collaboration pairs La Casa Grande creator Paul DiSilvio with Giovanni Paolo DiFuccia, who owns The post La Casa Grande Debuts “How You Doin!” Cigar appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Quesada Don Manolo 79 Now Shipping to Retailersby Eric Guttormson on October 21, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Quesada’s birthday cigar for its patriarch is now on its way to U.S. shops, and this time Manuel “Don Manolo” Quesada didn’t blend it himself. SAG Imports, the U.S. distribution company run by Joya de Nicaragua and Quesada, says the Quesada Don Manolo 79 is now shipping to U.S. retailers. The limited edition marks Don The post Quesada Don Manolo 79 Now Shipping to Retailers appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Espinosa Unveils La Bomba Warhead TAA Exclusiveby Eric Guttormson on October 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Espinosa Premium Cigars is taking its long-running Warhead series in a new direction with a limited edition made only for members of the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA). The new La Bomba Warhead TAA is a 6 x 55 box-pressed toro, and it swaps in a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and The post Espinosa Unveils La Bomba Warhead TAA Exclusive appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Inside Stoic Cigars with Vance Taylorby Eric Guttormson on October 21, 2026 at 6:21 PM
This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we welcome Vance Taylor of Stoic Cigars, one of the rising names in the boutique cigar industry. We’ll dive into the story behind Stoic Cigars, explore the company’s philosophy and mission, and discuss what it’s like working alongside Klaas Kelner at his factory in the Dominican Republic. Join us The post Inside Stoic Cigars with Vance Taylor appeared first on Cigar Dojo.


















