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Vector-KGM took the familiar large plastic fuel tank of wallet-friendly lighters and built on it with an all-metal frame. Ths Shadow also includes a fold-out cigar punch and draw poker, landing it in an interesting spot of form, price and function. The post Vector Shadow appeared first on halfwheel.

The legendary Chicago Bears player and coach was also one of the early celebrity cigar endorsers. Both Graycliff and Davidoff offered Mike Ditka-branded cigars. The post Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears Legend, Dies at 86 appeared first on halfwheel.

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is heading to South Korea this December, where it will introduce The Cigar Academy (TCA) to the country’s premium cigar community for the first time. The visit, scheduled for December 7 through 10, 2026, will see the PCA partner with Pierre Ltd., a Seoul-based cigar importer and distributor that has The post Premium Cigar Association Bringing The Cigar Academy to South Korea appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Christian Eiroa says he wants to reduce the barriers to entry for growing tobacco. A new partnership with FIU will include growing tobacco at a farm outside of Miami in hopes of learning more about the process. The post CLE, FIU Collaborating for New Tobacco Research Lab appeared first on halfwheel.

Every once in a while, cleaning out the humidor turns up something interesting. In this case, it turned up 40 cigars that we’re giving away to one lucky member of Dojo Nation! Recently, Jordan and I were organizing the humidors at Cigar Dojo HQ when we came across a sizable collection of test blends accumulated The post Cigar Dojo Giveaway: Win 40 Test Blend Cigars appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Over the summer, the German government was working on a proposal that called for a 14x increase for cigar taxes. It would appear that a much more modest increase will go into effect next year. The post Report: Germany Gives Cigars & Pipes a Reprieve from Massive Tobacco Tax Increase appeared first on halfwheel.

Last night in London, Habanos S.A. showed off the new-look regular production Cohiba Talismán. In the U.K., the suggested pricing is £200 per cigar. The post Cohiba Talismán Added to Línea Clásica Line appeared first on halfwheel.

Casa Carrillo is expanding its Pledge Purple line with a new robusto size, joining the original toro format that debuted earlier this year. Pledge Purple was introduced to mark the fifth anniversary of the Pledge Prequel, which earned Cigar Aficionado’s 2020 Cigar of the Year honors. The two cigars share a connection through their Havana-seed The post Casa Carrillo Adds Robusto Size to Pledge Purple appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The new limited edition was created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. It is a 6 x 54 toro made with a Nicaraguan wrapper covering a Pennsylvania binder and filler tobaccos grown in the Dominican Republic and Pennsylvania. The post Fratello USA 250 appeared first on halfwheel.

Once again, Artesano Del Tobacco is asking its most loyal fans for input on future products. This time, it's asking which factory it should work with for a new Viva La Vida line. The post Artesano Del Tobacco Asks Fans Where Its Next Cigar Should Be Made appeared first on halfwheel.

The second size in the line is a 5 1/4 x 52 box-pressed robusto. It joins the 6 x 54 toro that was released in March, and uses tobacco from the same crop as the original Pledge line that debuted in 2020. The post Perez-Carrillo Pledge Purple Robusto Coming Next Week appeared first on halfwheel.

The brand owned by Oliva Cigar Co. is known for its short, thick cigars that debuted nearly 20 years ago. A new version is showing up on store shelves, with a Mexican wrapper atop a Nicaraguan binder and filler, and one of the two sizes is exclusive to the U.S. The post NUb Mexico Arriving at Stores appeared first on halfwheel.

The cutter comes from Seki, Japan, a city famous for its knives. This new colorway is expected to arrive in mid-November. The post SIGLO Seki Cutter Golden Hana Coming Next Month appeared first on halfwheel.

Patina Cigars and Viso Horny are going back for round two, announcing the return of their Verdigris collaboration under the slightly modified name ReVerdigris. The project once again brings together Patina Cigars founder Mo Maali and Viso Horny founder Tyler Jeffery, with the pair leaning into Hollywood’s current sequel obsession for the release. In fact, The post Patina y Viso ReVerdigris Brings Back Original Collaboration appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Wildfire Cigar Co. has announced Off-Grid, marking the fifth release in the company’s made-to-order limited series. The concept behind Off-Grid centers around disconnecting from phones, television, and other distractions for a period of time. Wildfire describes the cigar as an opportunity to slow down and take a break from the usual noise. Off-Grid is produced The post Wildfire Cigar Co. Releases Off-Grid appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

There’s a right way and a wrong way to light a cigar. There’s a right way and a wrong way to cook a steak. But what about everything else? This week on Smoke Night LIVE, Tim Swanson from Cigars Daily joins the show as we settle what’s right and what’s wrong across a wide range The post There’s a Right Way & a Wrong Way with Tim Swanson appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

La Flor Dominicana is marking the 10th anniversary of the Andalusian Bull with a new limited-edition Maduro version of the cigar, scheduled to begin shipping to retailers on October 7. The original Andalusian Bull debuted in 2016, with the cigar’s distinctive 6½-inch figurado shape and blend becoming one of the more recognizable releases in La The post La Flor Dominicana Announces Andalusian Bull 10th Anniversary Maduro appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Espinosa Cigars has added longtime cigar industry veteran Laura Barlau to its team, naming her Vice President of Key Accounts and Special Projects. Barlau has worked in the tobacco and cigar industry since 2007, with experience in cigar purchasing, vendor relations, and retail partnerships. In her new position with Espinosa, she will work primarily with The post Espinosa Cigars Hires Laura Barlau as VP of Key Accounts and Special Projects appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Tradecraft Cigars is expanding its core lineup with Shinobi, a new Sumatra-wrapped cigar blended by company founder Rob Blumenthal. Shinobi becomes the fourth cigar in Tradecraft’s regular-production portfolio, joining the company’s existing core offerings. The cigar is produced by Hostos Quesada at Tabacalera La Isla in Santiago, Dominican Republic, and is being offered in a The post Tradecraft Cigars Adds Shinobi to Core Line appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

La Aurora has announced the annual return of two of its limited-production lines, with the Preferidos Hors d’Age 2025 LE and Puro Vintage 2016 scheduled to begin shipping to U.S. retailers later this month. The bigger change comes with the Hors d’Age, which will be offered in two sizes for 2025. Alongside the familiar 5¾” The post La Aurora Announces Hors d’Age 2025 and Puro Vintage 2016 appeared first on Cigar Dojo.