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Queen of the West is the first release from Creekside Cigar Co., based just outside of Cicinnati, Ohio. The line gets its nickname from one of the city's nicknames, while Bel D'Oro is a reference to the color of the wrapper. The post Queen of the West Bel D’oro appeared first on halfwheel.

This year marks the 90th anniversary of Tabacalera Palma. The Dominican factory is celebrating with its first all-Dominican blend and an all-new vitola. The post La Galera 90th Anniversary Nanán appeared first on halfwheel.

Caldwell The Queen is Dead pairs a Habano 2000 wrapper, Sumatra binder, and Dominican filler in five sizes. Shop pre-orders open October 19. The post Caldwell Introduces The Queen is Dead appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The Queen is Dead is a logical follow-up to Long Live the Queen. Robert Caldwell has compared it to the company's Anastasia and Long Live the Queen blends. The post Caldwell’s The Queen is Dead Coming Later This Month (Update) appeared first on halfwheel.

Hooten Young design patent D1,124,474 S protects The Cartridge, the .50-caliber bullet shape used for its 6½ x 60 Ma Deuce cigar. The post Hooten Young Secures U.S. Design Patent for The Cartridge Cigar Shape appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Raumzeit and Weltschmerz, the Nicaraguan blends from German Engineered Cigars, are now at distributors with NFC bands and City of Palms handling the U.S. The post German Engineered Cigars Completes Lineup With Raumzeit and Weltschmerz appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

While the tax rate for cigars and cigarillos will go up by slightly more than double, it's a small increase compared to the 14x increase that was proposed over the summer. Germany's cigar manufacturers' association says "the worst has been averted." The post Germany Will Double Cigar Taxes in 2027, Avoiding Catastrophic Outcome appeared first on halfwheel.

On Friday, Casa Molina will open up a new store in New Orleans. By next year, that store will also be home to one of the company's two Louisiana-based cigar factories. The post Casa Molina Opens New Flagship New Orleans Location, Plans Cigar Factories for 2027 appeared first on halfwheel.

Culebra is the Spanish word for "snake." This culebra is named after the military operation that led to the events portrayed in "Black Hawk Down," which has direct ties to Hooten Young. The post Hooten Young Adds Gothic Serpent Culebra appeared first on halfwheel.

Hooten & Young's Gothic Serpent Culebra honors Operation Gothic Serpent with nine Nicaraguan cigars in three braided bundles, priced at $75. The post Hooten & Young Honors Battle of Mogadishu With Gothic Serpent Culebra appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The Lampert Limitada 2026 is a box-pressed toro by way of Tabacos de Costa Rica. It's quite sweet. The post Lampert Limitada 2026 appeared first on halfwheel.

The Gurkha TAA 2026 is a toro extra that uses a dark habano wrapper. The boxes, which come with their own humidifiers, are designed to double as humidors. The post Gurkha TAA 2026 Coming in November appeared first on halfwheel.

Previously, the Villiger TAA Exclusive releases have been a way for the Swiss company to work with different cigar factories. For 2026, Villiger is showing off the rolling prowess of its own Nicaraguan factory. The post Villiger TAA Exclusive 2026 Slated for November appeared first on halfwheel.

After a two-year hiatus, the Cigar Brand Fantasy Draft is back! Master Sensei goes head-to-head with Juan Cancel, Scott Braband, and Fred Rewey as they battle to build the ultimate dream team of cigar brands. With bragging rights on the line, every pick matters, and a few strategic trades could shake things up before the The post Cigar Brand Fantasy Draft V: The Ultimate Cigar Showdown appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

While the cigars have an image of a person wearing a sheet and looking like a ghost, these aren't Halloween-themed cigars. Rather, they pay tribute to the ghost blenders behind cigars. The post Viso Horny Ligador Fantasma appeared first on halfwheel.

Aging Room has never been a brand that Rafael Nodal has treated casually. Since its introduction in 2011, the line has served as a platform for blends that often lean into musical inspiration, carefully selected tobaccos, and collaborations with some of the cigar industry’s most established manufacturers. For the brand’s 15th anniversary, Nodal once again The post Aging Room Blue Amber Blue Turquoise appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Omar de Frias is bringing back the Concealed Carry cigar series, this time turning to the 1962 U.S. trade embargo on Cuba for inspiration. The second edition, titled Concealed Carry II, will consist of six separate cigar releases, each focusing on a different person, event, or historical subject connected to the embargo. The series begins The post Concealed Carry II Returns with Fidel as First of Six Releases appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Cigar Dojo has announced an upcoming collaboration with Steve Saka and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, with the Shokai Bushido scheduled to debut at Cigartopia on November 14, 2026. The project was first teased during the October 9 episode of Smoke Night LIVE, which featured Cigars Daily’s Tim Swanson as a special guest. Shokai Bushido (pronounced The post Cigar Dojo and Steve Saka Tease New Cigar for Cigartopia 2026 appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Best Cigar Prices has announced the hiring of John Greeby as its new vice president of merchandising, bringing 15 years of experience in the premium cigar industry to the Pennsylvania-based online retailer. Greeby previously spent nearly 11 years in leadership positions at a major direct-to-consumer cigar company, where his responsibilities included merchandising, vendor negotiations, inventory The post Best Cigar Prices Names John Greeby Vice President of Merchandising appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The leaves are falling, there’s a crispness in the air, and autumn is officially upon us! That means it’s time to find the perfect cigar and drink pairings to complement the fall season. This week on Flavor Odyssey, Robby and Randy will share their favorite autumn-inspired pairings, from rich, flavorful cigars to drinks that capture The post Fall Pairings: Cigars & Cocktails for Autumn appeared first on Cigar Dojo.