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Today, there's a new AVO. Tomorrow, there's a new Zino. Both lines are rolled at the Camacho factory in Honduras. The post AVO Expresivo, Zino Honduras Heading to Stores appeared first on halfwheel.

A lawsuit seeking to overturn Denver's relatively-new ban on the sale of most flavored tobacco and flavored vaping products has been dismissed. The law provides an exemption for flavored hookah tobacco but not for flavored cigars. The post Judge Throws Out Vape Group’s Challenge Over Denver’s Flavored Tobacco Law appeared first on halfwheel.

The name of the cigar comes from the rapper Nas's personas, and is shared in part with a track from his latest album. It's the first cigar in a series called the Light-Years Collection, which also shares a name with an album. The post Escobar Cigars Soft Launches Nasty Esco appeared first on halfwheel.

This is the second vitola for the line, which was released last year. Like the La Aroma de Cuban Habano Reserve Monarch, the new El Jefe is debuting in samplers before it will be sold in standalone boxes. The post Ashton Adds La Aroma de Cuba Habano Reserve El Jefe appeared first on halfwheel.

Phoenicia is adding the new surcharge because it had to switch from shipping cigars via cargo ships to airplanes. The company says it hopes this is a temporary situation. The post Phoenicia Announces Shipping Surcharge for Cuban Cigars appeared first on halfwheel.

Plasencia Cigars has expanded Tim Griek’s role within the company, appointing him Vice President of Sales, EMEA & Global Travel Retail. Griek has worked with Plasencia since 2023, supporting the company’s Global Travel Retail business along with the Middle East market. In his new position, he will oversee sales efforts across Europe, the Middle East, The post Tim Griek Takes on Expanded International Sales Role at Plasencia Cigars appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Rodrigo Medina Mendieta will become the company's first global brand ambassador. Replacing him is Tim Griek, who will now expand his role from global travel retailer to also include Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The post Plasencia Shuffles International Team appeared first on halfwheel.

The Davidoff Escurio, Puro Dominicano, Nicaragua and Yamasá lines will get new 5 1/2 x 55 gran robustos. The new sampler will be an exclusive for global travel retailers. The post Davidoff Voyager’s Selection Black Band Coming in mid-July appeared first on halfwheel.

Pariah Cigars is a new company created by Daniel Lance and Esteban Disla of Domain Cigars, who brought on Kevin Baxter as master blender. No.39 is offered in three blends: Red, White and Black, which feature a minimum of eight types of tobacco in each. The post Pariah Cigars Ships Debut No.39 Lines appeared first on halfwheel.

This is the eighth release in the company's Year of Series, and it also happens to be the thickest release so far. It is an international exclusive release, meaning it is not being sold by U.S.-based retailers. The post Liga Privada Único Serie Year of the Horse appeared first on halfwheel.

Two ends, one choice. The cap of darker tobacco makes for a stronger start, while the cap with lighter tobacco indicates the milder, smoother end. The post Fratello Smooth and Strong Ships appeared first on halfwheel.

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we welcome Fouad Kashouty, the founder of Hiram & Solomon Cigars. What began as a fundraising idea within the Freemason community has grown into an internationally distributed cigar brand with a focus on fellowship, tradition, and charitable giving. We’ll talk with Fouad about the origins of Hiram & Solomon, The post Smoke Night LIVE with Fouad Kashouty appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Following its introduction at the 2026 PCA Trade Show, El Mago Cigars has begun shipping The James Avenue, a new addition to the company’s regular production lineup. The James Avenue is offered in four blends, each produced in a 6″ x 54 box-pressed toro format. Smokers can choose from Connecticut, Habano, Maduro, and Sumatra versions, The post El Mago Begins Shipping New James Avenue Core Line appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Since the very beginning of Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs have maintained that higher-proof spirits make better cocktails. This week, they’re putting that theory to the test. On the show, we’ll be mixing both low-proof and high-proof versions of the same cocktails and comparing them side by side to see if the The post You Can’t Handle The Proof – Flavor Odyssey appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Plasencia Cigars has announced the appointment of Rodrigo Medina Mendieta as the company’s first Global Brand Ambassador, a newly created position following nearly 11 years with the brand. According to the company, Medina Mendieta has been involved in expanding Plasencia’s presence in international markets, including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. In the new role, The post Plasencia Names Rodrigo Medina Mendieta as First Global Brand Ambassador appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The Creature is no longer confined to sampler packs. Tatuaje has announced that Creature From Tatuaje is now shipping to retailers, marking the first time the cigar has been released in its intended full-size format. While the blend debuted as part of the Monster Mash sampler in 2021 and later appeared in the Monster Smash The post Tatuaje Releases Full-Size Creature Cigar for the First Time appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Six cigar manufacturers joined forces earlier this month for a fundraising event benefiting Cigar Rights of America (CRA), raising more than $228,000 for the consumer advocacy organization. Held June 10 at Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut, the Titans of Tobacco event was organized by The Tobacconist of Greenwich and drew approximately 300 attendees from The post Titans of Tobacco Event Raises More Than $228,000 for Cigar Rights of America appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigar Company joins Smoke Night LIVE to discuss the growth of his cigar brand and the unconventional journey that led him into the premium cigar industry. Before launching LaVega, Aaron spent years working as a chef, cooking for restaurants and high-profile clients, while also pursuing a passion for music that included The post Smoke Night LIVE with Aaron Paoletta appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

For a company that built a lot of its reputation on ultra-clean, polished blends using tobaccos from multiple countries, the Davidoff Puro Dominicano feels like a pretty major shift in direction. Instead of leaning on Ecuadorian wrappers or balancing tobaccos from all over Latin America, this release puts the entire spotlight on the Dominican Republic The post Davidoff Puro Dominicano Perfecto appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Powstanie Cigars is revisiting one of its recent releases with the announcement of the 250th American Anniversary War Bear, a limited-edition cigar packaged to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Rather than introducing a new blend, the company has chosen to use the same recipe featured in the 2025 War Bear release. The The post Powstanie Announces 250-Box 250th American Anniversary War Bear appeared first on Cigar Dojo.