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While many limited edition cigars return for sophomore releases, it's rare that nothing changes. For the second batch of Nestor Miranda Private Reserve Lancero, Miami Cigar & Co. has run things back: same blend, same packaging, same price. The post Nestor Miranda Private Reserve Lancero Shipping appeared first on halfwheel.

The new limited edition will head to stores on Thursday. It's the first time HVC has released a cigar that uses Peruvian tobacco. The post HVC Pan Caliente 10th Anniversary Shipping to Stores appeared first on halfwheel.

Davidoff says the AVO Expresivo Robusto represents a new chapter for the AVO brand. Those first words are being written in Honduras, something new for the AVO brand. The post AVO Expresivo Robusto appeared first on halfwheel.

Camacho Cigars has long embraced the tagline “Live Bold” and “Built Bold” but what does that mean for the brand today? On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Camacho Brand Activation Manager Law Ream joins the show to talk about the identity of Camacho and where the brand is headed in 2026 and beyond. Camacho The post Smoke Night LIVE with Camacho’s Law Ream appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

For this year's Limitada, Lampert has gone with a Connecticut-seed wrapper and a box-pressed toro. However, there's one more Limitada coming later this year. The post Lampert Limitada 2026 Heads to Stores appeared first on halfwheel.

Lampert Cigars has announced the Limitada 2026, the latest installment in the company’s annual limited-edition series. For this year’s release, Lampert has gone with a 6″ x 54 box-pressed toro made at Tabacos de Costa Rica. The cigar uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Habano 2000 binder, with fillers from Nicaragua’s Jalapa region, the The post Lampert Cigars Announces Limitada 2026 appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Artesano Del Tobacco has announced a price increase for two portions of its portfolio, citing increased costs associated with recently imposed tariffs. Effective immediately, the company is raising the price of Viva La Vida Classic and EL Pulpo Culebra cigars by $5 per box in the United States. The adjustment does not apply to international The post Viva La Vida Classic and EL Pulpo Culebra Receive $5 Box Price Increase appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

For just the second time in its seven year history, Artesano Del Tobacco is increasing prices. The original Viva La Vida line will increase, though most of the rest of the portfolio will remain at current prices. The post Viva La Vida Classic, El Pulpo Culebra Get Price Increase for 2026 appeared first on halfwheel.

Sometimes a company’s newest release is actually a look back at where it all started. Wildfire Cigar Co. has announced the return of The Revivalist, the fourth cigar in its made-to-order limited series. According to the company, the blend is a reworked and matured version of the cigar that originally launched the Wildfire brand, bringing The post Wildfire Cigar Co. Brings Back The Revivalist Limited Release appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The new Quai d'Orsay will be shown off at an event in Madrid. It's unclear when the cigars will arrive on shelves or how much they will cost. The post Quai d’Orsay Concordia Announced as First Edición Limitada 2026 appeared first on halfwheel.

The two new blends both have sweetened caps. The line is named after a delicate, meringue confection dessert. The post Quesada Suspiro Arriving at Retailers appeared first on halfwheel.

The Revivalist is back and while some things are staying the same, a lot has changed. That includes some aged Italian tobacco in the filler. The post Wildfire’s The Revivalist Returns appeared first on halfwheel.

Plasencia says this is the first time it has released a cigar that uses certified organic tobacco from both Honduras and Nicaragua. Also, just one pair of workers rolled all 50,000 cigars. The post Plasencia Triunfal appeared first on halfwheel.

El Titán de Bronze is once again handling distribution of its own brands. The company is teasing big plans for new releases at PCA 2027. The post El Titán de Bronze & STG End Distribution Agreement appeared first on halfwheel.

For years, the Flavor Odyssey astronauts have explored the farthest reaches of cigar and drink pairings. On this episode, however, they encounter a fellow traveler from the tobacco cosmos: Johnny Tobacconaut himself, Matt Booth. Matt joins hosts Robby and Randy for a journey through the world of Room101 cigars, exploring the drinks that pair best The post Flavor Odyssey With Guest Matt Booth appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

More than two decades after its debut, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has begun shipping an updated version of its Diamond Crown MAXIMUS line, featuring new packaging and a revised blend while keeping pricing unchanged. The refreshed release remains available in 20-count boxes across the existing lineup. According to the company, the blend has been adjusted The post J.C. Newman Ships Updated Diamond Crown MAXIMUS with New Packaging and Blend appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The Cigar Association of America (CAA) has announced the first recipients of its new Leadership in Commerce and Leadership in Advocacy Awards, recognizing lawmakers and industry members for their work on cigar-related legislation and advocacy during the 2026 legislative session. According to the association, the awards recognize efforts that affected premium cigar taxation, retail regulations, The post CAA Announces First Leadership in Commerce and Advocacy Award Recipients appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

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.

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.

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.