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The packaging features Neiman's "The President's Birthday," which depicts Marilyn Monroe serenading President John F. Kennedy on his birthday at Madison Square Garden in 1962. The cigars also come with an America250 foot band in celebration of the country's 250th anniversary. The post J.C. Newman Ships LeRoy Neiman 2026 Collector’s Edition appeared first on halfwheel.

Atlantic Cigar Company is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new exclusive release from Black Label Trading Co., the Dreadnought 30th Anniversary. Produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua, the cigar is a 5½ x 54 box-pressed torpedo featuring a barber pole wrapper that combines Pennsylvania Broadleaf and Ecuador Habano leaf. The blend also The post Black Label Trading Co. Releases Dreadnought 30th Anniversary for Atlantic Cigar appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The company's Heroes Sports returns with a new look and name, now called the Warfighter San Andres. The 10th anniversary marks the company's first decade, and is a regular production addition to the portfolio. The post Warfighter Tobacco Co. Begins Shipping 10th Anniversary and San Andres appeared first on halfwheel.

This is the second version of the company's Marblehead line. The name refers to Crux’s signature cap, which debuted in 2014 and is a cross between a belicoso cap and a normal cap. The post Crux Shipping Marblehead Maduro to Stores June 1 appeared first on halfwheel.

There’s a certain point in the day when everything seems to settle in. The fire has found its rhythm, the smoke is rolling clean, and whatever’s on the pit has been there long enough that you stop fussing over it. You’re still paying attention, but you’re not forcing anything anymore. That’s when barbecue starts to The post The Cigar Enthusiast’s Guide to BBQ appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

A new cigar company has entered the premium market, as Black Rock Cigar Co. officially launches with its first portfolio, The Colliery Series. Founded by Jim Janovich and Barry Ulsh, the Pennsylvania-based company says the project draws inspiration from the region’s coal mining history, with both blends serving as tributes to loved ones who have The post Black Rock Cigar Co. Debuts with Pennsylvania-Inspired Colliery Series appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Crux Cigars is adding a maduro version to its Marblehead lineup, with the new Marblehead Maduro scheduled to begin shipping to authorized retailers on June 1, 2026. The cigar keeps the same rounded marblehead cap used on the original Marblehead line, giving the cigar its signature appearance and feel. The Maduro version is described as The post Crux Marblehead Maduro Begins Shipping in June appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

It took almost a year to get to store shelves, but for company founder Andreas Throuvalas, it was worth the wait, especially after 10 years in development and production. The blend features vintage tobacco from the company's farm in Jalapa, Nicaragua. The post Curivari Gran Reserva Edición 2025 654 appeared first on halfwheel.

CigarMedics has announced the appointment of Armando D’Onorio as the company’s new Director of Sales – Factory Products. According to the company, D’Onorio brings more than 25 years of experience across operations, manufacturing, technology, consulting, and business development. In the new role, he will oversee factory product sales efforts while working with manufacturing and distribution The post CigarMedics Expands Sales Team with Armando D’Onorio Appointment appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Both new releases are 5 x 50 box-pressed robustos that have an MSRP of $11 each. The cigars are packaged in five-count tins, and only 1,000 tins of each blend are being released. The post El Mago Ships Collectible Tin Series Jug & Cavalry appeared first on halfwheel.

El Mago Cigars has announced the next two entries in its ongoing Collectible Tin Series, introducing JUG and Cavalry as the third and fourth releases in the limited project. According to the company, the first wave of both cigars will begin shipping within the next two to three weeks to a select group of S-Tier The post El Mago Expands Collectible Tin Series with JUG and Cavalry appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Attentuation is the first Domain relesae to use a Connecticut-seed wrapper. The cigars also come dressed in holographic bands, another first for the company. The post Domain Cigars Begins Shipping Attenuation appeared first on halfwheel.

This cigar is said to be based on the first blend developed by the late Fernando León Asensio. It was originally released in a slightly different vitola in 2022, which would have been his 100th birthday, but earlier this year, just under 1,000 cigars were shipped to American retailers as part of a new sampler. The post Fernando León 100 Años (2026) appeared first on halfwheel.

It’s a special father-and-son edition of Smoke Night LIVE as both Nick Perdomo and Nicholas Perdomo III join the show. Following a huge 2025 for Perdomo Cigars—including earning Cigar Dojo’s Cigar of the Year honors and topping several major industry lists with the Perdomo Legacy—the company is back with a new release: the Perdomo Legacy The post Smoke Night LIVE: Nick & Nicholas Perdomo appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

In addition to the already-announced Viva La Vida Connecticut Lancero, later this year, Artesano Del Tobacco is adding a new size of its El Pulpo line. In addition, the company has announced a new line, targeted for PCA 2027. The post Artesano Del Tobacco Teases Three New Releases appeared first on halfwheel.

The new ordinance would ban smoking inside bars and music venues, though smoking would remain legal inside cigar shops and lounges. A second reading is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26. The post Knoxville, Tenn. Bans Smoking Inside Bars (Update) appeared first on halfwheel.

The cigar measures just 4 x 50 and is limited to a production of 3,000 sticks. Omerta Cigar Co. is one of ADV & McKay's Elite Accounts and is celebrating its 11th anniversary. The post Omerta Cigar Co. Getting Blue Eyed Jack’s Revenge Short Robusto appeared first on halfwheel.

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re firing up the grill and heading into uncharted territory. With Cigarbecue happening this Sunday, May 31st, the show takes on a brand-new challenge: pairing cigars, drinks, and BBQ all in one experience. That’s right—BBQ, Cigars, and Booze. Your hosts will each build triple-threat pairings featuring premium cigars, carefully selected The post Flavor Odyssey: BBQ, Cigars, and Booze appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Cigar Dojo and Espinosa Premium Cigars are back for another mind-altering collaboration, unveiling Psychedelic Rabbit—the third release in the duo’s wildly colorful Psychedelic series. The journey first began in 2019 with Psychedelic Turtle, followed by the darker and funkier Psychedelic Turtle II in 2021. Now, for the first time, the series breaks free from its The post Psychedelic Series Evolves with New “Psychedelic Rabbit” Release appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

After a four-year gap between releases, Emperors Cut Cigars is preparing to launch Hellfighter, the newest addition to the company’s Red Tails Series. The cigar is a box-pressed 6 x 52 torpedo created in collaboration with master blender Manuel Inoa and produced at the La Aurora factory in the Dominican Republic. Hellfighter takes its name The post Emperors Cut Cigars Adds Hellfighter to Red Tails Series appeared first on Cigar Dojo.