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Powstanie's fifth core line debuted in four box-pressed parejo vitolas. This one is called a Churchill but it's not that far away to being a lonsdale. The post Powstanie Sumatra Churchill appeared first on halfwheel.

This has been the year when Drew Estate, known for its Nicaraguan ties, begins its next chapter in the Dominican Republic. It includes a factory, a farm, and plans for a big future. The post Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano Toro appeared first on halfwheel.

The new Tubo is the second toro vitola for the line. The original Toro is box-pressed and a bit longer, the new one is round and comes in a metal tube. The post AGANORSA Leaf Aniversario Connecticut Tubo Ships appeared first on halfwheel.

RoMa Craft Tobac has taken the CRAFT Maquette El Marinero and rebooted it into two different 6 x 60 gordos. They'll soft launch next month at two retailers before a wider release later this year. The post RoMa Craft Tobac Announces Marinero appeared first on halfwheel.

The blends for the Legacy Father & Son cigars are based on a hybrid seed developed by Perdomo Jr. during the 2014-2015 harvest at the company’s farm in Estelí that combines a habano-seed tobacco with a Cameroon-seed. For the Maduro blend, hybrid tobacco is used as the binder, while the wrapper and the filler tobaccos are grown in Nicaragua. The post Perdomo Legacy Father & Son Maduro appeared first on halfwheel.

Ceniza Fina Cigars has begun shipping its newest release, the CT Broadleaf, to retailers across the country. The cigar becomes the third regular production blend from the company since the brand debuted in 2024. The new release follows the original Corojo blend and last year’s Connecticut offering, giving the Arizona-based company a darker profile built The post Ceniza Fina Expands Lineup with New CT Broadleaf appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Small Batch Cigar bought all of the first batch of the new Martinique Corona. By early next year, the vitola will be available at other retailers. The post Principle Martinique Corona Debuts at Small Batch Cigar appeared first on halfwheel.

Munich-based CigarKings has been named the German distributor for EGM Cigars. Upon launch, there are 11 SKUs available with more to come in the future. The post EGM Cigars Adds German Distribution appeared first on halfwheel.

It's the third core line for the company, joining the Corojo and Connecticut. It's also the fullest of the bunch, a response to customers' requests for the company to go bolder. The post Ceniza Fina’s CT Broadleaf Begins Shipping appeared first on halfwheel.

Label Boy is a 6 x 48 corona made by Tabacalera William Ventura. STG's Meier & Dutch is handling the cigar's fulfillment. The post Bunny Droppings Releases Label Boy appeared first on halfwheel.

Wildfire has eschewed regular production cigars for monthly limited edition releases. The latest is said to have a milder profile compared to the company's typical releases. The post Wildfire Cigar Co. Ships Radio Octave appeared first on halfwheel.

Wildfire Cigar Company has begun shipping Radio Octave, the latest release in the company’s made-to-order monthly series. The cigar is offered in a single 5¾” x 48 vitola and is produced at Tabacalera William Ventura. The blend features a five-year-aged Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper over a Sumatra binder, with fillers that include Nicaraguan tobaccos, Criollo 98, The post Wildfire Cigar Co. Ships New Limited Production Radio Octave appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Artesano Del Tobacco is expanding its Viva La Vida Connecticut lineup with the addition of a Churchill vitola, with shipments scheduled to begin July 2 for retailers that placed pre-orders during the 2026 PCA Trade Show. The new size measures 7 x 54 and joins the existing Viva La Vida Connecticut portfolio. According to the The post Viva La Vida Connecticut Churchill Begins Shipping This Week appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to kick off across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Altadis U.S.A. is releasing a limited-edition cigar sampler inspired by the tournament. Called the Jogo Bonito World Cup 2026 Sampler, the collection takes its name from the Portuguese phrase meaning “The Beautiful Game.” The sampler includes 11 cigars The post Altadis Releasing Limited World Cup 2026 Cigar Sampler appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

As celebrations for the United States’ 250th anniversary continue, Mayflower Cigars has introduced a commemorative release called the Mayflower Dawn of America. The limited edition cigar is a special reserve version of the company’s flagship Mayflower Dawn blend. While the regular release uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper, the Dawn of America replaces it with a The post Mayflower Releases Dawn of America Cigar for U.S. 250th Anniversary appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Punch Cigars is adding a new regular-production cigar to its lineup, this time centered around the brand’s longtime mascot. Called Mr. Punch, the release pays tribute to the character that has appeared on Punch packaging for decades. The blend uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Nicaraguan Jalapa Seco binder with Nicaraguan fillers. Production takes The post Punch Pays Tribute to Its Mascot with New Mr. Punch Release appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

It’s a milestone episode of Flavor Odyssey as Robby and Randy celebrate 300 shows! Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and pair drinks with the cigars that first ignited our passion for premium cigars. What was the cigar that started your journey into the cigar lifestyle? Light up your “origin story” The post Flavor Odyssey Origins Story – Episode 300 appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Drew Estate announced today that CEO Glenn Wolfson has passed away. Wolfson joined Drew Estate in 2016 after a 34-year career in management consulting. During his decade leading the company, he oversaw a period of operational growth and helped guide the company through significant changes while maintaining the culture established by founder Jonathan Drew. The The post Drew Estate Announces Death of CEO Glenn Wolfson appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Plasencia Cigars has added another familiar name to its executive team, announcing the appointment of Eddy Guerra as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing. The move takes effect immediately, with Guerra reporting directly to CEO Ed Bello. In his new position, Guerra will oversee Plasencia’s global marketing efforts, including brand development, product positioning, consumer engagement, The post Eddy Guerra Joins Plasencia Cigars appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) is expanding its portfolio of ready-to-smoke sampler packs with new offerings from both CAO and La Gloria Cubana. The two collections are designed to showcase some of each brand’s core blends while giving smokers an easy way to experience multiple expressions in a single package. The first release is the CAO The post CAO FASA and La Gloria Cubana Receive New Sampler Packs appeared first on Cigar Dojo.