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It’s a special episode of Flavor Odyssey as Luis Baez, Global Brand Ambassador for Flor de Caña, joins the show to talk rum and cigars. Luis is one of the most engaging personalities in the spirits world and a familiar face at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, so he knows his tobacco as well The post Flavor Odyssey with guest Luis Baez of Flor de Caña appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

In 2021, Scandinavian Tobacco Group released a new Cohiba line called Serie M that was made at El Titan de Bronze in Miami. In 2024, the line got a new blend, a new look, and a new name, by way of the Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja. The post Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja appeared first on halfwheel.

The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (July 13, 2026) appeared first on halfwheel.

In the 1970s, you could be invited to smoke Joya de Nicaragua's Clásico cigar in the White House's Green Room. This year, Joya de Nicaragua invites you to smoke the Clásico cigar named after the Green Room. The post Joya de Nicaragua Clásico Original Green Room Selection appeared first on halfwheel.

There are many new cigars celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of America, but almost none of them are made entirely of American tobaccos. For the special occasion, STG has created a new CAO America that does just that. The post CAO America 250th Anniversary appeared first on halfwheel.

The Cigar Association of America (CAA) made its case against proposed U.S. tariffs on premium cigars this week, with President Scott Pearce testifying before the federal government’s Section 301 Committee during what was the final public hearing on a proposed tariff schedule. The proposal would impose a 12.5% tariff on imports from most cigar-producing countries. The post Scott Pearce Testifies Before U.S. Trade Officials on Proposed Cigar Tariffs appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Topper Cigar Co. isn't known for releasing lots of new items, but yesterday, a half dozen new SKUs began shipping to stores. One is a new line while the others are line extensions. The post Topper Ships 1894 Broadleaf, Shortys appeared first on halfwheel.

The festival celebrates Nicaragua's cigar industry, bringing people from around the world together for a week of visits to cigar factories and other facilities. The 2027 edition is scheduled for Jan. 25-30, beginning in Managua before heading to Estelí, the cigar-making capital of the country. The post Puro Sabor 2027 Registration Opens Today appeared first on halfwheel.

This past April, Warped released a new petit corona size for its La Colmena line via DROP Cigar Club, the shop and subscription club founded by Warped's owner, Kyle Gellis. The retailer also made it a bit of a challenge for at least one customer (us) to get their hands on a box. The post La Colmena Amado No. 40 appeared first on halfwheel.

Patina's Red Pill line will get an offshoot that swaps the Mexican San Andrés oscuro wrapper for an Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed oscuro leaf. There is word on pricing or a release date. The post Patina Plans Red Pill Sumatra appeared first on halfwheel.

Crème de la Crème is a medium-intensity profile, while Unapologetic offers a bolder, more full-flavored smoke. They join the company's debut line, Notorious, which came out in April 2025. The post Conor McGregor’s Notorious Cigars Ships Unapologetic and Crème de la Crème appeared first on halfwheel.

AG Cigars' new Legendary Moment series celebrates both cigar-smoking celebrities. The cigars began shipping earlier this month. The post Jamie Foxx, Ray Lewis Get Their Own AG Cigars appeared first on halfwheel.

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we welcome Christian Eiroa of CLE Cigar Co., one of the most influential voices in Honduran tobacco and a cigar maker whose family legacy stretches back more than a century. From his years helping shape Camacho to building CLE, Eiroa, and Asylum into distinct brands of their own, Christian The post Smoke Night LIVE: Christian Eiroa on 30 Years in Cigars appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Black Label Trading Co. has begun shipping the 2026 edition of Bishops Blend to select retailers this week, marking the cigar’s 10th anniversary since its original debut in 2016. While the annual limited release returns with the same name, this year’s version introduces a notable change to the blend. For the first time, Bishops Blend The post Bishops Blend Returns for Its 10th Anniversary Release appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Over the past few decades, Nicaragua has gone from an up-and-coming tobacco producer to the undisputed leader in premium cigars. But how did it happen, and what makes Nicaraguan tobacco so special? On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, Robby and Randy explore the country’s rich tobacco heritage while pairing drinks with some of Nicaragua’s finest The post Flavor Odyssey: How Nicaragua Became the World’s Flavor Factory appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

RoMa Craft co-founder Skip Martin has offered an early look at a new bundle cigar project that is expected to debut in August 2026. Called Marinero, the project will launch with two blends: Boatswain and Cockswain. While Martin has not released details on the blends themselves, both cigars will be produced in a 6 x The post Skip Martin Teases New RoMa Craft Marinero Bundle Line appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

J.C. Newman’s historic El Reloj cigar factory was featured on Fox & Friends over the weekend as part of the program’s ongoing America250 coverage. During the segment, anchor Charlie Hurt toured the Tampa factory, learning about the cigar-making process before trying his hand at rolling a cigar of his own. The cigars he made were The post J.C. Newman’s El Reloj Factory Featured on Fox & Friends appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

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.

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.