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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.

Last year, Artesano Del Tobacco asked its customers what vitolas it should add to its Viva La Vida Connecticut line. The top vote-getter was a Churchill. The post Viva La Vida Connecticut Churchill Shipping Tomorrow appeared first on halfwheel.

Next week, Two Guys Cigars will expand its exclusive Micallef Color Series portfolio with three more gordos. All three of the new cigars have the same MSRP of $10.29, and they are packaged in 20-count boxes. The post Micallef Adding Blue, Green and White Gordos as Two Guys Exclusives appeared first on halfwheel.

The line debuted in a sampler last year, but now gets its widespread release. Blackfin's Parlay also arrives with a refined blend and comes in three new sizes as it heads to stores. The post ADV & McKay’s Blackfin’s Parlay Heads to Stores in New Sizes 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.

The limited edition debuted in 2022 to commemorate what would have been the 100th birthday of José García Alayón, father of José “Pepín” García. As an every-other-year release, this marks its third installment. The post My Father Le Bijou 1922 100 Años Limited Edition Returns for 2026 appeared first on halfwheel.

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.

California adjusts its tax rate annually, with the new rate going into effect. It's still one of the highest in the country, but consumers will save a couple of dimes on their next cigar purchases. The post California’s Cigar Tax Rate Decreasing Today appeared first on halfwheel.

The company says growth in its Davidoff and Zino brands were key to its 2025 success. There are plans for nine new Davidoff stores in 2026, but none in North America. The post Davidoff Revenue Slightly Up in 2025 appeared first on halfwheel.

Kentucky now has one of the lowest tax rates on cigars in the country, as legislation passed in April is now in effect. The rate goes from 15 percent to six percent of the wholesale price, which means about 50 cents less tax on most cigars. The post Kentucky’s Cigar Tax Goes Down Today appeared first on halfwheel.

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.

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.