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The Sans Pareil Gold is now offered in boxes with a piano finish. In addition, the Jeddo vitola is now sold in 20-count boxes instead of the original 10-count boxes. The post Sans Pareil Gold Heading to Stores in New Boxes appeared first on halfwheel.

Avant-Garde is designed to be a more approachable Knuckle Sandwich release, while the 2026 version of Chef Special uses a dark Mexican wrapper. Both cigars began shipping on Tuesday. The post Knuckle Sandwich Avant-Garde, Chef Special 2026 Arrive at Stores appeared first on halfwheel.

In order to get access to the cigar, you'll need to show up to a Red, White & Beef Experience. There, you can do a pairing with biltong jerky. Yes, jerky. The post Camacho Liberty 250 Now Available at Select Events appeared first on halfwheel.

The Creature is no longer confined to sampler packs. Tatuaje has announced that Creature From Tatuaje is now shipping to retailers, marking the first time the cigar has been released in its intended full-size format. While the blend debuted as part of the Monster Mash sampler in 2021 and later appeared in the Monster Smash The post Tatuaje Releases Full-Size Creature Cigar for the First Time appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

An email from New Havana Cigars says the cigars are expected to ship by Friday, June 26. Creature from Tatuaje is the third Creature cigar and the largest version of the blend to date. The post Creature from Tatuaje Heads to Stores (Update) appeared first on halfwheel.

For Cayman Cigar Co.'s newest limited edition, it honored some of the most famous residents of the islands. The turtles are so plentiful, in 1503, Christopher Columbus dubbed the islands "Las Tortugas." The post Cayman Cigar Co. Tortuga appeared first on halfwheel.

There are two new cigars inside. One is part of the upcoming CroMagnon Visigoth line and the other is a new 6 x 54 toro for the Neanderthal blend. The post RoMa Craft Tobac Slates El Catador de Los Gran Toros for November appeared first on halfwheel.

The brand started by entertainer Marlon Wayans has begun shipping the two new cigars it showed off at the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show in April. The two new cigars are made at an undisclosed factory in Honduras, with numerous details about their blends undisclosed as well. The post Liga Tridente’s Rosado Churchill and Connecticut Robusto Arrive at Stores appeared first on halfwheel.

Six cigar manufacturers joined forces earlier this month for a fundraising event benefiting Cigar Rights of America (CRA), raising more than $228,000 for the consumer advocacy organization. Held June 10 at Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut, the Titans of Tobacco event was organized by The Tobacconist of Greenwich and drew approximately 300 attendees from The post Titans of Tobacco Event Raises More Than $228,000 for Cigar Rights of America appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The new 4 x 40 Perla is the smallest size of the Matilde Serena to date. While it's only available in Germany for now, it will eventually be offered to other markets. The post Matilde Serena Perla Goes on Sale in Germany appeared first on halfwheel.

The cigars celebrate the 55th anniversary of Coprova S.A.S., the distributor of Habanos S.A. products in France. They come in the 5 1/2 x 52 Genios vitola, a popular size for Edición Regional releases. The post Bolívar Evento 55 Coming to France in Mid-July appeared first on halfwheel.

Come next year, you should start to notice lower prices on virtually every cigar in a humidor in Illinois. However, Illinois residents that buy their cigars from large online retailers will likely notice increased prices. The post Illinois Gets 75-cent Cigar Tax Cap, Remote Seller Change appeared first on halfwheel.

Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigar Company joins Smoke Night LIVE to discuss the growth of his cigar brand and the unconventional journey that led him into the premium cigar industry. Before launching LaVega, Aaron spent years working as a chef, cooking for restaurants and high-profile clients, while also pursuing a passion for music that included The post Smoke Night LIVE with Aaron Paoletta appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

For a company that built a lot of its reputation on ultra-clean, polished blends using tobaccos from multiple countries, the Davidoff Puro Dominicano feels like a pretty major shift in direction. Instead of leaning on Ecuadorian wrappers or balancing tobaccos from all over Latin America, this release puts the entire spotlight on the Dominican Republic The post Davidoff Puro Dominicano Perfecto appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Powstanie Cigars is revisiting one of its recent releases with the announcement of the 250th American Anniversary War Bear, a limited-edition cigar packaged to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Rather than introducing a new blend, the company has chosen to use the same recipe featured in the 2025 War Bear release. The The post Powstanie Announces 250-Box 250th American Anniversary War Bear appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Casa Carrillo has announced the fourth annual release in its Pledge of Allegiance series, a limited-edition cigar created to coincide with America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Unlike previous versions, the 2026 Pledge of Allegiance features an entirely new blend and will be offered in a single Toro size measuring 6 x 54. The cigar uses a The post Casa Carrillo Announces 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Limited Edition appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Kristoff Cigars is adding a milder twist to one of its best-known blends. During the June 12 episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Glen Case, owner of Kristoff Cigars, revealed the upcoming Mildly Pistoff Kristoff, a new Connecticut-wrapped version of the company’s Pistoff Kristoff cigar. Case said the cigar had gone into production earlier that week The post Glen Case Reveals Mildly Pistoff Kristoff on Smoke Night LIVE appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re celebrating local whiskey with special guest Brandon McCraney, master distiller at Olde Raleigh Distillery. Join us as we explore the unique flavors coming from craft distilleries across the country and search for the perfect cigar pairings to match. Bring your favorite local whiskey, share the story behind your hometown The post Flavor Odyssey: Local Whiskey Showdown appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Aaron Sigmond has announced a new book, CIGARS: A Culture, which is scheduled for release in October 2026 through Mad/Dash Press in partnership with the Premium Cigar Association. The upcoming volume serves as a companion to Sigmond’s 2025 book, CIGARS: A Biography. According to the author, the new project grew from material that was originally The post Aaron Sigmond’s Next Book Explores the Culture Surrounding Cigars appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

La Gloria Cubana is expanding its Los Gloriosos line with a new event-exclusive offering created in collaboration with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. Known as Los Gloriosos Exclusivo, the cigar features the same blend as the regular Los Gloriosos release but is presented in a 6¾” x 63 Salomon vitola. According to the company, Perez-Carrillo has long favored The post La Gloria Cubana Adds Event-Only Los Gloriosos Exclusivo appeared first on Cigar Dojo.