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To create the blend, the company says it took over 100 blends and used tobacco dating back to 2014. It was blended to create a profile inspired by classic Cuban cigars, specifically the lingering sweetness they were known for. The post Rocky Patel Sapphire Corona Gorda appeared first on halfwheel.

This is one of four different 10th anniversary cigars for Cavalier Genève. This particular one contains 10 different types of tobacco, double what was once a common standard. The post Cavalier Genève Project 10th Anniversary Claro appeared first on halfwheel.

At the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show, two new Gellis Family Cigars blends were shown off. This is a new NACSA-made robusto with a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over Nicaraguan tobaccos. The post Gellis Family Cigars Heritage No. 50 appeared first on halfwheel.

While all four lines are offered in the same three vitolas, only two of the vitolas are shipping this week. In addition, there's a new Rare Black sampler. The post Prometheus Ships Diademas for OpusX Rare Black, Rare Purple & God of Fire Never Back Down, Special Reserve appeared first on halfwheel.

The Micallef Orange launched last week, shipped to stores nationwide on Monday, and should be on shelves by tomorrow. It's offered in the same two vitolas, and MSRPs, as the other six Color Series blends. The post Micallef Orange Ships Nationwide appeared first on halfwheel.

Quesada Cigars is marking 15 years of its Oktoberfest series with the release of Quesada Oktoberfest 2026, bringing back the seasonal blend in five sizes for September. First released in 2011, Quesada Oktoberfest was created around the German beer festival, with the blend intended specifically for pairing with Märzen and other Oktoberfest-style beers. The 2026 The post Quesada Oktoberfest 2026 Marks 15 Years appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The new cigar honors Charlemagne, the Roman emperor. Unlike seemingly every other Edición Regional release these days, it only has two bands. The post Ramón Allones Carlemany Gones on Sale in Andorra appeared first on halfwheel.

The Expedition Collection appears to be the export version of last year's Eiroa Aviator Series, though Christian Eiroa won't say if the cigars are the same. The post Eiroa Expedition Collection Arrives at Select Stores appeared first on halfwheel.

The change from 30-count boxes is intended to make box purchases more affordable for consumers. With the new format, the box price drops between $135 and $155. The post Perdomo Shifts 30th Anniversary to 20-Count Boxes appeared first on halfwheel.

This offshoot to Dunbarton's Sobremesa brand features a very distinctive design that is also used by Joya de Nicaragua’s Cabinetta line. Appropriately, the name Tapa Negra means "black lid" in Spanish. The post Sobremesa Tapa Negra Corona Gorda appeared first on halfwheel.

Plasencia Cigars has announced the launch of a new brand campaign titled “Born of This Land,” marking 160 years since the Plasencia family began growing tobacco in 1865. The campaign represents the latest phase of Plasencia’s ongoing brand evolution, following the introduction of an updated logo, visual identity, and redesigned cigar packaging. While those changes The post Plasencia Launches “Born of This Land” Brand Campaign appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Davidoff's Tabadom Holdings had been an active member since the organization was founded in 1992. The Swiss company said its exit is related to its "global vision and priorities." The post Davidoff Quits ProCigar appeared first on halfwheel.

Drew Estate is marking its 30th anniversary with DE30 Rewards, a six-month consumer rewards program that will include exclusive merchandise as well as two limited-edition cigar samplers. The program allows consumers to earn points through Drew Estate cigar purchases, visits to participating retailers, events, and other brand-related activities. Points can then be redeemed for items The post Drew Estate Launches DE30 Rewards and Two Limited Cigar Samplers appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we’re joined by Kendrick Woolstenhulme and Brandon Oveson, founders of Apostate Cigars. Since launching the brand, Apostate has made a name for itself with distinctive releases such as Death Mask, The Deseret, Feathered Serpent, The Sword of Laban, and more. We’ll talk with Kendrick and Brandon about the origins The post Smoke Night LIVE With Apostate Cigars appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

When I think of La Flor Dominicana cigars, I think of power. The Double Ligero and the Andalusian Bull were some of the strongest cigars to hit the market at the time of their release. I even remember the Colorado Oscuro giving me a hard time back in the day. These blends were bold and The post LFD Carbon Flower appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (PROCIGAR) has opened registration for the 19th annual PROCIGAR Festival, scheduled for February 16–19, 2027, in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. The annual event provides cigar enthusiasts with a behind-the-scenes look at the Dominican Republic’s premium cigar industry. The 2027 schedule will once again include factory and tobacco The post Registration Opens for 2027 PROCIGAR Festival appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Hoyo de Monterrey is giving cigar smokers an early look at its upcoming Le Hoyo line, including the cigar as part of the newly announced Hoyo New Legends Sampler. The four-cigar sampler features toro-sized versions of Hoyo de Monterrey Rojo, Oscuro, Shade, and the new Le Hoyo. Each cigar measures 6″ x 52, with the The post Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo Debuts in New Legends Sampler appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Quality Importers Trading Company has announced price reductions across a large portion of its XIKAR cigar accessory lineup, with the new pricing going into effect today, September 1. The changes include 24 models of XIKAR lighters and cutters, the brand’s entire lineup of travel cases, and 16 humidification-related products. According to the company, prices are The post XIKAR Cuts Prices on Lighters, Cutters and Accessories appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Miami Cigar & Co. has begun shipping two new formats for its Outcast brand, adding cigarillo tins and humidified four-packs of Toro cigars to the lineup. Both formats were first shown at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show in New Orleans and are now making their way to cigar retailers nationwide. The Outcast The post Outcast Tins and Toro Humibags Now Shipping appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

La Aurora is expanding its Cazadores portfolio with Cazadores Flavors, a new flavored offshoot that will launch with three blends: Brown, Blond and Caribbean. Rather than using a single base blend for all three cigars, La Aurora has paired each flavor with one of the existing Cazadores blends. Brown uses the Cazadores Maduro as its The post La Aurora Adds Three Flavored Cigars to Cazadores Line appeared first on Cigar Dojo.