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If you've wondered what the Awakening would taste like with a New Dawn or Hallowed Hands wrapper, there's a new sampler that will answer the question. It should arrive at stores before Father's Day. The post Avowed Adding Awakening Rhapsody Sampler for Father’s Day appeared first on halfwheel.

The new barber pole comes from the Black Label Trading Co. factory. It's expected to arrive at stores in late summer. The post Viso Horny Turns to Oveja Negra for Ligador Fantasma appeared first on halfwheel.

Tobacconist of Greenwich's Titans of Tobacco event will take place on Wednesday. The event will feature a handful of exclusive 6 x 52 toros, including an OpusX 25. The post OpusX 25 Toro Heading to Tobacconist of Greenwich appeared first on halfwheel.

While Espinosa has operated in Nicaragua for many years, his new factory will be located in Santiago, Dominican Republic. He said he wanted to try something different, citing the long drive to Estelí as no longer appealing, while Santiago's culture and restaurants are. The post Erik Espinosa Announces Guy Fieri as Partner in New Dominican Factory appeared first on halfwheel.

Last year, Karen Berger Cigars released a gordito called Halftime. This year, the company released the follow-up, Overtime. The post Overtime by Karen Berger appeared first on halfwheel.

The company, known colloquially as HDA Cigars, had previously produced its cigars at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua, the home of Black Label Trading Co. The first run of Rojas-made cigars are ready to ship to stores. The post Hermanos de Armas Cigars Moves Production to Rojas Cigars appeared first on halfwheel.

In November 2025, Espinosa Premium Cigars announced plans to expand into the Dominican Republic with a new cigar factory during its La Zona Palooza event. This week, Erik Espinosa revealed a key detail behind the project: the factory will include Guy Fieri and Isaias Santana Diaz (of Pure Aroma Cigars, maker of D’Crossier) as partners. The post Erik Espinosa Reveals Guy Fieri as Partner in Dominican Republic Factory appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Currently, cigar bars are allowed to serve beer and wine. A new proposal is hoping to expand that to full liquor service. The post Forsyth County, N.C. Eyes Expanded Cigar Bars appeared first on halfwheel.

At the end of May, CLE Cigar Co. hosted a cigar launch unlike any other I've been to. Some thoughts on the 1916 Tabacalera Eiroa and Asylum 13 Arabian Nights launch events in Marrakesh, Morocco. The post A Long Weekend in Morocco With CLE appeared first on halfwheel.

On two occasions we’ve seen ordinary turtles go full-on psychedelic, but now it’s time to see what the rabbit can do… introducing the Psychedelic Rabbit from Espinosa and Cigar Dojo. The Psychedelic Turtle debuted in 2019, being followed by the cult-classic Psychedelic Turtle II in 2021. With the Psychedelic Rabbit release, the blend holds truer The post Psychedelic Rabbit Cigars Now for Sale appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The Guardian, which offers both a single flame torch and a soft flame, gets six new colors. They are slated to begin shipping in two weeks. The post Vector-KGM Adding New Colors to Guardian Lighter appeared first on halfwheel.

The new Davidoff Puro Dominicano is the first all-new Davidoff core line since Winston Churchill The Late Hour. It comes in three vitolas, each with prices that might seem a bit low for Davidoff. The post Davidoff Puro Dominicano Corona Larga appeared first on halfwheel.

With the United States preparing to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has begun shipping its America250 Cigar Humidor, a limited-edition release produced in partnership with Milwaukee Humidor Co. The project combines a handcrafted humidor with 50 cigars from J.C. Newman’s The American brand. Each humidor includes 50 Perfecto cigars, one The post J.C. Newman Ships America250 Humidor Featuring Wood From All 50 States appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Fresh off the release of the highly anticipated Psychedelic Rabbit, Erik Espinosa joins the show to discuss the latest collaboration between Espinosa Premium Cigars and Cigar Dojo. Earlier in the day, cigar fans will have their first chance to get their hands on the new release at JR Cigar, and Erik will share the story The post Smoke Night LIVE: Erik Espinosa and the Psychedelic Rabbit appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Following its debut at the 2026 PCA Trade Show in New Orleans, the Selected Tobacco Deluxe Edition Collection Set is now shipping to retailers across the United States. The collection brings together five cigars from brands created by Selected Tobacco founder Nelson Alfonso. Each cigar is packaged individually in a cosmetic-grade tube and presented as The post Selected Tobacco Deluxe Edition Collection Set Begins Shipping appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we celebrate the release of Psychedelic Rabbit, the newest collaboration between Espinosa Premium Cigars and Cigar Dojo. But one important question remains: what do you pair with a Psychedelic Rabbit? To find the answer, Robby and Randy take a metaphorical trip down the rabbit hole, exploring a wide range of The post Down the Rabbit Hole: Psychedelic Rabbit Pairings appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

West Tampa Tobacco Company has announced that it has begun shipping Chef Rick, the latest limited-edition release from the company’s food-inspired cigar series. The cigar follows previous releases Boliche Blvd. and Devil Crab, completing what the company describes as a trilogy of culinary-themed blends. Chef Rick was created by company founder Rick Rodriguez and marks The post West Tampa Tobacco Company Begins Shipping Chef Rick Limited Edition appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Atlantic Cigar Company is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new exclusive release from Black Label Trading Co., the Dreadnought 30th Anniversary. Produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua, the cigar is a 5½ x 54 box-pressed torpedo featuring a barber pole wrapper that combines Pennsylvania Broadleaf and Ecuador Habano leaf. The blend also The post Black Label Trading Co. Releases Dreadnought 30th Anniversary for Atlantic Cigar appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

There’s a certain point in the day when everything seems to settle in. The fire has found its rhythm, the smoke is rolling clean, and whatever’s on the pit has been there long enough that you stop fussing over it. You’re still paying attention, but you’re not forcing anything anymore. That’s when barbecue starts to The post The Cigar Enthusiast’s Guide to BBQ appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

A new cigar company has entered the premium market, as Black Rock Cigar Co. officially launches with its first portfolio, The Colliery Series. Founded by Jim Janovich and Barry Ulsh, the Pennsylvania-based company says the project draws inspiration from the region’s coal mining history, with both blends serving as tributes to loved ones who have The post Black Rock Cigar Co. Debuts with Pennsylvania-Inspired Colliery Series appeared first on Cigar Dojo.