In 2015, Fratello released its second core line, the Bianco. Nearly a decade later, the maduro-wrapped line got a reimagining, reworking the blend and a limited edition release of its first size. The post Fratello Bianco Nero Riserva appeared first on halfwheel.

The new cigar is meant to be a stronger version of the original Corto line that was introduced in 2015. In order to increase the body and strength, Warped added medio tiempo tobacco to the blend. The post Warped Ships Corto Maduro appeared first on halfwheel.

A federal judge was not buying what General Cigar Co. was selling, clearing the way for General to lose its trademarks over Cohiba. General says it is still selling Cohiba and considering an appeal. The post Federal Court Rules For Cuba in General’s Cohiba Trademark Lawsuit appeared first on halfwheel.

On May 7, 2025, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ruled in favor of Cubatabaco in its ongoing legal battle with General Cigar Co., a subsidiary of Scandinavian Tobacco Group, over the COHIBA trademark. The court upheld the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s decision to cancel General Cigar’s US trademark registrations The post COHIBA Trademark Dispute Sees New Ruling appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Quesada's latest sampler comes with 20 lanceros, all measuring 7 x 40. Half the lines included in the sampler have never had a lancero before this release. The post Quesada’s New Lancero Sampler Shipping Tomorrow appeared first on halfwheel.

Get ready for our 3rd epic AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Smoke Night LIVE! The audience takes the wheel, firing tough, fascinating questions at the Dojo crew: Master Sensei, Juan Cancel, Kid-Producer Jordan, Scotty Braband, and Matty Hall. Best of all, submit your question(s) for a chance to win a 10-count bundle of Protocol Jane The post Smoke Night LIVE – AMA Ask Me Anything appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Once an event-only exclusive release, Yellow Cake is back in regular production. This time, two different wrapper options and two vitolas are offered in each blend. The post Yellow Cake Maduro Robusto appeared first on halfwheel.

In the U.S., the 1675 lines are getting 10-count boxes, new foot bands, SKU reduction and a price increase. European stores got the packaging update last year and won't be affected by the SKU reduction. The post Lampert Revamping 1675 Series Later This Month appeared first on halfwheel.

Lampert Cigars announced changes to its Nicaragua 1675 Series (Azul, Rojo, Morado) for the U.S. market, focusing on packaging and portfolio adjustments. The series will shift from 20-count boxes to 10-count boxes, each paired with a matching branded carton box, a design already in use internationally since 2024. Additionally, each cigar will now feature a The post Lampert Cigars Updates Nicaragua 1675 Series Packaging appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Davidoff of Geneva has announced the closure of its “Davidoff of Geneva since 1911” stores in River Oaks, Houston, and Brookfield Place, New York City, set for September 2025. The decision follows a review of the company’s store network, with a shift in focus toward optimizing its global retail presence through key flagship locations and The post Davidoff of Geneva to Close Two U.S. Stores appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Both locations will keep regular hours until September. The three other stores in New York City—6th Ave., Brooklyn and Madison Ave.—as well as the flagship locations in Las Vegas and Hollywood, Fla. will remain open. The post Davidoff Closing Two Stores in September: Brookfield Place & Houston appeared first on halfwheel.

The La Galera Connecticut and Corojo lines are already offered in the smaller size. Later this month, the same vitola will be added to the 1936 Box Pressed, Anemoi, Imperial Jade and La Galera Maduro lines. All of them come in tins of five cigars. The post La Galera Adding Four Half Coronas Later This Month appeared first on halfwheel.

Prepare yourself for the 14th annual Cigarbecue brought to you by the Cigar Dojo and Camacho. This year’s Cigabecue is Sunday May 25th and EVERYONE can participate no matter where you are in the world. Get ready to kick off spring with Cigarbecue, the Dojo’s legendary annual bash! This is your moment to dust off The post Cigarbecue 2025 appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The Plasencia Cosecha 151 Salomon is the fourth vitola for the line and the first limited edition. It uses Honduran tobacco from the 2016-2017 crop and is an exclusive vitola for retailers that are members of the Tobacconists' Association of America, or TAA.. The post Plasencia Cosecha 151 Salomon appeared first on halfwheel.

Previously, Villiger has sold a Villiger 1888 Gran Reserva and various La Capitana cigars, but both have gotten new versions for 2025. One is a single vitola limited edition, the other is a regular production line. The post Villiger Ships New 1888 Gran Reserva, La Capitana appeared first on halfwheel.

On May 5, 2025, J.C. Newman Cigar Company commemorates 130 years since its founding by Julius C. Newman in 1895. Now in its fourth generation, the family-owned business continues to operate as a premium cigar maker in the United States. The company maintains its traditional hand-rolling techniques at its historic El Reloj factory in Tampa, The post J.C. Newman Marks 130 Years of Cigar Tradition appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Flavor Odyssey returns with the next Big Screen Bracket Challenge cocktail contender from the movie Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. The Cuban Breeze takes the spotlight, vying to be the ultimate movie-inspired cigar pairing. Mix up this cocktail, light a cigar, and join the fun! There are many recipes for a Cuban Breeze, and The post Flavor Odyssey – Cuban Breeze Cigar Pairings appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Santa Clara, a major U.S. cigar distributor, announced the Distillers Select Series on May 5, 2025, starting with a collaboration between Montecristo and Bardstown Bourbon Company. The Montecristo X Bardstown cigar, blended at the Plasencia factory, is a Nicaraguan puro designed to pair with Bardstown’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The medium-bodied cigar features notes of The post Montecristo and Bardstown Bourbon Launch Collaborative Cigar appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Quesada Cigars has announced the release of its Quesada Oktoberfest 2025 Edition, which debuted at the PCA 2025 convention in New Orleans. This seasonal cigar marks over a decade of the company’s Oktoberfest series, designed to complement Oktoberfest-style beers. “We celebrate over a decade of this seasonal project, which always fills us with enthusiasm and The post Quesada Cigars Unveils Oktoberfest 2025 Edition appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Buy, Hold, or Sell? With the annual cigar trade show behind us, it’s time to evaluate how the top brands performed and whether their yearly pitches hit or missed the mark. To guide us through these assessments, we’ve assembled an expert panel for one of our most popular episodes: the Cigar Brand Stock Market. Join The post Smoke Night LIVE – Cigar Brand Stock Market appeared first on Cigar Dojo.