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Patina Cigars and Viso Horny are going back for round two, announcing the return of their Verdigris collaboration under the slightly modified name ReVerdigris. The project once again brings together Patina Cigars founder Mo Maali and Viso Horny founder Tyler Jeffery, with the pair leaning into Hollywood’s current sequel obsession for the release. In fact, The post Patina y Viso ReVerdigris Brings Back Original Collaboration appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

This year would have been Miles Davis' 100th birthday, and to honor the legendary jazz trumpeter, Ferio Tego created a limited edition cigar. It shares its name with Davis' seminal 1958 album "Milestones." The post Ferio Tego Milestones appeared first on halfwheel.

Wildfire Cigar Co. has announced Off-Grid, marking the fifth release in the company’s made-to-order limited series. The concept behind Off-Grid centers around disconnecting from phones, television, and other distractions for a period of time. Wildfire describes the cigar as an opportunity to slow down and take a break from the usual noise. Off-Grid is produced The post Wildfire Cigar Co. Releases Off-Grid appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

There’s a right way and a wrong way to light a cigar. There’s a right way and a wrong way to cook a steak. But what about everything else? This week on Smoke Night LIVE, Tim Swanson from Cigars Daily joins the show as we settle what’s right and what’s wrong across a wide range The post There’s a Right Way & a Wrong Way with Tim Swanson appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Visitors to Wildfire Cigar Co.'s PCA 2026 booth will find some of this familiar. The new limited edition comes via Tabacalera William Ventura. The post Wildfire Cigar Co. Introduces Off-Grid appeared first on halfwheel.

It's been a decade since the release of the wildly popular Andalusian Bull. This week, there's a new documentary about the cigar. Oh yeah, there's also a new limited edition version with a broadleaf wrapper. The post La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull 10th Anniversary Maduro Shipping This Week appeared first on halfwheel.

La Flor Dominicana is marking the 10th anniversary of the Andalusian Bull with a new limited-edition Maduro version of the cigar, scheduled to begin shipping to retailers on October 7. The original Andalusian Bull debuted in 2016, with the cigar’s distinctive 6½-inch figurado shape and blend becoming one of the more recognizable releases in La The post La Flor Dominicana Announces Andalusian Bull 10th Anniversary Maduro appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Four new cutters, each with a suggested retail price under $12. Two of them are straight blade designs, one has a serrated blade, and the other is a v-cutter. The post Vector-KGM Releases Four New Cutters appeared first on halfwheel.

Espinosa Cigars has added longtime cigar industry veteran Laura Barlau to its team, naming her Vice President of Key Accounts and Special Projects. Barlau has worked in the tobacco and cigar industry since 2007, with experience in cigar purchasing, vendor relations, and retail partnerships. In her new position with Espinosa, she will work primarily with The post Espinosa Cigars Hires Laura Barlau as VP of Key Accounts and Special Projects appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Barlau has been in the cigar industry since 2007, holding roles in cigar purchasing, vendor relations, and retail partnerships. Most recently, she was with Best Cigar Prices. The post Laura Barlau Joins Espinosa Premium Cigars appeared first on halfwheel.

Tradecraft Cigars is expanding its core lineup with Shinobi, a new Sumatra-wrapped cigar blended by company founder Rob Blumenthal. Shinobi becomes the fourth cigar in Tradecraft’s regular-production portfolio, joining the company’s existing core offerings. The cigar is produced by Hostos Quesada at Tabacalera La Isla in Santiago, Dominican Republic, and is being offered in a The post Tradecraft Cigars Adds Shinobi to Core Line appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

The line is debuting via Luxury Cigar Club ahead of its widespread release in December. The line is inspired by ancient Japanese culture, while the company calls it a full-bodied blend. The post Tradecraft Cigars Announces Shinobi as Fourth Core Line appeared first on halfwheel.

The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (Oct. 5, 2026) appeared first on halfwheel.

In 2009, Tatuaje released a 6 1/8 x 52 torpedo version of its Black Label, sold in limited edition tubes. This year, the company added a regular production, box-pressed version of the same size. The post Tatuaje Black Label Torpedo appeared first on halfwheel.

This cigar is essentially the Red Meat Lovers Fritanga blend in the Beef Stick size. That means it is a 6 x 48 toro vitola with a flat cap and a flat closed foot, sealing off the ends of the cylinder. The post Red Meat Lovers Spicy Beef Stick appeared first on halfwheel.

Marshawn Lynch made the phrase "Beast Mode" for his powerful, defense-flattening runs while with the Seattle Seahawks. Now, the five-time Pro Bowler is bringing Beast Mode to humidors. The post Kingmakers and Marshawn Lynch Partner for New Beast Mode Cigar appeared first on halfwheel.

La Aurora has announced the annual return of two of its limited-production lines, with the Preferidos Hors d’Age 2025 LE and Puro Vintage 2016 scheduled to begin shipping to U.S. retailers later this month. The bigger change comes with the Hors d’Age, which will be offered in two sizes for 2025. Alongside the familiar 5¾” The post La Aurora Announces Hors d’Age 2025 and Puro Vintage 2016 appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

United Cigars has announced a second edition of the Atabey Ritos Gift Set, with the limited release scheduled to begin shipping during the first week of October. The package includes five Atabey Ritos cigars, each measuring 6⅛” x 55 and packaged in individual tubes. The cigars are accompanied by a porcelain Atabey ashtray designed by The post Second Edition Atabey Ritos Gift Set Shipping in October appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Fermin Perez Cigars has announced Puro Estelí, a new regular-production cigar made entirely with tobacco grown in Estelí, Nicaragua. The cigar marks the first new addition to the Fermin Perez portfolio produced through the company’s collaboration with Tabacalera Familia Disla in Estelí. Founder Fermin Pérez is handling tobacco selection and blend development for the project. The post Fermin Perez Cigars Introduces Puro Estelí appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

Erik Espinosa has never been one to let a good name gather dust. The Laranja Reserva first showed up in 2014, built around a striking orange-hued Brazilian wrapper, and it quickly racked up 90-plus scores and a loyal following that has stuck with the line for over a decade. Now comes Hybrid, the fourth chapter The post Laranja Reserva Hybrid Toro appeared first on Cigar Dojo.