Industry News

Here you will find the latest cigar industry news and reviews from all major premium cigar publications, some of which include Cigar Aficionado, Cigar Obsession, Cigar Dogo, Halfwheel, Cigar Journal, and many more.

  • Davidoff Grand Cru Diademas Finas Limited Edition Collection
    by Brooks Whittington on September 17, 2024 at 10:02 pm

    This is the fourth and final release of Davidoff’s History Re-Rolled Series, a line that debuted last year made up of cigars Davidoff had previously discontinued but brought back as limited editions. The filler of the blend includes seco from San Vicente that was aged for six months in spent casks that previously held premier grand cru classé red wine from Bordeaux, France. The post Davidoff Grand Cru Diademas Finas Limited Edition Collection appeared first on halfwheel.

  • Gurkha Colección Especial Nicaragua Now Shipping
    by Eric Guttormson on September 17, 2024 at 6:18 pm

    Gurkha has announced that the Colección Especial Nicaragua is now shipping in 10-count boxes to retailers. First introduced at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Convention in Las Vegas, this Nicaraguan Puro is available in two vitolas—Toro (6 x 54) and Pirámide (6 1/8 x 52)—with an MSRP of $14.95. The original Colección Especial debuted The post Gurkha Colección Especial Nicaragua Now Shipping appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

  • Fratello Bianco Nero Announced at InterTabac
    by Eric Guttormson on September 17, 2024 at 5:00 pm

    Fratello Cigars have announced the Fratello Bianco Nero, at the 2024 InterTabac conference in Dortmund, Germany. The Fratello Bianco Nero is a reimagining of the Bianco blend, crafted at the Joya De Nicaragua factory in Estelí. The cigar will begin shipping in late November 2024. “We aimed to honor the legacy of the Fratello Bianco The post Fratello Bianco Nero Announced at InterTabac appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

  • Undercrown 10 Flying Pig International Exclusive Announced by Drew Estate
    by Eric Guttormson on September 17, 2024 at 3:34 pm

    Drew Estate is announcing the release of the Undercrown 10 Flying Pig as an International exclusive. The Undercrown 10 Flying Pig features a Mexican San Andrés Negro wrapper, paired with a Connecticut Broadleaf binder and a blend of Brazilian Mata Fina and Nicaraguan Cuban seed filler tobaccos yet created in the flying pig signature size. The post Undercrown 10 Flying Pig International Exclusive Announced by Drew Estate appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

  • Gurkha Begins Shipping Colección Especial Nicaragua
    by Patrick Lagreid on September 17, 2024 at 3:22 pm

    After previously being available at TAA retailers, the line is now offered to all of Gurkha's retailers. The line is also getting a new size as part of this wider release. The post Gurkha Begins Shipping Colección Especial Nicaragua appeared first on halfwheel.

  • Undercrown 10 Flying Pig Introduced as International Exclusive
    by Charlie Minato on September 17, 2024 at 10:21 am

    The Undercrown 10 blend is getting a Flying Pig vitola, but it won't be sold in the U.S. It is expected to begin shipping in November. The post Undercrown 10 Flying Pig Introduced as International Exclusive appeared first on halfwheel.

  • Ashton Moves German Distribution to M. K. & Söhne
    by Charlie Minato on September 16, 2024 at 10:20 pm

    The change means that Ashton will continue to work with the Kohlhase family for its German distribution. At this week's InterTabac 2024 trade fair in Dortmund, Ashton will be in the M. K. & Söhne stand. The post Ashton Moves German Distribution to M. K. & Söhne appeared first on halfwheel.

  • Flavor Odyssey – Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Pairings
    by Eric Guttormson on September 16, 2024 at 8:37 pm

    This week on Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs embark on a hunt for the elusive Sakasquatch as they continue their pairing journey up the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard. In this episode, they tackle Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, ranked as the 7th most checked-into brand on the Dojoverse. Be sure to join the The post Flavor Odyssey – Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Pairings appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

  • Black Works Studio Announces Exclusive Release of Killer Bee Buzz Saw at Smoke Inn
    by Eric Guttormson on September 16, 2024 at 4:35 pm

    Black Works Studio have announced the upcoming release of the Killer Bee Buzz Saw, an exclusive offering available only through Smoke Inn. Handcrafted at the Fabrica Oveja Negra factory in Esteli, Nicaragua, this limited-edition cigar will be available starting on September 23rd. James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and a partner at Fabrica The post Black Works Studio Announces Exclusive Release of Killer Bee Buzz Saw at Smoke Inn appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

  • J.C. Newman Unveils Limited-Edition Brick House Bricktoberfest
    by Eric Guttormson on September 16, 2024 at 4:19 pm

    J.C. Newman Cigar Co. have announced the details of this year’s edition of the Brick House Bricktoberfest. These limited-edition cigars are being shipped to 113 retailers across the U.S. and Germany. Measuring 6 x 52″, each cigar features a pigtail cap and is handcrafted at the J.C. Newman PENSA factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. The blend The post J.C. Newman Unveils Limited-Edition Brick House Bricktoberfest appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

  • Drew Estate Creates Liga Privada Único Serie Papas Bravas for Europe
    by Patrick Lagreid on September 16, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    The new line is available in two sizes and offers a full-bodied profile that the company says is marked by licorice, black pepper, herbal tones, and sweet spice. The post Drew Estate Creates Liga Privada Único Serie Papas Bravas for Europe appeared first on halfwheel.

  • Drew Estate Launches Papas Bravas Cigar Series in Europe
    by Eric Guttormson on September 16, 2024 at 3:04 pm

    Drew Estate has officially launched the Papas Bravas series in select European markets. Known for its distinctive pigtail cap, the Papas Bravas is crafted with a unique blend of three Nicaraguan tobacco varietals and one Honduran leaf, wrapped in a Connecticut Broadleaf Oscuro wrapper. The Papas Bravas series showcases a Brazilian Mata Fina binder that The post Drew Estate Launches Papas Bravas Cigar Series in Europe appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

  • Los Tejanos by OSOK X Rojas Toro
    by Charlie Minato on September 16, 2024 at 2:30 pm

    Los Tejanos is a collaboration between Edgar Hoill and Noel Rojas. Four years after the original review, it's time to revisit the Toro vitola. The post Los Tejanos by OSOK X Rojas Toro appeared first on halfwheel.

  • Vector Announces Icon V
    by Patrick Lagreid on September 16, 2024 at 1:00 pm

    Vector is introducing a new ICON lighter with a new six-torch v-shaped arrangement that the company calls a Crown Jet Torch flame. It is slated to be released in January 2025. The post Vector Announces Icon V appeared first on halfwheel.

  • Weekly News (Sept. 16, 2024)
    by Patrick Lagreid on September 16, 2024 at 10:59 am

    The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (Sept. 16, 2024) appeared first on halfwheel.

  • Sin Compromiso Selección No. 4
    by Patrick Lagreid on September 15, 2024 at 9:15 pm

    When Sin Compromiso debuted in 2019, it was missing a robusto, one of the most common sizes in the cigar industry. Five years later, the line added one after Steve Saka found just the right tweaks to make so he could release one without compromising on the line's name. The post Sin Compromiso Selección No. 4 appeared first on halfwheel.

  • Southern Draw Shows Off New Packaging and Sizes for Morning Glory and Evening Primrose
    by Patrick Lagreid on September 15, 2024 at 8:13 pm

    The two lines are getting new "dancing shoes" the company said in posts on social media. As part of the update, the two lines are also getting three new vitolas that stemmed from retailer requests. The post Southern Draw Shows Off New Packaging and Sizes for Morning Glory and Evening Primrose appeared first on halfwheel.

  • Patina Cigars Announces Netherlands Distribution
    by Eric Guttormson on September 13, 2024 at 7:42 pm

    Patina Cigars is expanding into Europe through a new distribution agreement with Small Batch Traders NL, bringing the brand to the Netherlands with future plans to reach other European markets. “This is a wonderful opportunity for Patina,” said founder Mo Maali. “I appreciate Stijn’s confidence in the brand, and I’m confident our cigars will thrive The post Patina Cigars Announces Netherlands Distribution appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

  • Warped Releases La Colmena 10th Anniversary
    by Eric Guttormson on September 13, 2024 at 6:39 pm

    Warped Cigars have announced they are marking their 10th anniversary with a special limited-edition release of La Colmena. The final installment in the anniversary series, the Amado No. 50, will be available at Warped retailers next week. To celebrate a decade of La Colmena, Warped has released the Amado No. 50, measuring 5 7/8 x The post Warped Releases La Colmena 10th Anniversary appeared first on Cigar Dojo.

  • Casdagli Cigars Expands Brothers of the Sabre Line
    by Eric Guttormson on September 13, 2024 at 5:58 pm

    Casdagli Cigars has announced the expansion of its Brothers of the Sabre line with two new additions – the Epicurist and Vater lines – set to debut at the upcoming InterTabac Dortmund 2024 trade show, from September 19-21. The release pays tribute to two celebrated Napoleonic-era military leaders, General Antoine Charles Louis de Lasalle of The post Casdagli Cigars Expands Brothers of the Sabre Line appeared first on Cigar Dojo.