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.
- ADV & McKay Cigars Co. to Release ADVentura The Chancellor at PCA 2024by Patrick Lagreid on March 19, 2024 at 12:00 pm
At the 2024 PCA Convention & Trade Show, there will be a new chapter added to the ADVentura story, as ADV & McKay Cigars Co.... The post ADV & McKay Cigars Co. to Release ADVentura The Chancellor at PCA 2024 appeared first on halfwheel.
- Quality Importers to Release Conspiracy Cigars at PCA 2024by Patrick Lagreid on March 19, 2024 at 2:33 am
The accessories company is getting into cigars with the help of the Carrillo family. The post Quality Importers to Release Conspiracy Cigars at PCA 2024 appeared first on halfwheel.
- Protocol Releases Phoebe Couzins as Newest Cigar in Its Lawmen Seriesby Patrick Lagreid on March 19, 2024 at 1:37 am
It's the fourth installment in the company's series that honors historic figures in law enforcement. The post Protocol Releases Phoebe Couzins as Newest Cigar in Its Lawmen Series appeared first on halfwheel.
- Surrogates by L’Atelier Animal Cracker AC550 Robusto Cigar Reviewby Bryan Glynn on March 19, 2024 at 12:43 am
Surrogates by L’Atelier Animal Cracker AC550 Robusto Cigar Review – This 5×50 stick features a very dense, firmly packed oily, slightly toothy dark cocoa wrapper with a closed foot, large double cap with a bump top and pungent hay and cocoa aroma. First light reveals a flawless draw with thick plumes of full bodied smoke The post Surrogates by L’Atelier Animal Cracker AC550 Robusto Cigar Review appeared first on CigarObsession - The best cigar review videos.
- Villiger Adding Two New Sizes to 1888 Nicaragua Lineby Charlie Minato on March 19, 2024 at 12:00 am
The two new sizes are the longest and thickest sizes for the line. They will ship in May. The post Villiger Adding Two New Sizes to 1888 Nicaragua Line appeared first on halfwheel.
- Espinosa Announces Knuckle Sandwich Chef Special 2024by Jordan Guttormson on March 18, 2024 at 11:04 pm
For the third straight year, Espinosa and Guy Fieri team up for a limited Chef Special release, announcing the Knuckle Sandwich Chef Special 2024 to debut later this week at the 2024 PCA trade show in Las Vegas. After launching the Knuckle Sandwich brand with restaurateur Guy Fieri in 2022, the duo followed up with The post Espinosa Announces Knuckle Sandwich Chef Special 2024 appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Les Fines Lames Shipping 14 Le Tag T100 Options in Mayby Brooks Whittington on March 18, 2024 at 11:00 pm
There will be eight different gold models and six silver designs. The post Les Fines Lames Shipping 14 Le Tag T100 Options in May appeared first on halfwheel.
- Asylum Debuting Split Line Serenity Now / Insanity Laterby Jordan Guttormson on March 18, 2024 at 10:28 pm
CLE Cigar Company and its Asylum subsidiary have announced the Serenity Now / Insanity Later line, debuting later this week at the 2024 PCA trade show in Las Vegas. Similar to the Medulla Oblongata line of 2017, the cigars feature a split concept within each box. But while the former offered the same blend in The post Asylum Debuting Split Line Serenity Now / Insanity Later appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Altadis U.S.A. Celebrating H. Upmann’s 180th Anniversary With New Release From AJ Fernandezby Charlie Minato on March 18, 2024 at 10:15 pm
Many of the details sound familiar to how Altadis U.S.A. celebrated the 175th anniversary of H. Upmann: a Nicaraguan puro using a medio tiempo priming for the wrapper made by AJ Fernandez. That said, the blends are said to be different. The post Altadis U.S.A. Celebrating H. Upmann’s 180th Anniversary With New Release From AJ Fernandez appeared first on halfwheel.
- HVC Adding Hot Cake Golden Line Half Coronaby Charlie Minato on March 18, 2024 at 9:30 pm
The HVC Hot Cake Golden Line is getting its smallest and least expensive vitola to date. The post HVC Adding Hot Cake Golden Line Half Corona appeared first on halfwheel.
- Knuckle Sandwich Chef Special 2024 Gets Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapperby Charlie Minato on March 18, 2024 at 8:45 pm
Chef Special gets a new wrapper and new vitola for 2024. The post Knuckle Sandwich Chef Special 2024 Gets Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper appeared first on halfwheel.
- Illusione Adding OneOff Black at PCA 2024, Updating Epernay Packagingby Charlie Minato on March 18, 2024 at 7:12 pm
Epernay is now graced by a swan. The post Illusione Adding OneOff Black at PCA 2024, Updating Epernay Packaging appeared first on halfwheel.
- Illusione Announces The Group of Fiveby Charlie Minato on March 18, 2024 at 6:04 pm
Whispering tongues are treachery. The post Illusione Announces The Group of Five appeared first on halfwheel.
- Domain Cigars Announced With Esteban Disla at the Helmby Eric Guttormson on March 18, 2024 at 2:33 pm
Another new cigar company has entered the ring named Domain Cigars. Esteban Disla and Daniel Lance announced the new company and cigar factory: Tabacalera Familia Disla S.A. Both Esteban and Daniel have a history in the industry but from very different perspectives. The company stated they have sent out a small sample of their first The post Domain Cigars Announced With Esteban Disla at the Helm appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Gellis Family Cigars is Bornby Eric Guttormson on March 17, 2024 at 3:59 pm
Kyle Gellis of Warped Cigars has announced he is starting yet another new company this time called “Gellis Family Cigars”. Over the years Kyle has launched several new ventures featuring wine, coffee, and even other cigar companies such as Edition One. The new company will make it’s debut at the PCA trade show in March The post Gellis Family Cigars is Born appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Montecristo Epic Vintage 12 Blue Toro Cigar Reviewby Bryan Glynn on March 16, 2024 at 11:06 pm
Montecristo Epic Vintage 12 Blue Toro Cigar Review – This 6×52 stick features a dark cocoa, dense, firmly packed buttery soft oily wrapper with a large triple cap and rich dark cocoa aroma. First light reveals a bit of a snug draw but good thick mild-medium smoke output showing flavors of a straight sweet cocoa The post Montecristo Epic Vintage 12 Blue Toro Cigar Review appeared first on CigarObsession - The best cigar review videos.
- CigarAndPipes MAR ’24 Cigar Of The Month Clubby Bryan Glynn on March 16, 2024 at 12:24 am
This is a limited slot Cigar of the Month club featuring some high end cigars for under $40/mos shipped. At the time of this video they have opened more slots, so don’t wait if it sounds good to you. I have no financial affiliation with the club. https://cigarandpipes.com/membership-account/cigar-of-the-month/ Suggested products: https://amazon.com/shop/cigarobsession/Join the CO Subscribestar for The post CigarAndPipes MAR ’24 Cigar Of The Month Club appeared first on CigarObsession - The best cigar review videos.
- El Pulpo by Artesano Del Tobacco Toro Grande Cigar Reviewby Bryan Glynn on March 16, 2024 at 12:00 am
El Pulpo by Artesano Del Tobacco Toro Grande Cigar Review – This 6×56 sharp box pressed stick features a dark brown mottled wrapper with a light but firm pack, oily satin feel, large double cap and pungent sweet earthy and tobacco aroma. First light reveals a flawless draw with medium-full huge plumes of thick rich The post El Pulpo by Artesano Del Tobacco Toro Grande Cigar Review appeared first on CigarObsession - The best cigar review videos.
- S84 “Shade to Black” Added to Blackened Line From Drew Estateby Eric Guttormson on March 15, 2024 at 10:45 pm
Drew Estate has announced the new, Connecticut Shade wrapped brand release and shipping of BLACKENED “S84 Shade to Black.” The new release is a follow-up to the M81 between Rob Dietrich, the Master Distiller & Blender of BLACKENED Whiskey; James Hetfield, Metallica co-founder, singer and guitarist; and Jonathan Drew, Founder and President of Drew Estate. The post S84 “Shade to Black” Added to Blackened Line From Drew Estate appeared first on Cigar Dojo.
- Asylum 867 Auntie Petite Coronaby Chad Tchad on March 15, 2024 at 7:10 pm
At the start of 2022, Asylum and CLE developed three blends for the South Dakota-based retailer Deadwood Tobacco Company. The line was dubbed Chasing the Dragon, which included the Midnight Oil, Auntie, and Zero cigars. After the first year, it was taken to the national market in January 2023. This line was steeped, producing CLE’s The post Asylum 867 Auntie Petite Corona appeared first on Cigar Dojo.