Cigar News

Cigar Release: La Palina El Diario “Kill Bill”

Going against the grain of the industry’s focus on large ring gauge cigars, La Palina is bringing a petit corona to market. The petit corona has always been a favored...

Published March 2012

Cigar Release: Urbano Economy Bundles

“With five wrappers (we reviewed the Corojo) and five shapes, we haven’t left any cigar smoker behind.” The speaker is Matt Urbano, founder and owner of Urbano Cigars, Inc. “Our...

Published February 2012

Cigar Release: 7-20-4 1874 Series by Kurt Kendall

The year 1874 saw the establishment of what would become one of the world’s largest cigar manufacturers, the 7-20-4 Cigar Company. Founder R. G. Sullivan built his company’s reputation on...

Published February 2012

New Australian smoking laws aimed at small businesses

Note: we didn’t want these new packs to be freely visible on the site. If you really want to see what they look like, click on the picture below (not...

Published January 2012

Cigar Aficionado releases their Top 25 cigars of 2011

Every year, as most cigar publications (online and offline) release their top lists, there’s one list that probably gets more attention than others. Cigar Aficionado, a major cigar magazine, knows...

Published January 2012

Aaron’s Top 10 cigars of 2011

Throughout the year, I usually keep a running tab in my head of the best cigars that I have smoked but don’t really know which one is the best out...

Published January 2012

Best Cuban Cigars of 2011

December means top cigars lists and, of course, our blog is no exception here. You will find below my list of the best Cuban cigars I had the pleasure to...

Published December 2011

Cigar Release: Litto Gomez Small Batch No. 4

Coral Gables, FL December, 2011: La Flor Dominicana will introduce the fourth in a series of “Small Batch” Litto Gomez Diez cigars. This limited production item is sold only to...

Published December 2011

Cigar Release: Montecristo New York Connoisseur

Here is a new release from Montecristo, specially blended for New York retailers. Crafted in the Dominican Republic, this 6 x 60 double toro sports an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and...

Published November 2011

Cigar Release: Urbano Connecticut

“Our new boutique cigar line, Urbano Connecticut, fills out our portfolio of just-released boutique premium cigars,” reports Matt Urbano, founder and owner of Urbano Cigars. “It is mild-to-medium-bodied, yet has...

Published November 2011

Cigar Release: Wicked Indie

(Miami, FL) – November 2nd, 2011: Be on the lookout for the Goblin as the Beach Cigar Group, makers of the super premium cigar brand Gurkha, proudly announces the release...

Published November 2011

Time for Cigar Aficionados to Move Against the FDA

“Freedom of choice”, photograph by Krzysztof Poltorak If you’ve been keeping up with the latest political news which concerns cigar smokers, you probably are aware that the FDA has been...

Published October 2011

Cigar Release: Cremo Cigars

Update: here is our review of the Cremo Magnum Opus. The original Cremo Cigar, an icon of early America and the most successful cigar brand of the early 20th century,...

Published October 2011

Cigar Release: La Gloria Cubana Retro Especiale

Update: here is our review of La Gloria Cubana Retro Especiale. Continuing its tradition of innovation, Team La Gloria is proud to introduce La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Retro Especiale, a...

Published October 2011

Cigar Release: H. Upmann Royal Robusto

Update: here is our review of the H. Upmann Royal Robusto Habanos s.a. is pleased to present the new H.Upmann Royal Robusto, an exclusive release aimed at La Casa del...

Published October 2011

2011 Cuban Cigars Regional Releases

If you don’t live in the US, it is highly possible that your local cigar shop will soon receive (if it hasn’t already) some shiny Cuban cigars with red bands....

Published September 2011

Cigar Release: Ocean State Cigars “J. Grotto Reserve”

Update: here is our review of the J. Grotto Reserve. Paul Joyal, founder and president of Ocean State Cigars, Inc., describes his new J. Grotto Series Reserve boutique premium cigar...

Published September 2011

Cigar Release: Urbano Sumatra

Matt Urbano, founder and owner of Urbano Cigars, describes his company’s just-released, second boutique premium cigar: “Urbano Sumatra has a sweet, earthy flavor that settles into a creamy, ‘chocolaty’ smoke....

Published September 2011

Cigar Release: Zino Embassy Selection 2011

Press-release: For the third time, a limited edition Zino cigar is making its way to local tobacconists. In its burgundy-colored box with gold logo, the Zino “Embassy Selection” 2011 is...

Published August 2011

Cigar Release: Davidoff White Edition 2011

Press-release: The Davidoff “White Edition” 2011 represents the new concept of this year’s Davidoff Limited Edition. Apart from the famous main ring bearing the Davidoff Logo, the graceful Belicoso Supremo...

Published August 2011

2011 Cuban Cigar Deletions

This is not exactly fresh news, but still worth reminding you what cigars have been discontinued in 2011: San Cristobal de la Habana Mercaderes San Cristobal de la Habana Muralla...

Published August 2011

Help protect the rights of cigar smokers & tobacconists

Usually I don’t post much about legislative updates, but this time it’s urgent. The FDA is going too far, and this is the time for smokers and tobacconists alike to...

Published August 2011

Camacho Liberty 2011 now available in stores

From Camacho’s newsletter: As with all editions of the Liberty Series, this new blend is constructed in our proprietary 11/18 format (48x54x48x6) and selected from our best concept blends of...

Published August 2011

Cigar Release: Puros Indios 2012 & more

Puros Indios Cigars announced today the unveiling of 3 new blends, to be released at the IPCPR in Las Vegas. The Puros Indios “2012” Series will be box-pressed and made...

Published July 2011

Cigar Release: CAO Osa Sol

OSA Sol is a 3 size cigar collection featuring a wrapper hand picked by Rick Rodriguez and his team of master blenders. OSA stands for Olancho San Agustin, the region...

Published July 2011

Cigar Release: Toraño Vault

(Miami, FL) July 12, 2011: Toraño Family Cigar Company is excited to unleash Vault, the family’s newest cigar creation. The Toraño family will unveil Vault at the upcoming 2011 IPCPR...

Published July 2011

Gurkha Cellar Reserve, Royal Challenge & Seduction

Beach Cigar Group Inc., owner of Gurkha Cigars, one of world’s most premium and luxurious cigar brands announced today the creation of three new retailer exclusive brands timed to launch...

Published July 2011

Maryland Online Cigar Sales Law Update

Many of you (especially those of you in Maryland) probably remember the Maryland General Assembly banning the order of cigars online or by mail order last month. On the first...

Published June 2011

Cigar Release: Toraño Loyal

(Miami, FL) June 20, 2011: Toraño Family Cigar Company is proud to announce the launch of the family’s newest brand: Loyal, which will be hitting the shelves this July. The...

Published June 2011

Release: Sosa Underground, 60 & Family Selection

Update: you can read reviews of these cigars in our “Off the Beaten Path” article dedicated to Antillian Cigar Corp. Miami, Florida June 2, 2011 – Antillian Cigar Corporation, owner...

Published June 2011

Guillermo León acquires La Aurora

Guillermo León recently purchased La Aurora S.A., the celebrated cigar company, from E. León Jimenes. La Aurora not only makes cigars, but is also well known for its Presidente beer...

Published May 2011

Online cigar sales now illegal in Maryland

Thinking of purchasing your next case of cigars online or by mail order? If you’re in Maryland, think again. Recent legislation has made it illegal for you to purchase your...

Published May 2011

Outdoor smoke event in Paley Park, NY

I think this is a great initiative! William Paley, La Palina Cigars and Cigar Rights of America are hosting a legal outdoor smoke event in counterpoint to the banning of...

Published May 2011

Cigar Release: Zino Platinum Z-Class Series

The Zino Platinum Crown and Scepter series launched in 2003 will be complemented by a third line: The new and modern Zino Platinum Z-Class Series was inspired by motion. It...

Published May 2011

Cuban cigar roller going for a new Guinness world record

Cuban cigar-roller Jose Castelar Cairo (Cueto), already famous for his four Guinness World Record length cigars (11,04 m, 14,80 m, 20,41 m, and 45,38 m Habanos), will be shooting for...

Published April 2011