Diesel and Rabbit Hole are marking their fourth collaboration with the release of Diesel Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection Mizunara, a cigar that highlights the mastery of blending. Diesel Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection Mizunara was developed by Justin Andrews, blended by AJ Fernandez and handcrafted at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua. The cigar features a proprietary aging process and leverages rare Japanese Mizunara oak barrels that were used to age Rabbit Hole’s 15-Year-Old Mizuna Founder’s Collection bourbon. The limited-edition cigar blend is centered on a proprietary Ni ..read more

Video review HERE. (Description provided by Forged Cigar Co.) Diesel Vintage Series is expanding to include a new blend called Diesel Vintage Series Natural. The five-cigar collection debuted in March, 2024. Diesel Vintage Series Natural compliments Diesel Vintage Series, the Maduro-wrapped line that launched last year. Both blends were made to deliver the luxury of premium, aged tobaccos at an accessible price. Handcrafted at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua and developed in collaboration between AJ Fernandez and Justin Andrews, Diesel Vintage Series Natural is a Nicaraguan ..read more

Macanudo Gold Label is now making its annual return, marking the occasion with a new, limited-edition size available this year only. Macanudo Gold Label is shipping to retailers between now and July 31, 2024 or until this year’s allotment has been depleted. Eight frontmarks will be available, including the “Golden Fig” which is perfecto created exclusively for the 2024 season. Steve Abbot, director of marketing said, “Macanudo Gold Label is an enticing, mellow blend that makes for a great smoking experience on its own and deepens the allure of pairings. It’s a pleasure to bring the blend bac ..read more

Video review HERE. (Description taken from Halfwheel.com website) Domain Cigars, a new company founded by Esteban Disla and Daniel Lance, has begun shipping its two debut lines, Neutron and Negentropy. Today we look at Neutron. Neutron uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper, a dual binder of Nicaraguan tobacco, and fillers from Nicaragua’s Condega and Pueblo Nuevo regions. There are plenty of sizes to choose from, as they are being offered in the same nine sizes: Revlent (4 x 52) — $9.99 (Box of 20, $199.80) Robusto Extra (5 x 52) — $11.49 (Box of 20, $229.80) Toro (6 x 50) — $11.49 (Bo ..read more

Video review HERE. (Description provided by Black Label Trading Co.) Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) has released ORTHODOX. Hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. "Orthodox is really about Black Label getting back to its roots. We’ve done a lot over the last 10 years but at our core we are about highlighting the strength & intensity of Nicaraguan tobacco. That’s what I went for with the Orthodox. It’s extremely bold with spice throughout the palate and nose. Its intensity is balanced by flavors of dark fruits, cherries, raisins and finishes with star anise. This cig ..read more

Remember renting VHS tapes from a local video store and recording home videos on a bulky handheld camera? Neither do we. But your Dad, Father-in-Law, and Grandad remember those days as the best of times. So Punch has channeled the home entertainment days of yore for Father’s Day 2024 and has you covered with what may be the best gift idea yet. Punch “Dad’s Home Movies” is a never-before-released, limited-edition blend created for inclusion in a specially-designed ten-count box that looks like a VHS tape with sleeve, straight out of the 80s. Punch Brand Manager John Hakim explained, “With t ..read more

The Bolivar portfolio will soon expand to include a three-cigar collection called Bolivar Cofradia Oscuro. The new, medium-plus blend ships to retailers today, May 1. Joe Krzyston, assistant brand manager for Bolivar said, “Bolivar Cofradia Oscuro brings a new dimension to Bolivar by introducing a US-grown Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper to the portfolio. The blend is rich and rewarding and it’s priced in line with the existing Bolivar offerings, making it among the best values in any humidor. This new line is yet another reason for cigar smokers to explore this legendary brand, and we ex ..read more

Video review HERE. (Description provided by STG’s Forged Cigar Company) Los Statos Deluxe Limited Edition, a masterful collaboration created by Matt Booth, Justin Andrews and William Ventura will ship to retailers on March 1. A total of 3,000 boxes have been produced and the blend will be retired after its release. The trio of cigar virtuosos embarked on a quest for perfection when developing the blend, each bringing a unique sensibility to the creative process. The cigar speaks to their collective ability to weave an intriguing blend through a fabric of diverse nuances. Matt B ..read more

Video review HERE. (Description taken from Halfwheel.com website) Domain Cigars, a new company founded by Esteban Disla and Daniel Lance, has begun shipping its two debut lines, Neutron and Negentropy. Today we look at Negentropy. Negentropy uses an Ecuadorian habano wrapper, a double binder of Nicaraguan tobacco, and filler from Nicaragua’s Condega region. The company says that this blend is “fused with high energy, that culminates in a clean finish while delivering impactful intensity.” The name of the line references reverse entropy, or the process of things becoming more orderly. Th ..read more

The Cigar Association of America, Inc. (CAA) announced today that it has hired a new president to begin May 28, 2024. Following an extensive search process, CAA will be led by Scott Pearce, the current Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA). Pearce’s tenure with PCA will end on May 21, 2024. Pearce has over 20 years of experience working in associations with a strong track record of driving growth and implementing innovative strategies. “Scott is uniquely positioned to grow and bring innovative lobbying and advocacy to CAA. His depth of experience working in industry and ..read more