It was not that long ago that smokers everywhere cried out in anguish over the shuttering of the Nat Sherman brand. But hope springs eternal, as the blends that once made Nat Sherman famous, were revived under the new Ferio Tego label! All the favorites were revitalized and rechristened, from the Metropolitan to the Timeless, […] The post Ferio Tego Takes Victory Lap with Two New Sticks. appeared first on Mike's Cigars Blog ..read more

Some of the older smokers among us might remember the Cuba Aliados name. It was one of the many brands that rose to prominence during the cigar boom of the 90s that tragically faded away once demand slowed down. For anyone who misses its nostalgic taste, we have good news! Oliva has announced that it’s […] The post Cuba Aliados is Back! appeared first on Mike's Cigars Blog ..read more

Every cigar lover keeps a keen eye on the news regarding regulation. Tobacco as a product is already heavily regulated, with new rules being proposed constantly. Just this past month, the FDA ordered Juul products off the market, concerning many smokers. In an ongoing lawsuit concerning the FDA’s attempt to more closely regulate the premium […] The post Judge Rules in Favor of Smoker’s Freedom. appeared first on Mike's Cigars Blog ..read more

Part of the cigar business is listening to your customers, and we heard you all loud and clear. Liga Privada Unico Papas Fritas Cigars are back in stock! The supremely unique stogie is here once more, and we got plenty for everyone! For those who haven’t tasted the unique joys of the Liga Privada line, […] The post Liga Privada Unico Papas Fritas are Back! appeared first on Mike's Cigars Blog ..read more

Escobar Cigars may be relatively new to the scene, but they’re already making waves. The word Cuban is not tossed around lightly in the cigar world. After all, the embargo is still in effect, much to the annoyance of many old-school aficionados. They’ll be pleased to taste any Escobar cigar and find out its claim […] The post Escobar Cigars Triumphant Relaunch appeared first on Mike's Cigars Blog ..read more

There were many smokers left saddened by the shuttering of the Nat Sherman Cigar brand. After first appearing on the scene back in 1930, Nat Sherman rose through the ranks to become one of the premier boutique cigar brands. There was always something strangely heartening about Nat Sherman’s story, the well-told tale of starting in […] The post Ferio Tego: From the Ashes of Nat Sherman appeared first on Mike's Cigars Blog ..read more

After the show-stopping debut of CAO Arcana Mortal Coil, smokers were hotly anticipating a follow-up. But no one could be prepared for what was coming next. The Mortal Coil would be a hard act to follow no matter what, considering the acclaim it received for its unique fermentation process that brought about its nuanced balance […] The post CAO Arcana Firewalker Makes its Debut appeared first on Mike's Cigars Blog ..read more

Another year has come and gone, with the memory of countless premium cigars to mark where we’ve been and what we smoked. As we look towards what 2022 may bring, we take a moment to commemorate those cigars that our loyal smokers savored above all else. These are the cigars our customers raved over and […] The post Smoker’s Choice 2021 appeared first on Mike's Cigars Blog ..read more

Whiskey and cigars, the unquestioned classical combination. Something about whiskey, its unique properties, the inherent peatiness from its aging process, elegantly compliments cigars. Despite their inherently synergistic nature, finding the right cigar for the right whiskey is an art in and of itself. This month, one of Cigar Aficionados’ sister publications, Whiskey Advocate, released its […] The post Cigar Pairings: Lagavulin 11 Year Old Offerman appeared first on Mike's Cigars Blog ..read more

As we near the end of the year, the top ten lists for every new product inevitably follow. While many smokers take the words of Cigar Aficionado as gospel, some aren’t aware of its sister publications Wine Spectator and Whiskey Advocate. Recently, Wine Spectator put out its top ten list for 2021. The top spot […] The post Cigar Pairings: Dominus Estate appeared first on Mike's Cigars Blog ..read more