Matt Booth announces the launch of a limited-edition release called Room101 Red Rocket in collaboration with retail partner Sir Louis Cigars. Matt Booth said, “Hunter and Matt at Sir Louis Cigars embody the very essence of brand partner that we work best with. They have always afforded our brand the highest levels of attention and I felt they would be a great place to delve further into partnership by taking things to the collaborative/co-branded stage of the relationship.” Made in “intimate quantities” according to Booth, and produced by William Ventura in Tamboril, DR, Room101 Red Rocket ..read more

  Kicking off its annual spring appearance with a fresh batch available on May 1, 2024, the Year of the Rat is celebrated for its rich tradition and deep connection to the story of the Florida Panthers' 1996 Stanley Cup Finals run. The Year of the Rat cigar commemorates the legendary “Rat Trick” performed by Scott Mellanby, which has become a symbol of good fortune and tenacity both on and off the ice, capturing the spirit of one of hockey's most memorable tales. Jonathan Drew, Founder and President of Drew Estate, shares his thoughts: “The premium cigar industry has a culture of storyte ..read more

Last Saturday, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. celebrated its 129th anniversary by welcoming more than 1,000 visitors to its historic El Reloj cigar factory for its annual Founder’s Day festival. Visitors were able to explore J.C. Newman’s cigar museum, take a behind the scenes tour of the factory, and purchase 5-cent cigars. Exhibitors at the family-friendly festival included Hillsborough County government, Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry, the Tampa Baseball Museum, and the Ybor Misfits Microsanctuary. “We were blown away by the turnout on Saturday,” said fourth generation owner Drew Newman ..read more

Video review HERE. (Description provided by General Cigar) Matt Booth and Justin Andrews are at it again. The dynamic duo have developed their second collaboration for Sancho Panza. Called Sancho Panza Extra Chido, the new, three-cigar, full-time collection marks the first time a Sancho Panza blend has been made in the Dominican Republic. “I'm stoked to be collaborating with Justin again on this extension to the Sancho Panza product saga. It is an honor to contribute my part to such a classic brand. More to come…,” said Matt Booth.  Three-country, six-leaf blend delivers a rich, me ..read more

  Video review HERE. (Description taken from Halfwheel.com website) Foundation Cigar Co. has announced that it is discontinuing its El Güegüense and original The Wise Man Maduro blends, the first two regular production lines the company introduced, and is replacing them with two new blends. These moves are part of a larger shift from the company which has ended its relationship with the Aganorsa factory in Estelí, formerly known as Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A., i.e. TABSA—and has started a new one with the García family’s My Father Cigars S.A. factory. According to a report fr ..read more

Video review HERE. (Description taken from Halfwheel.com website) Foundation Cigar Co. has announced that it is discontinuing its El Güegüense and original The Wise Man Maduro blends, the first two regular production lines the company introduced, and is replacing them with two new blends. These moves are part of a larger shift from the company which has ended its relationship with the Aganorsa factory in Estelí, formerly known as Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A., i.e. TABSA—and has started a new one with the García family’s My Father Cigars S.A. factory. According to a report from Cigar Afi ..read more

The Corona Viva (6 x 46/152.4mm x 18.26mm) joins the existing Toro and Robusto sizes and will only be available in international markets. This magnificent new expression will debut at the UK’s IGNITE2024 Trade Show hosted by the Association of Independent Tobacco Specialists (AITS) from May 17-19, 2024. ​ ​​Maintaining the celebrated blend of the Liga Privada 10 Selección de Mercado, the Corona Viva features a luxurious composition that has garnered worldwide acclaim as its size accentuates the unique profile of this exclusive wrapper. ​ Jonathan Drew, Founder and President of Drew Estate ..read more

WHAT: Cuban Sandwich Eating Challenge and J.C. Newman’s Founder's Day WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. WHERE: J.C. Newman Cigar Co., 2701 N. 16th Street, Tampa, FL 33605 WHO: World Champion Competitive Eaters Miki Sudo and Nick Wehry, and the Newman Family               Tomorrow, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. will celebrate its 129th anniversary by hosting its annual free Founder’s Day festival from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The highlight of the day will be the Cuban Sandwich Eating Challenge at 1:00 p.m. Modeled after Nathan ..read more

City Cigar Lounge, a premium cigar bar in Downtown Miami, FL. will celebrate its 4-year anniversary with a burlesque inspired event featuring specialty entertainment, welcome cocktail, lite bites, and music. Event to take place on Thursday May 30th, at 7:00PM. City Cigar Lounge is located at 41 NW 2nd St, Miami, FL 33128. The 4-year Anniversary extravaganza celebrates a milestone but will also double as a “thank you” to those patrons who have been supportive of City Cigar Lounge since opening its doors. City Cigar lounge opened 5 weeks before the COVID pandemic. Thankfully, because of a sol ..read more

Video review HERE. (Description taken from Halfwheel.com website) Rojas Cigars has released a new addition to the company’s Street Tacos line made to commemorate the popular Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo. The Rojas Street Tacos Cinco de Mayo is a 6 x 50 toro made up of an Ecuadorian habano wrapper covering a Mexican San Andrés binder and a filler blend of tobaccos from Nicaragua and the U.S. Each cigar will have an MSRP of $12 and they will be packaged in 20-count boxes with a total production of only 35,000 cigars. According to Noel Rojas, founder of Rojas Cigars, this is the first ..read more