Day: June 10, 2026

Cigar Reviews

Bunny Droppings Cigars Announces Label Boy | Cigar News

Bunny Droppings Cigars has announced the release of Label Boy. “Label Boy is about owning your story,” said an unidentified spokesperson for Bunny Droppings Cigars in a press release. “People spend their lives being categorized, judged, and defined by others. This cigar is a reminder that labels don’t make the person, the person makes the label.” The packaging has a brightly colored pattern reminiscent of what is on premium handbags

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When It Gets Hot Outside, Drink Like They Do in Tulum

Before the mezcal bars, jungle tasting menus, and all-night beach parties, Tulum’s drinking culture revolved around simple things: ice-cold beers, fresh lime, Coca-Cola, and whatever else could survive the Caribbean heat. Even now, caguamas — oversized bottles of Mexican lagers meant for sharing — still appear on tables long before sunset, sweating through buckets of ice while the humidity settles in for the night. That simplicity continues to define the

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9 of the Best Albariños From Spain’s Rías Baixas

Albariño is a quintessential summer white wine. The popular Spanish grape variety tends to be light and refreshing with its ample acidity. It’s easy to drink on its own and an excellent companion to all kinds of seafood and appetizers. At a recent gathering, I was poured a glass of Albariño from Long Island’s North Fork, where the grape has taken root, as it has in Virginia and California, among

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Eladio Díaz 73 Aniversario “Unforgettable Edition” Heads to Stores

The cigars celebrating Eladio Díaz’s 73rd birthday are on their way to U.S. retailers today after getting a small soft launch in the Dominican Republic in late May as part of Díaz’s birthday celebration. Called the Eladio Díaz 73 Aniversario “Unforgettable Edition”, this limited edition release is an all-Dominican blend that uses a corojo-seed wrapper from the southern part of the country. Next are two binders, one a Sumatra-seed and

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10 Essential Bottles of Rosé [Timeline]

Although rosé’s popularity peaks in the summertime, the pink wine’s roots prove it is more than a trendy seasonal beverage. The style dates back centuries, when the Greeks brought vines to Marseilles and rosé was created. It caught the attention of the Romans, who exported it through their trade routes. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the expansion of rail travel within France introduced vacationers to the Provençal

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The Making of Meiomi Pinot Noir [Video]

While California Pinot Noir isn’t new, Meiomi Pinot Noir proves that it can still be exciting. The Meiomi winemaking process artfully combines skill and intuition, drawing from the unique terroir of their vineyards throughout California wine country. The result is a remarkable wine that is “blue fruit”-forward (think blueberry and blackberry) with well-balanced notes of baking spices. As Jason Becker, Meiomi winemaker, explains, “All of these different regions, such as

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Historic Sanchez y Haya Building in Ybor City Nears Revival

More than a century after it first opened, the Sanchez y Haya building in Ybor City is being restored — blending historic preservation with new life for the community it once served. The $18 million project, led by Tampa’s oldest cigar factory, J.C. Newman Cigar Company, launched in 2023 and is now about six months away from its anticipated opening around Thanksgiving. “We are putting all of the

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San Francisco Design Studio Murmmr Introduces The Object: Cigar

Murmmr has announced The Object: Cigar, a new iteration of The Object, its domed crystal ashtray. The edition is limited to 50 pieces and ships July, 2026. Developed in collaboration with third-generation tobacconist Brian Telford of Telford’s Pipe & Cigar in Mill Valley, CA, The Object: Cigar preserves the silhouette and craftsmanship of the original while recasting the base with a cutout that accommodates even large-format cigars (up

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Lampert Cigars Launches Baba Yaga Toro 6 x 52

Lampert Cigars announces the upcoming release of the Baba Yaga Toro 6 x 52, handcrafted at Tabacos de Costa Rica. The cigar is inspired by the legendary figure of folklore, Baba Yaga. Blend Information: Factory: Tabacos de Costa Rica Size: Toro 6 x 52 Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Rather than revealing every detail, Lampert Cigars invites you to discover Baba Yaga for yourself. The undisclosed

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The Smoking Syndicate: Roundtable 24 – M by Macanudo Myer’s Rum

Editor’s Note:  This is our YouTube edition of our Roundtable that was featured live on Facebook. On the Smoking Syndicate Roundtable 24, the Cigar Coop Coalition tackles the M by Macanudo Myers’s Rum. This is the seventh installment of the M by Macanudo series. M by Macanudo is a series of flavored cigars produced by General Cigar. One of the offerings, the M by Macanudo Myers’s Rum, is infused with