Day: June 17, 2026

Today, we review the Montecristo Bardstown. The Montecristo brand is part of the Tabacalera USA portfolio and is primarily sold by Altadis U.S.A. The Montecristo Bardstown is distributed by Santa Clara Cigars, which is also part of Tabacalera USA. Santa Clara serves as the distribution arm for JR Cigars and Casa de Montecristo. While the Montecristo Bardstown is available at these two retail stores, Santa Clara ensures its nationwide distribution.

Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigar Company joins Smoke Night LIVE to discuss the growth of his cigar brand and the unconventional journey that led him into the premium cigar industry. Before launching LaVega, Aaron spent years working as a chef, cooking for restaurants and high-profile clients, while also pursuing a passion for music that included starting a record label and performing in several bands. On this episode, we’ll dive into

Hamptons Cigar Manufactory & Museum has announced the release of its America’s 250th Birthday Commemorative Five Pack. The pack is being offered exclusively to members of the company’s #MVPElite Club. “I wanted to give back to America on its 250th birthday with this special pack. Our country was built on immigrants, and as a first-generation immigrant, it is my honor and privilege to say thank you. I hope others who

Powstanie Cigars has announced the release of the 250th American Anniversary War Bear. This release features the Powstanie War Bear 2025 Perfecto in commemorative 250th-anniversary packaging. The cigars are packaged in a Cerakote metal shell. Because the Cerakote pattern can vary, Powsanie says each box is a one-of-a-kind collector’s piece. The 2025 War Bear cigar showcases two wrappers—Ecuadorian Habano and Mexican San Andrés—in an unbalanced barber pole design. The binder

For a company that built a lot of its reputation on ultra-clean, polished blends using tobaccos from multiple countries, the Davidoff Puro Dominicano feels like a pretty major shift in direction. Instead of leaning on Ecuadorian wrappers or balancing tobaccos from all over Latin America, this release puts the entire spotlight on the Dominican Republic and everything Davidoff has spent decades building there. On paper, the idea sounds simple enough,