At InterTabac 2026, Meerapfel Cigars will new limited edition project known as Project 18. Project 18 draws inspiration from the Hebrew number of life, 18. For Project 18, each year Meerapfel Cigars will open its vaults and to bring one of its cigar blends that have been aging to life for a release that will never be replicated. Meerapfel will release 180 chests, each consisting of 99 cigars. The 2026
Saint Luis Rey Tabacales Toro Today we review the Saint Luis Rey Tabacales from Altadis U.S.A in the Toro size. Saint Luis Rey is a brand with roots in Cuba. However, Max Rohr Imports acquired the trademark in the U.S. In 1996, the Honduran version of Saint Luis Rey debuted. We recently covered how Christian Eiroa worked on the original Saint Luis Rey brand in Honduras. As a result of
Ein Prosit! Oans, zwoa, drei, g’suffa! Oktoberfest is in the air, and no year would be complete without Robby and Randy raising their glasses and lighting up their cigars for Flavor Odyssey’s 8th annual Oktoberfest celebration. Grab yourself a Festbier, Märzen, Hefeweizen, Dunkel, or Bock, find a cigar to match, and join the fun as the guys explore the flavors of one of the world’s greatest beer traditions. Oh, and
Caldwell Cigar Co. is preparing to release Mooncake, a limited seasonal cigar based on the company’s Yellow Cake blend. Mooncake takes the Yellow Cake concept in a different direction, pairing the blend with a Connecticut wrapper. Caldwell describes the cigar as retaining the core characteristics of Yellow Cake while adding the smoother and sweeter qualities associated with the new wrapper. The company has not disclosed the binder or filler
Bocock Brothers Premium Cigars has announced the latest installment of its stadium series, the Mizzou Stadium Series: Memorial Stadium 100 Year Celebration. The release features a hand-painted stadium box containing Honduran Maduro cigars. It commemorates the 100th anniversary of the University of Missouri’s Memorial Stadium and its 250 million dollar rebuild. Memorial Stadium opened on October 2, 1926, dedicated to the 112 University of Missouri alumni who lost their lives
At InterTabac 2026, Les Fines Lames is introducing a new version of its Punch Bracelet, the Punch Bracelet – Rubber. The Punch Bracelet is a cigar accessory that can be worn around the wrist. It features a 7mm punch cutter nestled directly in the bracelet. Most previous versions featured beads strung together, with the cutter attached to make up the bracelet. The Punch Bracelet – Rubber replaces the strung beads
Casdagli Cigars has announced a new extension to its Daughters of the Wind Collection, the Daughters of the Wind Rosado line. The line makes its debut at InterTabac 2026 and ships this month. Daughters of the Wind is a line that pays homage to owner Jeremy Casdagli’s family’s roots in breeding and racing Arabaina horses. The Daughters of the Wind” is a famous Arabian poem written in the 6th century
S.T. Dupont Table Lighter Today, we are reviewing the S.T. Dupont Table Lighter. This lighter draws inspiration from the iconic design of S.T. Dupont’s Ligne 2 lighter. What sets this table lighter apart is its dual-flame system, which lets users choose between a flat jet flame and a soft flame. The Table Lighter was first announced in late 2025 and released in early 2026. At the time the Table Lighter
The Cigar Industry Report (Edition 706) is a one-stop place to read about Cigar Coop’s activity over the past week. It combines the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we provide throughout the week. Ordinarily, this report is published every Saturday at 8 a.m. Eastern Time. The Headlines Drew Estate Ultimate Giveaway Contest We are going huge with this contest. Prizes being given away include: Undercrown El Tigre Poker
On El Oso Fumar Takes Take #373 Miguel Schoedel of Crowned Heads and Oz Family Cigars is the special guest. Miguel is the Vice President of Sales for the combined operation of Crowned Heads and Oz. Bear catches up with Miguel, and as always peels the onion to dive deep into these happenings. El Oso Fumar Take 373 aired live on 9/6 at 10:30pm ET / 9:30pm CT. You can