Today, we are reviewing the Classic Hot Dog from Dairy Queen. This marks our first evaluation of a Dairy Queen product. While Dairy Queen is primarily known for its ice cream and frozen treats, it also offers a variety of food items. A specific subset of Dairy Queen locations, known as DQ Grill & Chill, operates as “Quick Service” restaurants, providing a full menu of food alongside their ice cream
Hamptons Cigar Manufactory & Museum has officially announced the upcoming launch of The Commander, scheduled for July 4, 2026. This release marks the 50th addition to the company’s collection and will coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States. According to Hamptons Cigar Manufactory & Museum, the release not only marks a milestone for the brand but it also honors military heritage through a cigar created to recognize generations
On Prime Time Episode 380, it’s Media Panel #24. Tonight, Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo and Kevin Shahan of Cigar Prop are back with us for another media panel. Tonight we will dive into various cigar companies looking at their strengths and areas they can improve in. This will be a most interesting discussion for sure. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties
Ceniza Fina Cigars has begun shipping its newest release, the CT Broadleaf, to retailers across the country. The cigar becomes the third regular production blend from the company since the brand debuted in 2024. The new release follows the original Corojo blend and last year’s Connecticut offering, giving the Arizona-based company a darker profile built around a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Production once again takes place at Tabacalera La iSLA in
Ceniza Fina Cigars has launched its third blend, the Ceniza Fina CT Broadleaf. Ceniza Fina is the brand owned by Sam and Rosie Lopez of Fine Ash Cigars. Like Ceniza Fina’s Corojo and Connecticut releases, the CT Broadleaf is produced at Hostos Fernandez Quesada’s Tabacalera La Isla factory in the Dominican Republic. CT Broadleaf comes in four box-pressed sizes – each in 20-count boxes. The blend consists of a Connecticut
Hiram & Solomon Cigars has announced it has shipped two limited releases: Mystic Tie and Fraternal Flame. Both cigars debuted at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. Mystic Tie is a barber pole cigar that was made for Most Worshipful Omar S Morris, Grand Master of Masons of the state of New Jersey. Fraternal Flame is a release made for Right Worshipful Larry A. Derr, Past Grand Master of
Micallef Cigars has added a Gordo size to the Blue, Green, and White Color Series lines. These three new offerings join the current Black and Red Gordo offerings. The Gordo offerings are sizes that are exclusive to Two Guys Cigars in New Hampshire. Each Gordo size measures 6 x 60. All of the Color Series Gordos come in 20-count boxes and are priced at SRP $10.29/cigar or $179.00/box. The Micallef
Wildfire Cigar Company has announced its latest limited release, Radio Octave. According to Wildfire Cigar Company, “This release showcases the lighter, more elegant side of Wildfire’s blending philosophy— delivering intricate layers of flavor and a sophisticated tempo from the first light to the final third.” Radio Active is produced at Tabacalera William Ventura. It features a five-year-old Ecuadorian Corojo, with a Sumatra binder and a filler consisting of tobaccos from
Artesano Del Tobacco has announced it is shipping the Churchill size of its Viva La Vida Connecticut. This was a cigar that was previewed at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. The Churchill became the third size in the Viva La Vida Connecticut Line “Our clients have always played an important role in helping shape our brands,” said Billy Fakih, Gus Fakih, and Ivan of Artesano Del Tobacco.
Wildfire Cigar Company has begun shipping Radio Octave, the latest release in the company’s made-to-order monthly series. The cigar is offered in a single 5¾” x 48 vitola and is produced at Tabacalera William Ventura. The blend features a five-year-aged Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper over a Sumatra binder, with fillers that include Nicaraguan tobaccos, Criollo 98, and Corojo Ligero. According to the company, the profile offers notes of cream, peanuts, leather,