Cigar Coop is celebrating its 16th year of operation. I sit here and cannot believe that Cigar Coop is now at its sweet sixteen. It’s been a long, hard road to get here. I still can’t believe this started out as a written article to discuss getting Cafe du Monde’s iced coffee. At the time, the photography sucked and so did the articles. Cigar Coop has evolved since then, and
Stoic Equanimity Justice Today, we review the Stoic Equanimity cigar in the Justice (Toro) size from Stoic Cigars. Stoic Cigars is a relatively new company that launched late in 2024. Vance Taylor, a Utah-based entrepreneur with a passion for both cigars and philosophy, founded the line. He decided to combine the two and launch his own cigar line, Stoic Cigars. Stoic derives its name from the philosophy of Stoicism. To produce
La Aurora has opened a new cigar lounge in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, bringing the company’s cigars, rum, and coffee together under one roof. The La Aurora Cigar Lounge is located on the 11th floor of the Residence Inn by Marriott Santiago de los Caballeros. The company marked the opening with an event attended by La Aurora executives, representatives from the hotel, members of the Board of Directors
Today, we are reviewing Wendy’s Pretzel Bacon Pub Chicken Sandwich. This limited-edition offering from Wendy’s launched alongside the return of another limited offering: the Wendy’s Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger. Earlier this year, Wendy’s ran a promotional campaign called Bring It Back. The campaign let consumers choose a former Wendy’s menu item to bring back. The Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger won the vote. In August 2026, Wendy’s brought back the Pretzel
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos 90 Ańos Today we review the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos 90 Años. This is a unique cigar developed by Carlos “Carlito” Fuente to honor his father, Carlos Fuente Sr., who would have turned 90 in 2025. Don Carlos is one of the most iconic brands in the Arturo Fuente portfolio. It dates back to 1976, when it was created by Fuente Sr. While today Don Carlos is
Micallef Cigars is adding another color to its lineup, announcing Micallef Orange as the seventh entry in the company’s Color Series. Orange joins the previously released Black, Blue, Red, Purple, Green, and White cigars, continuing a series that has focused on straightforward names and affordable pricing. Micallef Orange is rolled at the company’s factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, using a Connecticut wrapper over a San Andrés Habano binder and fillers
Lure Cigars has announced its latest limited edition release, The Fat Matt. The company calls this a follow-up to the Nereus, a collaboration done with Valacari Cigars. It also pays homage to a new member of owner Lou Cross’ family. “My son’s fiancé is from South Florida and her father, Matt, is a new cigar enthusiast and now part of the family. He catches Peacock Bass in the canal system
After making its return at the 2026 PCA Trade Show in New Orleans, the Nestor Miranda Private Reserve Lancero is now shipping to cigar retailers across the country. The limited-production cigar brings back a format that has long been associated with Nestor Miranda’s personal preferences. The Private Reserve Lancero measures 6¾” x 40 and is produced by La Aurora in the Dominican Republic. For the blend, Miami Cigar &
Topper Cigar Company has released its new Topper 1894 Broadleaf and Shorty line extensions. These are cigars that were previewed at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. As the name indicates, the Topper 1894 Broadleaf uses a Broadleaf wrapper. The remainder of the blend features a Dominican binder and fillers consisting of Dominican-grown Connecticut Broadleaf. The cigars are available in four sizes: Toro: 6 x 54 (SRP $10.50/cigar)
Artesano Del Tobacco has announced a price increase of $5.00 per box for the Viva La Vida Classic and El Pulpo Octo Ocho (Culebra) lines. This change is effective immediately in the United States market only. The company has stated that it has been absorbing increased costs due to recently imposed tariffs. Artesano Del Tobacco has said there will be no increases on the following lines: El Pulpo (excluding El