Episode 95 of Let’s Get Pairing (LGP) features pairings with a pre-release of the Pariah Cigars No 39 Red. Pariah Cigars is a brand from Tabacalera Familia Disla (TBFSA). The brand features Kevin Baxter, an industry veteran known as “the ghost blender,” who will serve as its focal point. The theme centers on how the “outcast” or “pariah” can contribute a wealth of creative ideas. Baxter is recognized for his
Today, we are reviewing McDonald’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets. This limited-edition item debuted in 2020 and has returned periodically. In 2026, the Spicy Chicken McNugget returned, and that’s the version we are reviewing today. Simply put, this is a spicy variant of McDonald’s Classic Chicken McNugget. It is essentially the same as the Classic McNugget, but the breading and coating include a blend of spicy seasonings. The classic Chicken McNugget has
Crowned Heads has announced its new event cigar, Starwood. It pays homage to the iconic Starwood Amphitheater in Nashville, Tennessee. The theater opened in 1986 and operated until 2006, before being demolished in 2007. Starwood replaces Blood Medicine as Crowned Heads’ event cigar, as Blood Medicine was recently added as a limited-edition line. “Starwood was more than a venue, it was a rite of passage for so many people in
Maya Selva Cigars has announced the tenth installment of its Chinese Zodiac series, the Flor de Selva Año de la Cabra (Year of the Goat, which takes place in 2027). The cigar will debut at InterTabac 2026. The Año de la Cabra is a Honduran puro in a 6 x 56 Gordo, presented in ten-count boxes. One unique feature is the darker-colored wrapper at the foot, designed to emulate a
Casdagli Cigars has announced the Dominita line of the Petit Exquisito collection. This line makes its debut at Intertabac 2026. The Petit Exquisito Collection is a series of petite cigars that pay homage to different countries. The Dominita pays homage to the Dominican Republic. It features 100% long-filler Dominican tobaccos cultivated at Leo Reyes’ farms in Navaratte in the Dominican Republic. It is also produced at Reyes’ Flor de los
Penelope Bourbon has teamed up with Alec Bradley Cigars for the second installment of its annual Cigar Sessions whiskey series. Cigar Sessions: Chapter 2 is a six-year-old American whiskey bottled at 117.4 proof, with the blend developed specifically to pair with medium to full-bodied cigars. Unlike simply attaching a cigar brand to the release, Penelope’s blending team worked with Alec Bradley’s cigar blenders throughout the development process. “Whiskey and
J.C. Newman Cigar Company has released its Brick House Bricktoberfest 2026 cigar. This is a limited-edition release that coincides with the company’s annual October Bricktoberfest promotion. This is the fifth year in a row a Bricktoberfest limited-edition cigar has been made, and the ninth year in a row the company has had a Bricktoberfest campaign. Consistent with last year’s release, the Bricktoberfest is designed to be enjoyed with an Oktoberfest-style
At InterTabac 2026, Aganorsa Leaf will introduce the JFR Clara, an exclusive designed for the international market outside the United States. It’s highlighted by a lighter (Clara) wrapper and is designed for cigar enthusiast who desire a lighter profile without sacrificing flavor. “JFR Clara represents a different side of JFR,” said Fabien Ziegler, International Sales Manager of Aganorsa Leaf in a press release. “The goal was to create something elegant
Don Emmanuel Cigars is adding a fourth size to its Anunnaki line, introducing the Anunnaki Enki, a 6 x 54 figurado that will make its debut at InterTabac 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. Unlike a new blend extension, Enki uses the same seven-tobacco recipe found throughout the Anunnaki line. The blend was co-created by Don Emmanuel and Eladio Díaz and is produced at Tabacalera Díaz Cabrera in the Dominican Republic. The
On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, we announce the newest inductees into the Cigar Dojo Hall of Fame! Over the years, we have recognized Dojo members who have gone above and beyond to help make our cigar community what it is today. From their contributions and dedication to the friendships they’ve built along the way, these members have played an important role in shaping the Dojo. It’s been a