For more than 20 years, Kristoff Cigars has been a respected name in the premium cigar industry. This week on Smoke Night LIVE, Glen Case makes his first-ever appearance on the show to discuss the journey that has shaped the company since its founding in 2004—the successes, the challenges, and the lessons learned along the way. We’ll dive into what the future holds for Kristoff Cigars, explore the realities of
Today, we review El Pulpo, The Squid from Artesano Del Tobacco. The Squid was introduced in 2025 as an extension to the company’s El Pulpo line. El Pulpo translates to “The Octopus” and is Artesano’s second brand. While a squid is not an octopus, it is a “distant” cousin in that both squid and octopi are cephalopods with tentacles. Owners Billy and Gus Fakih seek customer engagement on the sizes
Bunny Droppings Cigars has announced the release of Label Boy. “Label Boy is about owning your story,” said an unidentified spokesperson for Bunny Droppings Cigars in a press release. “People spend their lives being categorized, judged, and defined by others. This cigar is a reminder that labels don’t make the person, the person makes the label.” The packaging has a brightly colored pattern reminiscent of what is on premium handbags
Editor’s Note: This is our YouTube edition of our Roundtable that was featured live on Facebook. On the Smoking Syndicate Roundtable 24, the Cigar Coop Coalition tackles the M by Macanudo Myers’s Rum. This is the seventh installment of the M by Macanudo series. M by Macanudo is a series of flavored cigars produced by General Cigar. One of the offerings, the M by Macanudo Myers’s Rum, is infused with
The Alec Bradley Fine & Rare line was created to highlight limited blends built around specific combinations of aged tobaccos, often considered the first 10-tobacco blend. Each release in the series is treated as its own project, using a particular set of tobaccos that may only be available in those quantities once. When those components run out, the blend effectively retires and the next edition becomes something entirely different. The
For June 2026, our contest is a Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Prize Pack! The prize pack includes: Herrera Esteli Domino Set Herrera Esteli Bandana Herrera Esteli Notepad Herrera Esteli Bottle Opener Drew Estate Spray Can Lighter (Not Used) It’s straightforward to enter. In the comments, tell us if you think the Cigar Industry (Manufacturers and Retailers) are effectively using AI in their marketing well. This contest will be open until
West Tampa Tobacco Co. Dark Time Today, we review the West Tampa Tobacco Co. Dark Time. This is a limited edition cigar that is West Tampa’s most premium offering to date. The cigar made its debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. The Dark Time is produced at the NACSA factory in Nicaragua. It’s actually the second West Tampa release from NACSA, following Boliche Blvd. Dark Time
United Cigars has announced that the 2026 Independence Firecracker is now shipping to retailers, marking this year’s installment in the company’s long-running Firecracker collaboration series with Arnold Andre. Created to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States, the cigar measures 3½” x 50 and features the signature Firecracker fuse cap that has become a hallmark of the series. The blend includes ligero tobaccos from the Dominican Republic and
Hamptons Cigar Manufactory & Museum has announced The Commish Corona. The Commish Corona draws its name and spirit from the countless local commissioners across every principality of the United States. Hamptons Cigar Manufactory & Museum is a boutique premium cigar manufacturer and cultural institution. Founded by veteran journalist and entrepreneur Lak Vohra, it operates across Florida and South Carolina. The Commish is also dedicated to a famous commissioner, NFL Commissioner
Many of your favorite cigars come in either maduro or claro wrapper variations. But beyond the difference in color, what exactly separates a maduro from a claro? And which drink pairings work best with each? On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, Robby Ras steps into the ring to represent the rich, dark world of maduro wrappers, while Randy Griggs makes the case for the lighter, brighter claro side. Grab your