Category: Cigar Reviews

Micallef Cigars will launch the seventh installment of its Color Series, the Micallef Orange. Micallef Orange continues the mantra of the color series, delivering a high-quality, premium cigar at a value price point. The Orange follows the Black, Blue, Red, Purple, Green, and White releases. The Orange will have its official launch at Two Guys Cigars on August 26, 2026. The company will ship it nationwide on September, 2026. The

Tatuaje 7th Corojo Today we review the Tatuaje 7th Corojo. Back in 2022, Tatuaje Cigars founder and owner Pete Johnson introduced his Tuxtla series. The Tuxtla Series involved taking existing Tatuaje cigars in the portfolio and replacing them with a Mexican wrapper. A couple of years later, Pete Johnson set out to work on a Corojo project. This time, instead of simply replacing the existing wrapper on several Tatuaje cigars,

It’s a doubleheader! Flavor Odyssey and Smoke Night LIVE are teaming up for a special night of live programming, with both shows airing back-to-back. On this special episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Terence Reilly joins us from Cigar Dojo Studios in Colorado to discuss the release of Crispy Boy, along with everything happening during Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival week. We’ll also preview the festivities that are happening around RMCF and

After more than six years with My Cigar Pack, founder Alexander Berezowski has announced that he has sold his ownership stake in the cigar subscription company to his longtime business partner. According to the announcement, the change affects ownership only. The company says day-to-day operations, customer service, and its relationships with members and industry partners will continue under the existing leadership team. Berezowski said he plans to shift his

Today we review the CAO Amazon Basin in the Dagger (4 x 38) size. Amazon Basin is a limited edition cigar that was first introduced in 2014. It arguably has become one of the CAO brand’s most popular releases in the past decade. The Amazon Basin is highlighted by a rare-yield tobacco known as Braganca. Since 2015, there have been many small-batch releases of Amazon Basin. The Dagger is a

In this interview, we talk to Charles Gibb, CEO of Tabacalera USA. Charles assumed the CEO role in April 2026,  and he has just completed 100 days on the job. We catch up on what Charles has learned in his new role, as well as some of the key projects and collaborations Tabacalera USA has participated in. Finally, we talk about Charles getting ready for his first trip to Nicaragua.

The Cigar Industry Report (Edition 699) 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 Casa Carrillo Ships Ascend Casa Carrillo has informed retailers that it is shipping the latest installment of the Perez-Carrillo series, Ascend.

Episode 91 of Let’s Get Pairing (LGP) features pairings with the Black Label Trading Co Macabre from Oveja Negra Brands. Macabre features a Mexican San Andrés wrapper, a Habano Ecuador binder, and all-Nicaraguan fillers. It is offered in three sizes – each in 20-count boxes. A rabito cap highlights the cigar itself. It was a cigar that made its debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, where

Today, we review KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)’s Popcorn Chicken. Popcorn Chicken is a menu item that KFC first introduced in 1992. It is essentially deep-fried white-meat chicken nuggets. Because they are small and each nugget has a unique size, it got the name Popcorn Chicken. Popcorn Chicken was a popular menu item for many years before it was discontinued in 2023. The decision came as a surprise to many, as