Prime Time Episode 383 On Prime Time Episode 383, we are proud to welcome back the alpha dog, Erik Espinosa of Espinosa Cigars Prime Time Show. It’s been two years since Erik has been on the show, but there is plenty to talk about – a huge PCA Trade Show, a new factory, and the growing partnership with Guy Fieri. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the
Davidoff has announced it will release the Camacho Limited Edition 2026. This is the second release in the Camacho brand’s Boldly Built by Masters Series. The Limited Edition 2026 pays tribute to Camacho’s Master Blending Competence Center, which consists of a team of its master blenders. The Limited Edition blend features an Ecuadorian wrapper over Honduran tobaccos. The cigar comes in one size – a 56 x 6 perfecto. A
In an industry where new releases often focus on celebrating milestones or showcasing rare tobaccos, the Amar by AJ Fernandez takes a more personal approach. Introduced during the 2026 PCA Trade Show, the cigar was created in the aftermath of the fire that impacted Fernández’s Estelí operations in 2025. Rather than serving as a commemorative project tied to an anniversary or limited event, Amar was developed as an acknowledgment of
Camacho Cigars is preparing to release the second installment in its Boldly Built by Masters series, introducing the Camacho Limited Edition 2026 this September. The series debuted as a way for Camacho to focus on the people and processes behind the brand’s cigars. For the 2026 edition, the company is highlighting its Master Blending Competence Center, with the cigar being rolled in Honduras in a 6″ x 56 perfecto format.
When Cavalier Genève introduced the Cavalier Genève US Regional Exclusive in 2022, it represented more than a rebranded product—it marked the company’s broader commitment to regional identity and manufacturing control. The cigar’s history reveals how a young brand evolved its strategy while maintaining demanding production standards. The line’s origins trace back to 2016, when Cavalier released the Black Series, a San Andres-wrapped exclusive for the U.S. market. This initial offering
La Aurora Family Creed Perseverancia Robusto Today we review the Robusto size of La Aurora Family Creed Perseverancia. Perseverancia is the second installment in La Aurora’s Family Creed series. La Aurora first introduced the Family Creed series in 2025 with Family Creed Fuerte Sol. The line was meant to showcase La Aurora’s commitment to the U.S. market. In 2023, La Aurora established La Aurora USA, a subsidiary based in the
For the past several months, the Dojo crew has been working behind the scenes on a fun new platform built for cigar fanatics around the world. On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, we officially soft-launch Cigar Ranker! We’ll walk you through the site, explain how it works, highlight its features, and share the vision behind the project. We’ll also be joined by a few special guests to discuss Cigar
Valentino Siesto Cigars will add another color to its Black Series next month, introducing the new Orange Black cigar during InterTabac 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. Orange Black joins a lineup that currently includes Nero Black, Nero Black N.2, and Yellow Black. For its initial release, the cigar will be offered in a 5″ x 50 robusto format with a Maduro wrapper. The company did not provide details on the binder,
President Donald Trump has nominated Dr Heidi Overton to be the new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner. Overton succeeds Dr. Marty Makary who stepped down from the position on May 12, 2026. Currently Kyle Diamantas has been filling the role on an interim basis. Dr. Overton is currently a deputy assistant for domestic policy to President Trump. In that role she serves as an advisor to the President
Crowned Heads is bringing back Décimo, the limited-edition cigar that debuted in 2024 as part of the 10th anniversary of the company’s Las Calaveras series. The 2026 release keeps the blend from the original Décimo but shifts to three new sizes. The cigar was originally created as a callback to the Las Calaveras EL 2014 blend, which launched the annual Las Calaveras series. “The response to Décimo, two years