On August 15, 2026 Cigar Coop celebrates its 16th anniversary in operation and we have a very special giveaway with this Alec Bradley 54 quart cooler. This is a big and durable Sasquatch cooler branded with the Alec Bradley logo. It also has a built in bottle opener on the side. It’s straightforward to enter. In the comments, tell us if your favorite Alec Bradley Cigar or a Alec Bradley
Today, we announce the contest winner of our Montecristo Prize Pack for July 2026. This includes an Montecristo Ashray, Montecristo Lapel Pin, and Montecristo Cap. You can watch the drawing in the embedded video below! > Thanks to Altadis U.S.A., and thanks to everyone who entered!
Sometimes a company’s newest release is actually a look back at where it all started. Wildfire Cigar Co. has announced the return of The Revivalist, the fourth cigar in its made-to-order limited series. According to the company, the blend is a reworked and matured version of the cigar that originally launched the Wildfire brand, bringing an updated take on its earliest release. Produced at Tabacalera William Ventura in the
Lampert Cigars has announced it is shipping its Limitada 2026 release and also bringing back the Limitada 2025 for another run. As the name indicates, these are limited releases. The Limitada 2026 features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Habano 2022 binder. Fillers are from Jalapa, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic. Meanwhile, the Limitada 2025 blend still features an HVA wrapper over a Habano 2000 binder and fillers from Brazil,
On Prime Time Special Edition 194, we are honored to welcome Enrique Seijas, owner of Matilde Cigars as our special guest. We will cover what is happening at Matilde Cigars, and tonight we will also pay homage to Enrique’s father, the late José Seijas who had a long and distinguished career in the cigar industry. Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Lure/Valcari Tall Tales Segment,
Cohiba Rubicon Box-Pressed Robusto Today, we are reviewing the Cohiba Rubicon in the Box-Pressed Robusto format. For those familiar with Cohiba, this brand is considered the most ultra-premium within the STG portfolio. In other words, these are some of the more expensive cigars offered by STG. In 2025, news emerged about a new cigar called the Cohiba Rubicon. This offering is being introduced at a price point under $10. Specifically,
Domain Cigars has been awarded U.S. Design Patent D1,132,493 S for its cigar box liner. The patent, titled “Cigar Box Liner,” was filed on March 28, 2024, and issued on June 30, 2026. The issued design patent protects the ornamental appearance depicted in the patent drawings, showing the liner as positioned inside a cigar box. Domain Cigars sought to design a box that could improve on things such as positioning
For years, the Flavor Odyssey astronauts have explored the farthest reaches of cigar and drink pairings. On this episode, however, they encounter a fellow traveler from the tobacco cosmos: Johnny Tobacconaut himself, Matt Booth. Matt joins hosts Robby and Randy for a journey through the world of Room101 cigars, exploring the drinks that pair best with some of the brand’s most popular blends. So grab your favorite Room101 cigar, pour
More than two decades after its debut, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has begun shipping an updated version of its Diamond Crown MAXIMUS line, featuring new packaging and a revised blend while keeping pricing unchanged. The refreshed release remains available in 20-count boxes across the existing lineup. According to the company, the blend has been adjusted to offer a fuller profile while maintaining the character that longtime MAXIMUS smokers expect. “Diamond
The Cigar Association of America (CAA) has announced the first recipients of its new Leadership in Commerce and Leadership in Advocacy Awards, recognizing lawmakers and industry members for their work on cigar-related legislation and advocacy during the 2026 legislative session. According to the association, the awards recognize efforts that affected premium cigar taxation, retail regulations, consumer access, and small businesses across several states. The Leadership in Commerce recipients include: Illinois: