Category: Cigar Reviews

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

Casa 1910 has announced a strategic investment and equity partnership with Smoker Friendly, giving the U.S. retailer an ownership stake in the Mexican cigar company as both businesses look to expand the presence of Mexican-made premium cigars in the American market. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. According to the companies, the partnership includes both an investment and a long-term retail alliance centered on growing the market for

On July 22, 2026, Altadis U.S.A. held a launch party for the Montecristo Espada Conquistador in Coral Gables, Florida, at the historic Miami Biltmore Hotel. The event featured retailers, partners, media, and influencers. In attendance were new Tabacalera USA CEO Charles Gibb, Director of Product Capability Rafael Nodal, Vice President of Marketing Oliver Hyams, as well as brand managers Marina Tuntes and Gabe Diaz. Tabacalera USA CEO Charles Gibb The

Trinidad Tommy Bahama Island Collection Breeze Today, we review the Trinidad x Tommy Bahama Island Collection in the Breeze (Toro) size. About a year ago, Altadis U.S.A. announced it was entering into a collaboration with the Tommy Bahama lifestyle brand. For Tommy Bahama, it’s not the brand’s first foray into the cigar industry. A few years ago, the brand collaborated with Island Lifestyle Importers for a series of accessories. At

Davidoff Brand Ambassador Alex Weghorn joins Smoke Night LIVE to talk about the journey that led him to representing one of the most recognizable brands in premium cigars. Then we’ll put his expertise to the test with a series of real-world scenarios, challenging him to choose the perfect Davidoff cigar for each occasion. Grab a cigar, pour yourself a drink, and join us for another fun episode of Smoke Night