The Cigar Industry Report (Edition 698) 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 PCA Throws Support Behind Common Cents Act The Premium Cigar Company is throwing its support behind the Common Cents Act. This
On El Oso Fumar Takes Take #368 Bear Duplisea welcomes back Oliver Nivaud, Director of Operations for United Cigars back to the show. This is an abbreviated show where Bear and Oliver recap the El Oso Fumar x United Cigars Contest and do some post-game on America 250, and Bear’s wedding. This show aired live on El Oso Fumar Take 368 at 10:30pm ET / 9:30pm CT tonight. You can
Today, we review Shake Shack’s Hot Dog. It’s our first assessment from Shake Shack. Shake Shack is a well-known chain recognized for its hamburgers and milkshakes, but it actually started with hot dogs. Founded by Danny Meyer, Shake Shack began as a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in New York City. It quickly attracted attention, leading to the establishment of a permanent kiosk in the park. During this
Casa Carrillo has announced Encore Noir II, the second release in its Encore Noir series, with the cigar making its only U.S. debut during a launch weekend at Two Guys Smoke Shop in New Hampshire. Like its predecessor, Encore Noir II is an international release with a single U.S. retail partner. The launch is scheduled for July 24 and 25, when Ernesto Perez-Carrillo and Ernesto Perez-Carrillo III will appear at
Cigar Dojo has announced a collaboration with Aganorsa Leaf to introduce its latest cigar, the Crispy Boy. The term “Crispy Boy” is often used to describe a cold, refreshing lager or light beer. This new cigar is designed to replicate that refreshing smoking experience, aiming to provide a similar vibe for cigar enthusiasts. The blend features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over all Nicaraguan tobaccos, including a double Nicaraguan binder. Production
On Prime Time Episode 381, the one and only Rafael Nodal of Aging Room Cigars and Tabacalera USA returns to the Prime Time Show. Whether or not its Great Things are Happening Here or The Best is Yet to Come, Rafael always will have some of the amazing products he is spearheading. We will talk about this and a whole lot more. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question
Cigar Dojo and Aganorsa Leaf have teamed up to introduce Crispy Boy, a limited-edition collaboration inspired by crisp lagers, easygoing afternoons, and the simple satisfaction of a cigar that always hits the spot. In beer circles, “crispy boy” is an affectionate term for a cold, clean, and refreshing lager. Cigar Dojo’s Crispy Boy takes that same approachable spirit and translates it into an all-Nicaraguan core topped with an Ecuadorian Habano
Bolivar is expanding its Honduran-made Cofradia lineup with the addition of two new 7 x 70 cigars. The company has announced that both the Bolivar Cofradia and Bolivar Cofradia Oscuro are now available in the larger format, giving fans of oversized ring gauges another option within the brand’s portfolio. The new releases use the same blends as the existing Cofradia and Cofradia Oscuro lines but increase the size to a
What is the best cigar size and shape? On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Steve Saka joins the Dojo crew as they rank the most popular cigar vitolas using the S-Tier system. From Robustos and Toros to Corona Gordas—and don’t even get Steve started on Lanceros—the panel debates the strengths and weaknesses of each format to determine which vitolas deserve the top spot. Grab your favorite cigar and join
Today, we review the Powstanie War Bear 2025. This is the fifth installment of a limited edition series launched by Powstanie Cigars in 2019 known as Wojtek. Powstanie is a brand owned by Mike and Greg Szczepankiewicz, the owners of Cigar Hustler. Powstanie pays homage to the Polish roots of the Szczepankiewicz brothers. The name Powstanie means uprising and pays homage to the resistance movement in World War II Poland