Category: Cigar Reviews

Wildfire Cigar Company has announced its latest limited release, Radio Octave. According to Wildfire Cigar Company, “This release showcases the lighter, more elegant side of Wildfire’s blending philosophy— delivering intricate layers of flavor and a sophisticated tempo from the first light to the final third.” Radio Active is produced at Tabacalera William Ventura. It features a five-year-old Ecuadorian Corojo, with a Sumatra binder and a filler consisting of tobaccos from

Artesano Del Tobacco has announced it is shipping the Churchill size of its Viva La Vida Connecticut. This was a cigar that was previewed at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. The Churchill became the third size in the Viva La Vida Connecticut Line “Our clients have always played an important role in helping shape our brands,” said Billy Fakih, Gus Fakih, and Ivan of Artesano Del Tobacco.

Wildfire Cigar Company has begun shipping Radio Octave, the latest release in the company’s made-to-order monthly series. The cigar is offered in a single 5¾” x 48 vitola and is produced at Tabacalera William Ventura. The blend features a five-year-aged Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper over a Sumatra binder, with fillers that include Nicaraguan tobaccos, Criollo 98, and Corojo Ligero. According to the company, the profile offers notes of cream, peanuts, leather,

Artesano Del Tobacco is expanding its Viva La Vida Connecticut lineup with the addition of a Churchill vitola, with shipments scheduled to begin July 2 for retailers that placed pre-orders during the 2026 PCA Trade Show. The new size measures 7 x 54 and joins the existing Viva La Vida Connecticut portfolio. According to the company, the Churchill was developed after receiving requests from retailers and consumers for a larger

Rocky Patel Thirtieth Anniversary Limited Edition Today, we review the Rocky Patel Thirtieth Anniversary Limited Edition. In 2025, Rocky Patel celebrated his thirtieth anniversary in the cigar industry. As he has done with many of his career and personal milestones, Patel created a special anniversary cigar, the Rocky Patel Thirtieth. That particular release has been described as a limited production. Alongside that release is what is described as a more

Retailers have begun to receive Altadis U.S.A.’s Jogo Bonito World Cup 2026 sampler. This sampler pays homage to the 2026 FIFA World Cup being contested in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The name Jogo Bonito is Portuguese for “The Beautiful Game.” The sampler contains 11 cigars across six different Altadis U.S.A. brands. Included in the sampler are: A total of 1,000 samplers were produced. The cigars come in a

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to kick off across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Altadis U.S.A. is releasing a limited-edition cigar sampler inspired by the tournament. Called the Jogo Bonito World Cup 2026 Sampler, the collection takes its name from the Portuguese phrase meaning “The Beautiful Game.” The sampler includes 11 cigars representing several brands in the Altadis portfolio and is limited to 1,000 boxes. The

As celebrations for the United States’ 250th anniversary continue, Mayflower Cigars has introduced a commemorative release called the Mayflower Dawn of America. The limited edition cigar is a special reserve version of the company’s flagship Mayflower Dawn blend. While the regular release uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper, the Dawn of America replaces it with a Connecticut shade wrapper grown in the United States and aged for seven years. According

Punch Cigars is adding a new regular-production cigar to its lineup, this time centered around the brand’s longtime mascot. Called Mr. Punch, the release pays tribute to the character that has appeared on Punch packaging for decades. The blend uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Nicaraguan Jalapa Seco binder with Nicaraguan fillers. Production takes place at the Scandinavian Tobacco Group factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. According to the company, the

Forged Cigar Company has announced it is adding the Mr. Punch by Punch cigar. This is a new regular production offering under the Punch brand that pays homage to the famous Mr Punch mascot. The Punch brand was created in 1840 and was named after the European puppet show character Punch and Judy. The mascot featured under the Punch brand is based on that character. Over the years, Scandinavian Tobacco