Category: Cigar Reviews

Casa Carrillo has begun shipping its new Ascend cigar to retailers across the country, making the latest addition to the company’s Perez-Carrillo Series available to consumers. Ascend becomes a regular production release alongside established blends in the series, including Pledge, Allegiance, La Historia, and Encore. Produced at the Casa Carrillo factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic, the blend features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan Estelí binder and Nicaraguan fillers.

For this July 2026 contest, we are offering up a special prize pack from Drew Estate. One lucky winner will get One Five Pack of Undercrown Dominicano El Tigre Toro Cigars One Four Pack of Nica Rustica Shade Cigars One Deadwood Dominicana combination Straight/V-Cutter ** One DE 25 branded Spray Can Lighter (*) * Note: Accessories are not warrantied. These have been unused before we have put in the contest,

Forged Cigar Company has announced the release of the new Bolivar Cofradia and Bolivar Cofradia Oscuro 770s – two new 7 x 70 formats of each blend. “Both Cofradia and Cofradia Oscuro have long been among the best buys in humidors,” said Joe Krzyston, Brand Manager of Bolivar Cigars, in a press release. “Now those same cigars are available in a bold new size. These 770s are for lovers of

Today, we announce the contest winner of our Cigar Coop Coalition Sampler Pack giveaway.  The sampler includes cigars selected by our team. These are personal REGULAR PRODUCTION favorites of the member listed, but loved by the Coalition as a whole: Aladino Classic Toro (From Tripp Waldrop, Let’s Get Pairing) Espinosa Habano No. 4 (From Bear Duplisea, El Oso Fumar Takes) Foundation Highclere Castle Toro (from Erron Nielsen, Cigar Coop) Perdomo

Casa Carrillo has informed retailers that it is shipping the latest installment of the Perez-Carrillo series, Ascend. Ascend becomes the fifth regular production line in the Perez-Carrillo series. This line pays homage to cigar smoking as a journey or a climb that progresses. Each of the vitolas represents this: Saddle (Robusto), Ridge (Toro), and Peak (Gordo). According to Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr, the Ascend utilizes an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over Nicaraguan

Patina Cigars has announced it has partnered with Canadian Craft Cigars to handle its Canadian distribution. “I am really excited for the opportunity to enter the Canadian market. Barry’s commitment to boutique brands is second to none, and I couldn’t imagine a better fit for Patina,” said Patina owner and founder Mo Maali in a press release. Barry Hannah of Canadian Craft Cigars added, “We are honored that Patina Cigars

Emperors Cut Cigars has announced a new limited production cigar known as Prophecy. Prophecy was developed with Manuel Inoa of the La Aurora factory in the Dominican Republic. Presented in a 7 x 52 vitola, the blend features an African Cameroon wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and fillers from Nicaragua, Pennsylvania, and the Dominican Republic. Prophecy is listed on the company’s web-site being sold in 5-count bundles for $100.00/bundle. “Prophecy is a

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), The Leaf Master Tobacco Trading Company, and La Palina Cigars are teaming up for a cigar known as Yalla Habeebi. The cigar will make its debut at the 2026 World Cigar Show, beginning November 10 in Dubai, and will be a limited offering for the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council Countries). In addition, the Yalla Habeebi will have a limited one-time release at the 2027 Premium

A new cigar brand focused entirely on Colombian tobacco has officially launched. Named La Colombiana, the project was announced on Colombia’s Independence Day and is centered around showcasing tobacco grown exclusively in Colombia. According to the announcement, the cigar is intended to celebrate the country’s tobacco-growing tradition while introducing Colombian tobacco to a broader audience. The project was developed in collaboration with master blender Chico Rivas, who worked alongside