Category: Cigar Reviews

Plasencia Cigars has announced the launch of a new brand campaign titled “Born of This Land,” marking 160 years since the Plasencia family began growing tobacco in 1865. The campaign represents the latest phase of Plasencia’s ongoing brand evolution, following the introduction of an updated logo, visual identity, and redesigned cigar packaging. While those changes focused largely on the company’s visual presentation, Born of This Land shifts attention toward the

Multiple sources are reporting that Lars Tetens, perhaps one of the earliest pioneers to introduce flavored cigars into the premium cigar industry, has died. Lars Tetens is often considered one of the most unconventional figures in the premium cigar industry. In addition to being a cigar maker, he has also been a musician, artist, chef, and leather craftsman. An air of mystery has always surrounded Lars, as he tends to

Procigar has begun registration for its 2027 annual festival, scheduled to take place in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, from February 16 to 19, 2027. In another development, this year’s festival will proceed without Davidoff. A representative from Procigar confirmed that Davidoff and its factory, TABADOM Holdings, have left the organization and will not participate in the event. Procigar is an organization of cigar manufacturers based in the Dominican

General Cigar is releasing the Hoyo de Monterrey New Legends Sampler that will include a soon-to-be-released cigar known as Le Hoyo. New Legends features four Toro cigars. Three of the cigars come from the recently revamped core lines of Hoyo de Monterrey Rojo, Oscuro, and Shade. The fourth cigar is the new Le Hoyo opening. Each comes in a pre-humidified sampler pouch. Le Hoyo features a Honduras OSA wrapper over

Drew Estate is marking its 30th anniversary with DE30 Rewards, a six-month consumer rewards program that will include exclusive merchandise as well as two limited-edition cigar samplers. The program allows consumers to earn points through Drew Estate cigar purchases, visits to participating retailers, events, and other brand-related activities. Points can then be redeemed for items created for the company’s 30th anniversary, including hand-painted artwork from Subculture Studios and DE30 apparel.

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we’re joined by Kendrick Woolstenhulme and Brandon Oveson, founders of Apostate Cigars. Since launching the brand, Apostate has made a name for itself with distinctive releases such as Death Mask, The Deseret, Feathered Serpent, The Sword of Laban, and more. We’ll talk with Kendrick and Brandon about the origins of Apostate Cigars, what it takes to build a new cigar brand from the ground

Drew Estate has announced two DE30 Limited Edition sampler packs. These sampler packs feature two never released sizes to several popular Drew Estate brands. DE30 is Drew Estate’s campaign highlighting the company’s 30th anniversary. Coinciding with Drew Estate’s 30th anniversary, the company is introducing a new DE30 Consumer Rewards Program. The program runs from September 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. During this period consumers can earn points for each

When I think of La Flor Dominicana cigars, I think of power. The Double Ligero and the Andalusian Bull were some of the strongest cigars to hit the market at the time of their release. I even remember the Colorado Oscuro giving me a hard time back in the day. These blends were bold and felt larger than life. LFD has gone back to their roots with the Carbon Flower.

The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (PROCIGAR) has opened registration for the 19th annual PROCIGAR Festival, scheduled for February 16–19, 2027, in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. The annual event provides cigar enthusiasts with a behind-the-scenes look at the Dominican Republic’s premium cigar industry. The 2027 schedule will once again include factory and tobacco field tours, educational sessions, cigar-focused discussions, tastings, cultural events, and evening activities hosted by PROCIGAR

Hoyo de Monterrey is giving cigar smokers an early look at its upcoming Le Hoyo line, including the cigar as part of the newly announced Hoyo New Legends Sampler. The four-cigar sampler features toro-sized versions of Hoyo de Monterrey Rojo, Oscuro, Shade, and the new Le Hoyo. Each cigar measures 6″ x 52, with the sampler arriving pre-humidified. For the Le Hoyo blend, Hoyo de Monterrey has selected a Honduran