On El Oso Fumar Takes Take 367, Tom Lazuka of Asylum Cigars and CLE returns for the annual Father’s Day Show. This will be the sixth year Tom has done this show. On this show: Chat about the custom Asylum cigar being created for Bear’s upcoming wedding Wedding plans and why this cigar will be such a special part of the celebration The New York Knicks’ NBA Championship and why
On the evening of June 10, 2026, The Tobacconist of Greenwich hosted the Titans of Tobacco Experience. The Tobacconist of Greenwich didn’t just put together an event; it put together what was a one-of-a-kind experience. This experience brought together six of the most influential “houses,” along with their principals and their families, to raise money for Cigar Rights of America (CRA). About 300 people attended the experience at the Tamarack
The Cigar Industry Report (Edition 694) 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 Arturo Fuente Cigar Club Celebrates 30th Anniversary Arturo Fuente Cigar Club, the luxury cigar lounge co-owned by Carlos “Carlito” Fuente and
The Creature is no longer confined to sampler packs. Tatuaje has announced that Creature From Tatuaje is now shipping to retailers, marking the first time the cigar has been released in its intended full-size format. While the blend debuted as part of the Monster Mash sampler in 2021 and later appeared in the Monster Smash collection in 2024, those releases featured different sizes rather than the cigar’s original dimensions.
Today, we review the All-Beef Hot Dog from Freddy’s. Up until a couple of years ago, Freddy’s was known as Freddy’s Steakburgers and Custard. As the former name indicates, it is known for its steakburgers and custard. While those are still the primary menu items offered by Freddy’s, other items include chicken sandwiches, bowl options (without sandwich bread), a variety of side dishes, and hot dogs. The hot dogs caught
Today, we announce the contest winner of our Drew Estate Herrera Estelí Prize Pack. This includes the following: The prize pack includes: Herrera Esteli Domino Set Herrera Esteli Bandana Herrera Esteli Notepad Herrera Esteli Bottle Opener Drew Estate Spray Can Lighter (Not Used) You can watch the drawing in the embedded video below! Thanks to Altadis U.S.A., and thanks to everyone who entered!
Six cigar manufacturers joined forces earlier this month for a fundraising event benefiting Cigar Rights of America (CRA), raising more than $228,000 for the consumer advocacy organization. Held June 10 at Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut, the Titans of Tobacco event was organized by The Tobacconist of Greenwich and drew approximately 300 attendees from across the country. According to the retailer, the evening generated $228,350 through a live auction
Arturo Fuente Cigar Club, the luxury cigar lounge co-owned by Carlos “Carlito” Fuente and Ciro Cascella, celebrated its 30th anniversary this past week. The first Arturo Fuente Cigar Club opened in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, back in June of 1996. At the time, a concept like this was almost unheard of. While today we see the Dominican Republic as a destination for cigars, it was not always so. “Think about this young
Today, we review the Montecristo Bardstown. The Montecristo brand is part of the Tabacalera USA portfolio and is primarily sold by Altadis U.S.A. The Montecristo Bardstown is distributed by Santa Clara Cigars, which is also part of Tabacalera USA. Santa Clara serves as the distribution arm for JR Cigars and Casa de Montecristo. While the Montecristo Bardstown is available at these two retail stores, Santa Clara ensures its nationwide distribution.
Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigar Company joins Smoke Night LIVE to discuss the growth of his cigar brand and the unconventional journey that led him into the premium cigar industry. Before launching LaVega, Aaron spent years working as a chef, cooking for restaurants and high-profile clients, while also pursuing a passion for music that included starting a record label and performing in several bands. On this episode, we’ll dive into