Editor’s Note: This is our YouTube edition of our Roundtable that was featured live on Facebook. On the Smoking Syndicate Roundtable 24, the Cigar Coop Coalition tackles the M by Macanudo Myers’s Rum. This is the seventh installment of the M by Macanudo series. M by Macanudo is a series of flavored cigars produced by General Cigar. One of the offerings, the M by Macanudo Myers’s Rum, is infused with
The Alec Bradley Fine & Rare line was created to highlight limited blends built around specific combinations of aged tobaccos, often considered the first 10-tobacco blend. Each release in the series is treated as its own project, using a particular set of tobaccos that may only be available in those quantities once. When those components run out, the blend effectively retires and the next edition becomes something entirely different. The
For June 2026, our contest is a Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Prize Pack! 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) It’s straightforward to enter. In the comments, tell us if you think the Cigar Industry (Manufacturers and Retailers) are effectively using AI in their marketing well. This contest will be open until
West Tampa Tobacco Co. Dark Time Today, we review the West Tampa Tobacco Co. Dark Time. This is a limited edition cigar that is West Tampa’s most premium offering to date. The cigar made its debut at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. The Dark Time is produced at the NACSA factory in Nicaragua. It’s actually the second West Tampa release from NACSA, following Boliche Blvd. Dark Time
United Cigars has announced that the 2026 Independence Firecracker is now shipping to retailers, marking this year’s installment in the company’s long-running Firecracker collaboration series with Arnold Andre. Created to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States, the cigar measures 3½” x 50 and features the signature Firecracker fuse cap that has become a hallmark of the series. The blend includes ligero tobaccos from the Dominican Republic and
Hamptons Cigar Manufactory & Museum has announced The Commish Corona. The Commish Corona draws its name and spirit from the countless local commissioners across every principality of the United States. Hamptons Cigar Manufactory & Museum is a boutique premium cigar manufacturer and cultural institution. Founded by veteran journalist and entrepreneur Lak Vohra, it operates across Florida and South Carolina. The Commish is also dedicated to a famous commissioner, NFL Commissioner
Many of your favorite cigars come in either maduro or claro wrapper variations. But beyond the difference in color, what exactly separates a maduro from a claro? And which drink pairings work best with each? On this episode of Flavor Odyssey, Robby Ras steps into the ring to represent the rich, dark world of maduro wrappers, while Randy Griggs makes the case for the lighter, brighter claro side. Grab your
La Flor Dominicana (LFD) has announced it will release nine more of its Espejo de Litto humidors. This humidor debuted at Procigar 2026 as part of the annual Gala Auction in the Dominican Republic earlier this year. The humidor features the iconic Litto Gomez silhouette and 150 cigars of three unreleased La Flor Dominicana blends. It sold for $51,000 USD at the Gala Auction. The name Espejo de Litto, translated
Viso Horny has announced a new limited-edition release named Ligador Fantasma, a cigar intended to recognize the often-overlooked individuals involved in cigar production and blending. According to the company, the project was inspired by the blenders, tobacco specialists, and factory workers who play a role in creating cigars but rarely receive public recognition. The name, which translates to “ghost blender,” references those contributors working behind the scenes throughout the cigar-making
After debuting at the annual ProCigar Auction in the Dominican Republic earlier this year, La Flor Dominicana’s Espejo de Litto humidor project is set for a wider release. The first humidor from the collection sold for $51,000 during the auction. La Flor Dominicana has now announced that nine additional humidors will be made available worldwide, including the U.S. market, with each carrying an MSRP of $20,000. Each humidor includes