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Quesada Makes Ownership, Management Changes

Sisters Raquel and Patricia have acquired ownership stakes in the company and are now leading the company's operations. As part of the changes, the company is now entirely owned by…

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Gurkha V And More Unveiled at TAA 2024

Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc. showcased several new products at the 2024 TAA Trade Show in Aruba, featuring special releases and collaborations for the coming year. The first release, the Gurkha…

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Rocky Patel Gold Label Half Corona

Welcome to the Tim Rollins channel and my review of the Rocky Patel Gold Label Half Corona.


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My Father’s El Rey de los Habanos Returns

El Rey de los Habanos back, one of the García family's first cigar lines is returning with a new look and new blend. The three-vitola line uses a dark Sumatra…

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Cigar Shop Horror Stories

The Holt's guys share their favorite horror stories from their years working in cigar shops and lounges. They spark some cigars from Tatuaje and indulge in a couple nice pours.

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Macanudo Emissary España Robusto | Cigar Review

Today we review the Macanudo Emissary España in the Robusto size. España is Spanish for Spain, and the Emissary España incorporates Spanish tobacco into the blend.
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The Bamboo & Whale Travel Humidor Set is a versatile, travel-friendly humidor designed for cigar enthusiasts. With its innovative magnetic design, the humidor can be used as a single unit…

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Partagas Announces Limited-Edition Holiday 4-Pack

Partagas has announced the Holiday 4 Pack presented in red and green, includes the Partagas Cortado and the brand’s latest release, Partagas Valle Verde, both packaged in a humidity-sealed pouch..…

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Lost & Found Announces Three New Limited-Edition Cigars

This week, Lost & Found cigars will launch three new limited-run blends crafted by founder Robert Caldwell, highlighting both his creativity and the challenges of merging with Laudisi Enterprises earlier…

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VegaFina Series 2 Coupage, Short Magnum Arrive on Shelves

Despite both having "Series 2" in their names, the two cigars are quite a bit different. One is a new vitola for the line previously known as "Fortaleza 2" and…

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Today we review Don Doroteo Cigars', The Salt of the Earth Piedra Angular.  This is one of two blends that make up The Salt of the Earth line.
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Long Live The Queen Maduro Queen’s Crest

The Long Live The Queen Maduro is an important moment: the first new cigar from Caldwell after the Laudisi acquisition, one of the first cigars from the rebuilt Tabacalera William…

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AVO Expressions Limited Edition 2024 | Cigar Review

Today we review the AVO Expressions Limited Edition 2024. For Expressions, the brand has named up with DJ D-Nice for this release.
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Deceptively Dark: Cigars That Break The Rules On Bold Strength

It's time to explore several unique premium cigar blends where the dark exterior hides a medium-strength core, bursting with complex flavors. From the richly layered Macanudo Inspirado Black to the…

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CRAFT Maquette La Maestranza

RoMa Craft Tobac's newest line is a tribute to the people who have helped get the company and the associated Nica Sueño factory to where they are today. While the…

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Tatuaje Reserva RL22 | Cigar Review

Today we review the Tatuaje 20th Anniversary Reserva RL22. This is a cigar that was released as a part of Tatuaje's 20th anniversary.
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S.T. Dupont Ships Game of Thrones Accessories | Cigar News

S.T. Dupont's Game of Thrones Collection is a series of both cigar and writing accessories inspired by the hit HBO series Game of Thrones.
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E.P. Carrillo has announced the release of the 15 Year Anniversary Cigar. As the name indicates, it commemorates the company’s 15th anniversary. The E.P. Carrillo 15 Year Anniversary is a…

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H. Upmann 180th Anniversary Review Panel

Join us as we celebrate with H. Upmann and smoke their 180th Anniversary blend. Crafted by AJ Fernandez in Nicaragua, this all-Nicaraguan recipe features a rare Medio Tiempo wrapper. And…

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How to Properly Refill a Cigar Lighter

​In this Cigar 101 video, Gary shows you how to re-fill your cigar lighters with butane, including how to properly bleed them and several other tip on how to keep…

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Oliva Advent Calendar Returning for 2024

The Oliva Advent Calendar returns in near identical form to the 2022 and 2023 versions. Inside are 25 cigars, including the elusive Serie V Lonsdale.
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E.P. Carrillo 15 Year Anniversary Coming Nov. 15

The company claims that the binder is as old as it is. The wrapper isn't far behind in its age, the company says.
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Drew Estate has revealed its seventh Freestyle Live Cigar is Deadwood Cigars' The Girl with No Name Lonsdale.
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VegaFina Year of the Snake 2025 Launching Next Month

And the award for most interesting pigtail of the year goes to...
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Matilde Special Edition Shipping Tomorrow

The new release marks first time that Matilde has utilized Peruvian tobacco in one of the company’s blends. Each cigar has an MSRP of $13.25 and they are being rolled…

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