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I have worn many hats in my life up to this point: I started out as a photojournalist for the Dallas Morning News and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, then transitioned to photographing weddings—both internationally and in the U.S.—for more than a decade. After realizing that there was a need for a cigar website containing better photographs and more in-depth information about each release, I founded my first cigar blog, SmokingStogie, in 2008. SmokingStogie quickly became one of the more influential cigar blogs on the internet, known for reviewing preproduction, prerelease, rare, extremely hard-to-find and expensive cigars, and it was one of the predecessors to halfwheel, which I co-founded.

LH Cigars Announces Limited Aniversario

The new cigar was created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the company’s products being sold in the U.S. market. It’s also Nick Syris’ tribute to the Cohiba Siglo VI.

Warped Ships Sarto

The new release is dedicated to dog of Kyle Gellis, the company’s founder. This line marks the first time that Warped has worked with the Nicaragua American Cigars S.A. (NACSA) factory in Estelí.

Cavalier Genève Ships Black Series II Limited Release Supremos

This new limited edition vitola is modified to be slightly stronger than the company’s regular production Black Series II line. Each cigar has an MSRP of $14 and production is limited to 500 boxes of 15 cigars.

New Visol Hubbard Lighter Features Both Torch and Soft Flame Options

The new Visual Hubbard packs both a soft flame and a single-flame torch in one body. It’s like the S.T. Dupont Le Grand, but it’s about 1/30th of the price. Yes, it even pings.

Sobremesa Solita Red Slated for 2025 (Update)

The new blend is meant to be a “bolder and richer” version of the original Sobremesa blend that debuted in 2015. Dunbarton says it will take orders from retailers later this month and expects the cigars to go on sale next year.

Tatuaje Ships Two Different La Riqueza SE 2024 Cazadores to Retailers

The second vitola of the La Riqueza SE is the 6 3/8 x 44 Cazadores vitola that is offered in two different wrapper versions. One is covered in a Connecticut broadleaf rosado wrapper while the other is made with a Mexican San Andrés wrapper.

Brizard & Co. Adds Three New Mini Airflow Humidors

The new humidors are designed to hold between 12 and 20 cigars. Each measures 8.5 x 6.75 x 4 inches and has an MSRP of $599.

Foundation Ships 2024 Batch of Highclere Castle Senetjer

The cigar debuted as a limited edition in 2022 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhman’s tomb by archaeologists Howard Carter and George Herbert. The name Senetjer was taken from the ancient Egyptian word for incense, which has been translated as “of the gods” and “that which makes holy.”

Les Fines Lames Releases Duo & Trio Leather Cigar Cases

The Duo cigar case can hold up to two 64-ring gauge cigars, while the Trio can accommodate three cigars of the same size. There are four different color options.

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Teases Year of the Duque for 2025

This is the first cigar in a new series meant to honor supporters, patrons and friends of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. The first release is named after Chris Duque, a friend of the company and its people.