Black Works Studio Expands Tiger Series for Events

It’s the Year of the Tiger, so Black Works Studio is sending three previous European exclusive tiger-themed cigars—Khan, Neon Tiger and Tiger Lily—to events in the U.S.

Villiger Announces TAA 2022 Release

For the third consecutive year, Villiger is creating a cigar for the Tobacconists’ Association of America, and it will come from a different factory than the previous two releases.

Illinois Bill Seeks to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products, Tobacco Products Infused With THC

A bill filed in Illinois seeks to not only ban flavored tobacco products, but also tobacco products that contain THC. Given the federal government’s positions on THC, it’s unclear how many products might be affected.

Caldwell Ships The King is Dead Escape Plan

After a year of hints and teasers, the limited production, box-pressed version of The King is Dead is finally shipping to stores. Welcome, Escape Plan.

Visol Adds Bison, Elk & Panther Lighters

After announcing a half-dozen new products in January, Visol Products has a trio of new $20 lighter options.

Cohiba Serie M

After nearly 10 months in the humidor, it’s time to see whether General Cigar Co.’s first U.S.-made Cohiba improved enough to justify its $30 price tag. Also, are any more flagtails damaged?

Weekly News (March 7, 2022)

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Mi Querida Triqui Traca No. 448

As I note in the bio section that appears beneath my posts, I like telling the stories behind cigars. Some are interesting, some not so…

Sin Compromiso Paladin de Saka

In June 2018, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust released a new line named Sin Compromiso, which translates to without compromise from Spanish. While the line had been…

Jas Sum Kral Plans Two Exclusives for Ristefari 2022

There are two exclusive cigars that Jas Sum Kral will bring to its annual Ristefari event at The Golden Leaf in Hobart, Ind.; both extensions…

JetLine JL-Judge V-Cutter

Last October, JetLine announced it would be filling a very obvious hole in its product lineup by releasing a new v-cutter. Named The Judge, the…