Reading Time: 2 minutes Alec Bradley Filthy Hooligan and Shamrock cigars have returned for 2023, shipping just in time for St. Patrick’s Day and Barber Pole cigar fans.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Two down, one more to go, Diesel Cigars will ship Simple Fool, the second Diesel Fool’s Errand trilogy release in March. The Nicaraguan-forward cigar will also be introduced with a collectible tarot card that opens an interactive game. Learn more here.

Reading Time: 2 minutes If you already love Aganorsa Leaf’s affordably-priced JFR Lunatic Maduro cigars, get ready to enjoy two new vitolas based on popular demand. In addition to the two new cigars, Aganorsa is also adding a JFR Super Toro Fresh Pack. Learn more here.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Some cigars are luxurious, then there’s the Cohiba Spectre selection. This 2022 release is beyond opulent with an impressive back story, too. The wrapper is a first for the series, the binder’s a hybrid, and only 600 boxes were made. Learn more here.

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Gran Habano Cigars 20th Aniversario selection celebrates the brand’s 20 years of success in a limited edition, three vitola release. In this video Gary smokes the 5”x52 El Sueño (“The Dream”). See what other Gran Habano cigar it also reminded him of.   

Reading Time: 3 minutes How does a great former cigar maker become a feature filmmaker? When believes he’s got a story worth telling. In this case, it’s former Drew Estate co-founder, Marvin Samel, who is taking his first film, iMordecai, on a nationwide tour.

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Cigar Association of America claims that the effects of the FDA’s proposed ban on flavored cigars could cost the premium cigar industry a revenue deficit to the tune of nearly $4 billion. Read on to see the CAA’s arguments against the ban.

Reading Time: 2 minutes With 2023 being the Chinese ‘Year of the Rabbit,’ Punch Cigars is releasing the Punch Spring Roll cigar. The fifth in the line’s limited edition series, it’s been called “the yin” to the original Punch Egg Roll’s “yang.” Learn all about it here.

Reading Time: 4 minutes In 2022 Gary reviewed the regular production Stillwell Star Aromatic No. 1. Now he’s back with his review of the limited production Stillwell Star Holiday Y2022. Watch his review now and discover how they both differ and what they share in common.

Reading Time: 4 minutes All three Sancho Panza cigar lines recently got a blending and branding makeover by Matt Booth, Justin Andrews, and the HATSA blending team. Gary chose the Double Maduro Toro for this NS review. So, was it double the pleasure? Check it out now.