The Beast returns, bringing with it bold and dynamic flavors not for the faint of heart. This bodacious blend is among the few that prominently feature Perique, normally a condiment tobacco, as the main component. Composed of 51% genuine St. James Parish Perique with a supporting cast of C&D’s proprietary Red Virginia Cavendish and a whisper of Dark-Fired Kentucky to…
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Peterson Celebrates Their 160 Year Anniversary
The world’s longest continually operating pipe manufacturer, Peterson Of Dublin, is celebrating their 160th anniversary with a special stamp for pipes made in 2025. As part of their anniversary year celebration, Peterson released a limited number of Charles Peterson Collection Deluxe System pipes in Barley finish — each of which has the special 2025 stamp. Additionally, Peterson is releasing a…
Filtered vs. Unfiltered Pipes: A Look at Market Preferences
Pipe smokers use filters primarily to reduce the amount of tar and nicotine from the tobacco smoke, creating a cooler, milder smoke by absorbing excess moisture and potentially mitigating “tongue bite” while also allowing for a more controlled smoking pace, preserving the tobacco’s flavor by slowing down the smoke draw; however, some pipe smokers prefer to smoke without a filter…
MARCH 2025 LCA CIGARS
Available starting March 7th La Sirena Super Sea Monkeys The March 2025 spotlight release is the La Sirena Super Sea Monkeys, a deep-sea delight: Inspired by vintage aquarium novelties, this release blends nostalgia with La Sirena’s oceanic theme. Featuring a rare Nicaraguan Cameroon Negrio (Maduro) wrapper — an ultra-fermented, rich, and dark expression rarely seen. Master blender Raul Lanuza pioneered…
SMALL BATCH FOLKLORE 2025 By Cornell & Diehl
Available starting February 25 at 6 PM A tribute to the traditions and customs of cultures across the globe, including those held dearest at Cornell & Diehl, Small Batch Folklore celebrates five distinct flue-cured Virginia varietals, ranging from specially processed Red and Orange, dark matured Mahoganys and vintage Canadian Brights. Additionally, the blend is accompanied by genuine St. James Parish…
VILLIGER’S LIMITED RELEASE SERIES
As the name implies, the VLR (Villiger Limited Release) series is a collection of various limited edition cigars. The cigars within the series don’t share much in common with one another, a trend that continues with the two newest entries. The VLR No. 049 is a 6 x 52 toro that uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper over a Mexican…
VILLIGER ADDS NEW CUELLAR BLEND
First there was the milder 92-rated Cuellar Kreme Connecticut. Then, Villiger added the fuller bodied 94-rated Cuellar Black Forest (Maduro). Now, Villiger has added something in the middle, the Cuellar Caribe Habano. I’m usually happy to sample any new cigar with a Habano wrapper, so when I got a chance to smoke Villiger’s newest, I was immediately attracted to the…
TOBACCO TACTICAL EXCLUSIVE CIGAR
Tobacco Tactical’s mission is uniting the tactical and cigar communities, with tobacconists playing a vital role. Through their collaboration with Villiger Cigars, they’re presenting a cigar that blends tradition and innovation. The Villiger 1888 Nicaragua 6×52 Box-Pressed Toro is a testament to Tobacco Tactical’s shared commitment to quality, crafted with precision at the Villiger de Nicaragua Factory. This Limited Edition…
February 7th LCA Release
Oddjob 3yr by Cavalier GenèveThree years ago, Oddjob became one of LCA’s most iconic releases. Now, it’s back for a final hoorah – aged to absolute perfection. Sporting the same legendary blend, from the same original production, dressed in a new commemorative 3rd anniversary band for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Nearly all tobaccos in this this 6×52 masterpiece — the…
US COURT OF APPEALS UPHOLDS LIMITS OF FDA’S PREMIUM CIGAR REGULATION
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in the case of Cigar Association of America et al. v. United States Food and Drug Administration et al upheld the vacatur of the deeming rule of premium cigars upholding the decision by Judge Amit Mehta. The Premium Cigar Association was one of the three parties challenging the FDA…