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La Flor Dominicana Fresh Pack Announced | New 5-Cigar Sampler Shipping June 2026
Let's be honest. La Flor Dominicana has never been shy about doing things its own way, from powerhouse blends to cigars that stand out in any humidor. And we love that. But sometimes a company has to go with the times...and this is that moment. Now the company is taking [...]
Cigars in Paradise: Casa de Campo’s New Cigar Festival
Let’s be honest. There are a lot of cigar events now. Some are great. Some are excuses to sell samplers. Some are just herfs with lighting only slightly better than your cousin's shed (I mean "man cave"). Then something comes along that makes you stop and say, ok…this one might [...]
Black Star Line Cigars Announces Eugene Bullard Cigar Debuting at PCA 2026
Black Star Line Cigars proudly announces the debut of its newest release, the Eugene Bullard rolled by La Zona, which will premiere at the PCA Convention & Trade Show in 2026. This limited-production cigar honors the extraordinary legacy of Eugene Bullard, one of history’s most remarkable and often overlooked trailblazers. Born in 1895, Bullard [...]
Editorials
Newbie Gadgets And Things You May Want To Avoid
We were all newbies at one point and like any new hobby it’s a lot of fun getting into all the toys and gadgets that go along with it. Cigars are no different. Just trying to tackle all the different brands, blends and sizes to find what you like can [...]
Cool Breath Review: The $79 Solution to a $3 Problem
I Bought the Cigar Breath Gadget Facebook Wouldn’t Stop Showing Me If you smoke cigars and use Facebook or Instagram, you have seen the ads. Over and over. It is like someone decided cigar smokers have two problems. Breath and impulse control*. *That last one might be on target. Although [...]
Cigar Press Updates Privacy Policy (Please Do Not Panic)
You may have seen many companies update their privacy policies lately. Lawyers. Regulations. Serious words. Very official. We did the same. At Cigar Press, we believe in transparency. If we are going to completely ignore your privacy, you deserve to know exactly how. Important Privacy Changes Taking Effect April 1 [...]
Cigars Accessories
A $16 Amazon Lighter That Turns You Into a 1970s Magician?
There are cigar lighters, and then there are “ladies and gentlemen, for my next trick…” lighters. I saw this lighter pop up on social media a couple of times. It reminded me of a 1970s magician. Suddenly, I’m less “guy enjoying a cigar” and more “guy about to saw [...]
Flat Flame Lighter by LES FINES LAMES
I just returned from a trip to Spain to find a lovely gift from the team at Les Fines Lames. Initially known for their cigar-cutting knives and later for their punch bracelets, they have expanded into lighters. Frankly, this is a great move and a nice addition to their offerings. [...]
Interview with Charlie Albanetti, Creator of Abbina Craft Sipping Sodas
What goes well with a cigar? A crisp, Abbina Craft Sipping Soda. Something Charlie Albanetti knew when he set out to create a cigar pairing soda. CP - I read that you’re a foodie at heart and even got into perfumery when an illness kept you from enjoying food for [...]
Cigars 101
Five Cigar Mistakes Everyone Notices
There are no official rules for cigars. Smoke what you like. Cut it how you like. Enjoy it your way. Well...that is not entirely true. I say there are no rules. I say smoke what you want...no one is judging, but that is a lie. There are still a few [...]
Pairing Cigars
The L’Atelier Surrogates is just one example of a cigar that we’ve enjoyed on many occasions with some type of root beer. Any number of cigars from My Father, Tatuaje or L’Atelier, for example would be perfect options. It may not be the fanciest, but chances are your local [...]
Cigar Flavor Descriptors
Ah.. the wonderful world of cigar reviews and descriptions. Sometimes reading cigar reviews can be as colorful as the personalities behind them. It’s not uncommon to hear people say that they didn’t get any of the same notes from a cigar as the review they read. When someone writes a [...]
