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New Releases and Industry Momentum Build Ahead of PCA 2026

March 6, 2026

Global Cigar Industry Faces Disruption as Major Cuban Festival Is Postponed

February 6, 2026

Happy New Year from Cigar News Exchange

January 1, 2026

Our Approach to Cigar Journalism

December 22, 2025

BREAKING NEWS, INDUSTRY

PCA 2026 and Emerging Trends Signal a New Era for Premium Cigars

April 6, 2026

The State of the Cigar Industry: What Enthusiasts Should Watch

December 22, 2025

Test Post Industry

December 18, 2025

3rd test help

December 17, 2025

second test breaking now

December 17, 2025

GUIDES, HOW-TO

David Wong
May 22, 2026

CULTURE

Culture Test

Damien Black
October 20, 2025

ARTISANS

Meet the Masters: Inside the World of Cigar Rollers

Damien Black
October 21, 2025

PAIRINGS

The Perfect Match: Pairing Cigars with Whiskey, Coffee, and Cognac

Damien Black
October 21, 2025

LOUNGES

SMōK Cigar Lounge & Tapas

Damien Black
November 7, 2025

BRANDS, COMMUNITY, EVENTS, FESTIVALS, TRADE SHOWS

BIG SMOKE LAS VEGAS 2025

Damien Black
November 6, 2025

Davidoff Mini Cigarillos Review: Luxury Flavor in a Compact Smoke

June 1, 2026

Don Pepin Garcia Vegas Cubanas My Father Review: Old-School Cuban Character with Nicaraguan Power

June 1, 2026

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Editor's Pick

Dive into our editor's top selections for must-read content that informs, inspires, and intrigues.

EDITOR'S PICK

Meeting Carlos “Carlito” Fuente Jr.

Damien Black
November 7, 2025

Our Approach to Cigar Journalism

Damien Black December 22, 2025

Meeting Rocky Patel

Damien Black December 14, 2025

Meeting Carlos “Carlito” Fuente Jr.

Damien Black November 7, 2025

ARTISANS

Meet the Masters: Inside the World of Cigar Rollers

October 21, 2025

Culture Test

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BREAKING NEWS, INDUSTRY

PCA 2026 and Emerging Trends Signal a New Era for Premium Cigars

April 6, 2026

Damien and David back at it in Las Vegas BIG SMOKE 2025

BIG SMOKE LAS VEGAS 2025

November 6, 2025

COMMUNITY, REVIEWS, TRAVEL

The Tinder Box Palm Springs: A Timeless Destination for Premium Cigar Lovers

Damien Black
June 1, 2026

CIGAR ART, CIGARS, CNE JOURNAL, PAIRINGS, REVIEWS

Plasencia Alma del Cielo: A Cigar That Lives Up to Its Name

Damien Black
December 27, 2025

CIGAR ART

The Pause Between Hours

Damien Black
December 22, 2025

CIGAR ART

Embers of Experience

Damien Black
December 22, 2025

The Cigar Lounge Experience: More Than a Place to Smoke

Damien Black December 22, 2025

Cigars as Art: Craft, Ritual, and Expression

Damien Black December 22, 2025

Why Pairing Matters: Elevating the Cigar Experience

Damien Black December 22, 2025

Latest Cigar Art Pieces

Damien Black December 20, 2025

Cigar Art

Damien Black December 19, 2025

SMōK Cigar Lounge & Tapas

Damien Black November 7, 2025

The Tinder Box Palm Springs: A Timeless Destination for Premium Cigar Lovers

June 1, 2026

Macanudo Emissary Review: A Global Blend with Refined Complexity

June 1, 2026

Davidoff Mini Cigarillos Review: Luxury Flavor in a Compact Smoke

June 1, 2026

Don Pepin Garcia Vegas Cubanas My Father Review: Old-School Cuban Character with Nicaraguan Power

June 1, 2026

Ever ask yourself when is the best time to smoke and enjoy a cigar?

May 22, 2026

Ashton Imported Handmade Review: Timeless Smoothness and Luxury Craftsmanship

May 13, 2026

The Tinder Box Palm Springs: A Timeless Destination for Premium Cigar Lovers

Damien Black June 1, 2026

Macanudo Emissary Review: A Global Blend with Refined Complexity

Damien Black June 1, 2026

Davidoff Mini Cigarillos Review: Luxury Flavor in a Compact Smoke

Damien Black June 1, 2026

Don Pepin Garcia Vegas Cubanas My Father Review: Old-School Cuban Character with Nicaraguan Power

Damien Black June 1, 2026

Ever ask yourself when is the best time to smoke and enjoy a cigar?

David Wong May 22, 2026

Ashton Imported Handmade Review: Timeless Smoothness and Luxury Craftsmanship

Damien Black May 13, 2026

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