Boutique heat and cigar culture secrets headline this week.

El Mago drops The Beach Blend, Avowed expands with Hallowed Hands, and we break down the boutique brands to watch in 2026 plus Drew Estate’s latest retail move.

Cavalier Genève takes the spotlight with its signature 24K gold diamond, and we decode the hidden “secret code” behind cigar ring gauges.

Let’s light up.

STEALS OF THE WEEK

[60% OFF] Big Brand Premium 10 Cigar Variety Sampler
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[80% OFF] Gurkha 125th Anniversary XO Bundle
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[40% OFF + Free Shipping] AJ FERNANDEZ DIAS DE GLORIA 4-CIGAR TASTING SAMPLER
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This Week In The World Of Cigars
NEW RELEASES
  • El Mago Releasing The Beach Blend Next Week Read More

  • Avowed Cigar Company Introduces New Core Line, Hallowed Hands Read More

INDUSTRY NEWS
  • Top 5 Boutique Cigar Brands to Watch in 2026 Read More

  • Drew Estate, Jonathan Drew Partner for J.Sann & Son; Enter Cigar Retail & Domestic Manufacturing Read More

CAVALIER GENEVE

Luxury with a Signature Touch

Cavalier Genève is one of the most recognizable boutique brands on the market and not just because of the gold diamond on the wrapper. Founded by Sébastien Decoppet, this Swiss-born brand blends European refinement with bold Latin American craftsmanship.

Handmade primarily in Honduras, Cavalier cigars combine elegance, balance, and standout presentation without sacrificing flavor or performance.

Why Cavalier Stands Out

  • The iconic 24K edible gold diamond embedded in many blends

  • Boutique production with strong quality control

  • Balanced profiles that range from creamy and refined to bold and rich

  • A brand that feels luxury-forward but still enthusiast-driven

Cavalier doesn’t chase trends it builds identity.

Blends Worth Trying

THE RING GAUGE MEASUREMENT HAS A SECERT CODE

Ever wondered what that number next to a cigar size really means?

The ring gauge isn’t measured in millimeters or centimeters—it’s measured in 64ths of an inch.

So if you’re smoking a 50-ring gauge cigar, that means the diameter is 50/64 of an inch. A 64-ring gauge? That’s exactly one full inch thick.

This old-school measurement system dates back to the early days of standardized cigar production and has stuck around ever since. It’s one of those quirky traditions that makes cigar culture unique.

And here’s the fun part: a larger ring gauge doesn’t just mean a thicker cigar it often means a cooler burn and more complex flavor transitions, since there’s more filler tobacco influencing the blend.

🔥 What’s your sweet spot 46, 50, 54, or are you going full 60+? Hit reply and tell us your go-to ring gauge!

STEALS OF THE WEEK

Big Brand Premium 10 Cigar Variety Sampler
Includes:
1x – My Father Fonseca Belicoso (5.5×54)
1x – My Father Don Pepin Garcia Vegas Cubana Imperiales (6×52)
1x – My Father Don Pepin Garcia Original Corona Gorda (5.6×46)
1x – My Father Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Belicoso (5.5×54)
1x – My Father La Duena No. 9 (4.75×48)
1x – Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro Robusto (5×50)
1x – Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Robusto (5.5×50)
1x – Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto (5.5×50)
1x – Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Robusto (5.5×50)
1x – Rocky Patel Sun Grown Robusto (5.5×50)

In honor and commemoration of its 125th Anniversary, we are proud to bring you the dignified Gurkha 125th Anniversary Edition cigar. Using a carefully chosen blend of selected tobaccos, the 125th Anniversary blend features an oily Cubra, Habano wrapper, accompanied by an Ecuadorian, Habano binder and a complex combination of Nicaraguan, Brazilian and Dominican fillers.1x Oliva Serie V Melanio Toro (6 x 52)

AJ Fernandez’s celebrated Dias de Gloria line has a new blend that tributes to what he calls the glory days of tobacco. Put simply, Dias de Gloria Brazil celebrates the union of two exceptional worlds of tobacco, honoring the rich roots of Brazil and Nicaragua. This new blend is adorned with a spectacular Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper over a blend of Nicaraguan filler and binder tobaccos grown on Fernandez’s farms.

Premium members don't just get early access to deals, they are part of something bigger.

Private Discord lounge. Exclusive retailer codes. Monthly giveaways worth $200+. And now? Direct-from-factory pricing on our custom S&S blends launching Q1 2026.

WE PARTNERED WITH A FACTORY.

Three exclusive long filler aged and hand crafted blends. Premium members get them at prices that'll make you check the receipt twice.

The free Discord opens January 2026, but the Premium lounge? That stays locked. Different channels, different deals, different level of access.

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