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This week, we’ve got something for everyone from modern classics to full-throttle boutique blends.
Oliva makes headlines with the launch of its 2025 Serie V Melanio Edición Año at InterTabac, while Drew Estate expands its BLACKENED line with a new lancero twist. Over in the industry, Fuente and Meerapfel officially part ways, and the Bocock Brothers go collegiate with Texas A&M.
But the real heavyweight this week? La Flor Dominicana. Founded by Litto Gomez and known for the Double Ligero and Andalusian Bull, this brand helped redefine bold in the boutique world and we’re shining the spotlight on it today.
Plus, our fun fact dives into the history of the term “cigar aficionado” (spoiler: thank Cigar Aficionado magazine), and this week’s curated deals include top-shelf picks from Aganorsa, Cohiba, and Drew Estate.
💸 Steals of the Week Recap
Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf Corojo Gran Toro – 30% OFF (Buy Here)
Biggest Supreme Leaf yet, packed with signature Aganorsa power and complexity.Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro – 18% OFF (Buy Here)
Full-bodied blend with bold chocolate, coffee, and spice notes in a silky San Andrés wrapper.Cohiba Red Dot – 30% OFF (Buy Here)
Medium-bodied classic with cedar, roasted nuts, and sweet Cameroon smoothness.
Let’s light up. (P.S. we have 5 premium spots left before we close them on Oct 1st)
News
This Week In The World Of Cigars
New Releases
Oliva Launches Serie V Melanio Edición Año 2025 at InterTabac 2025 (Read More Here)
Drew Estate, Hetfield, and Dietrich Add Lancero Vitola to BLACKENED Line (Read More Here)
Industry News
Meerapfel Says Arturo Fuente Relationship Has Ended (Read More Here)
Bocock Brothers Adds Texas A&M as Newest Collegiate Partner (Read More Here)
Upcoming Cigar Events
Big Smoke Las Vegas Oct 31st-Nov 1st (Register Here)
YBOR CITY CIGAR FESTIVAL Dec 7th (Info Here)
Brand Of The Week
La Flor Dominicana
Bold Blends. Big Flavor. Boutique Legacy.
Founded in 1996 by Litto Gomez, La Flor Dominicana is a Dominican powerhouse that helped redefine what boutique cigars could be. Known for pushing the limits on strength, innovation, and complexity, LFD cigars are not for the faint of heart they’re crafted for smokers who appreciate bold profiles and full-throttle experiences.
Farm-Grown Flavor, Start to Finish
LFD is one of the few vertically integrated cigar companies, growing their own tobacco on La Canela farms in the Dominican Republic and rolling every cigar in-house. From field to box, they oversee the entire process resulting in top-tier consistency, construction, and depth of flavor.
Blends Worth Trying
🔥 Double Ligero – A full-bodied beast with rich spice, espresso, and earth. Known for its power and its iconic chisel-shaped vitola.
🔥 LFD Andalusian Bull – Cigar Aficionado’s 2016 Cigar of the Year. Complex, smooth, and perfectly balanced.
🔥 La Nox – A dark, elegant maduro wrapped in Brazilian leaf, offering notes of chocolate, pepper, and floral sweetness.
For those who crave strength, craftsmanship, and legacy—LFD is a box-worthy brand.
🌐 Official Website (Click Here)
Weekly Interesting Cigar Facts
The Term “Cigar Aficionado” Was Popularized by a Magazine
While people have enjoyed cigars for centuries, the phrase “cigar aficionado” wasn’t widely used until 1992, when Cigar Aficionado magazine launched and helped spark a modern cigar renaissance.
Founded by Marvin R. Shanken, the magazine blended cigar culture with luxury lifestyle content featuring interviews with celebrities, reviews of fine spirits, and glossy photo spreads of exotic destinations. The first issue featured Winston Churchill on the cover and was so successful it sold out almost immediately.
Soon after, cigars exploded in popularity throughout the 1990s, becoming synonymous with success, celebration, and class. Hollywood stars, athletes, and even politicians were photographed with cigars, and the term "aficionado" became part of the cultural lexicon elevating cigar smoking from a habit to a hobby and identity.
So if you proudly call yourself a cigar aficionado today, you’re carrying on a title that helped reintroduce cigars to a whole new generation.
🔥 When did you first consider yourself a cigar aficionado? Hit reply and share your story!
Weekly Cigar Deals
Steals Of The Week
Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf Corojo Gran Toro (Buy Here 30% OFF)
The Aganorsa Supreme Leaf Gran Toro is the boldest expression yet in this acclaimed series, measuring a hefty 6 x 56, the largest vitola in the Supreme Leaf lineup to date. Crafted as a Nicaraguan puro using exclusively Aganorsa-grown tobaccos, this limited-edition cigar delivers the rich, signature flavor and complexity fans have come to expect from the line.
Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro (Buy Here 18% OFF)
The Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro is a rich, full-bodied cigar crafted with a dark San Andrés Maduro wrapper that delivers bold notes of chocolate, coffee, and spice. Smooth and complex, it’s known for offering a luxurious smoking experience at an accessible price point.
Cohiba Red Dot (Buy Here 30% OFF)
The Cohiba Red Dot is a premium Dominican cigar featuring a smooth Cameroon wrapper, delivering a medium-bodied profile with notes of cedar, nuts, and a touch of natural sweetness. Known for its balance and refinement, it offers an approachable yet luxurious smoke for both seasoned aficionados and newer cigar enthusiasts.