Welcome to another week in the world of cigars where ancient traditions meet today’s most exciting releases.
This week, we're digging into the roots of cigar history with a fun fact that dates all the way back to the Taíno people. We're also tracking major brand news (including a big Fuente distribution shift), showcasing two must-attend cigar festivals, and highlighting a bold new Firecracker from El Baton.
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💸 Curated Weekly Deals
E.P. Carrillo La Historia El Senador – 63% OFF (Buy This Deal Here)
Tatuaje Corojo August Release - HYPE NEW DROP (Pre Order This Limited Line Here)
Cohiba Blue – Smooth everyday luxury at 53% OFF (Buy This Deal Here)
1876 Reserve – Creamy Connecticut classic at 55% OFF (Buy This Deal Here)
Camacho Triple Maduro Robusto – All-Maduro beast at 51% OFF (Buy This Deal Here)
News
This Week In The World Of Cigars
New Releases
Crowned Heads Blood Medicine B-Positive Coming Next Month (Read More Here)
El Baton Cameroon Firecracker Begins Shipping to Retailers (Read More Here)
XIKAR Hedron Lighter Gets Widespread Release (Read More Here)
Industry News
Davidoff Madison In New York Reopens (Read More Here)
Arturo Fuente, Meerapfel End Distribution Agreement (Read More Here)
Upcoming Cigar Events (New Section)
Big Smoke Las Vegas Oct 31st-Nov 1st (Register Here)
YBOR CITY CIGAR FESTIVAL Dec 7th (Info Here)
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Weekly Interesting Cigar Facts
The First Cigar Smokers Were Indigenous Americans
Long before cigars became a global luxury, indigenous peoples of the Caribbean and Central America were the original cigar aficionados. When Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World in 1492, he observed native Taíno people rolling and smoking dried tobacco leaves, calling the practice “sikar”—a word that eventually evolved into “cigar.”
These early cigars were often rolled in palm or plantain leaves rather than tobacco wrappers, and they were used not just for pleasure, but for spiritual and ceremonial purposes.
European explorers were fascinated, and tobacco quickly spread across the continent—kicking off a global cigar culture that began with a sacred tradition and turned into a symbol of status, relaxation, and craftsmanship.
So next time you light up, remember: you’re not just enjoying a cigar—you’re taking part in a ritual that’s been passed down for over 500 years.
🔥 What part of cigar history fascinates you most? Reply and share your favorite cigar origin story!
Weekly Cigar Deals
Steals Of The Week
E.P. Carrillo La Historia El Senador Robusto (Buy Here 63% OFF)
A tribute to Ernesto Perez Carrillo Sr., this box-pressed gem features a lush Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper, Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, and Dominican–Nicaraguan fillers. Medium to full-bodied, it delivers a layered experience of dark chocolate, coffee, black pepper, roasted nuts, and subtle black cherry, culminating in a long, creamy finish. Critically acclaimed, it landed at #2 in Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 of 2014, receiving a 93-point rating (El Senador) alongside the 95-rated E‑III.
Cohiba Blue (Buy Here 53% OFF)
The Cohiba Blue is a medium-bodied Dominican cigar offering approachable luxury with a fresh look. Wrapped in a silky Honduran Habano (Olancho San Agustín), it houses a balanced blend of premium Dominican, Honduran (Jamastran), and Nicaraguan (Ometepe) fillers, all tied together with a Honduran binder. Expect sweet, creamy notes of cocoa, caramel, and cinnamon, underlined by touches of earth, cedar, and subtle spice. It's crafted for everyday enjoyment without sacrificing the renowned Cohiba quality.
Tatuaje Corojo T110, Cohetes, and Avion Pre Orders (Buy This HYPE Release)
This August, Tatuaje introduced rare Corojo-wrapped versions of three fan favorites crafted at the My Father factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. Each cigar features a rich Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper over an all-Nicaraguan blend, delivering bold, earthy depth and enhanced spice.
1876 Reserve (Buy Here 55% OFF)
The 1876 Reserve is a budget-friendly Dominican cigar line that punches well above its weight. The Connecticut-wrapped version offers a smooth, mellow smoke with creamy and subtly spiced notes, perfect for casual, everyday enjoyment.
Camacho Triple Maduro Robusto (Buy Here 51% OFF)
A fearless full-bodied powerhouse, the Camacho Triple Maduro Robusto stands out as the world’s first cigar made entirely from Maduro tobacco—from wrapper to binder to filler. Each leaf is deeply fermented in a Mexican San Andrés shade to deliver explosive flavors of earth, dark roast espresso, cedar, with nuanced hints of anise and raisin that linger through its long, charry finish. Crafted in Honduras and perfected over approximately 84 blend trials, this cigar is a must for aficionados seeking bold complexity and supreme craftsmanship.