• ToG Announces From Maverick to Master – An Evening with LFD

    For decades, Litto Gomez has shaped the world of premium cigars with authenticity, courage, and innovation. From pioneering blends to industry-defining limited editions, his path from maverick to master stands as one of the cigar world’s greatest stories.

    Now you are invited to experience it firsthand — a night where craftsmanship meets character, and legacy is shared one cigar at a time.

    The LFD: From Maverick to Master 2026 Experience is extremely limited. Secure your seat for one of the most anticipated boutique cigar events of the year.

    On Wednesday, February 11th, join ToG at Z-Prime in White Plains for an evening that defines passion, artistry, and legacy. This exclusive event – LFD: From Maverick to Master – brings you closer than ever to the family behind one of the most iconic names in boutique cigars. Be among the first to experience a new World-Premiere LFD Release unveiled by Litto Gomez himself. Seating is limited.

  • Kelner Cigars Announces Kelner 80 Limited Edition

    Kelner Cigars has announced the release of Kelner LE 80, a limited-edition cigar created in honor of legendary blender Henke Kelner’s 80th birthday this December. The project is a deeply personal collaboration between Henke and his son, Master Blender and CEO Klaas Kelner, crafted at the Kelner Cigars factory in Santiago.

    The Kelner LE 80 features a sophisticated Diademas Finas (7 x 50) format wrapped in a silky Ecuadorian Habano leaf with touches of Yamasá tobacco, delivering the refined balance of sweetness and spice synonymous with the Kelner family’s Dominican craftsmanship.

    “Creating this cigar for my father was deeply personal,” said Klaas Kelner. “Every aspect of the Kelner LE 80 reflects his commitment to excellence and his influence on generations of cigar makers.”

    Hendrik Kelner added, “This cigar represents not just my legacy, but our family’s ongoing commitment to the art of fine tobacco. It captures everything I’ve loved about cigars—complexity, balance, and the unmistakable Dominican character we’ve spent decades perfecting.”

    Each Kelner LE 80 will be presented in custom-designed boxes of 10 cigars, complete with Boveda humidification, combining elegant presentation with thoughtful preservation. Production is limited to 2,000 boxes (20,000 cigars), with 1,500 boxes allocated to the U.S. market.

    The Kelner LE 80 will retail at $57 per cigar / $570 per box and will arrive at select premier tobacconists worldwide beginning in late November to early December 2025.

  • Davidoff Announces Year of the Horse Limited Edition 2026

    Davidoff Cigars is celebrating the Chinese Year of the Horse (2026) with a new Limited Edition collection that features rare cigar formats, vintage tobaccos, and exclusive gifts for collectors.


    Cigar Offerings

    The collection is inspired by the grace and independence of the Horse sign. All Year of the Horse cigars in this collection are made with a special blend composed exclusively of proprietary hybrid tobaccos, including three Dominican vintage tobaccos in the filler.

    • Limited Edition 2026 Toro Especial
      • This is a new format, 55 x 6 1/4 never crafted by Davidoff before, rolled by Master Rollers with over 15 years of experience,
      • It is a medium-intense cigar (3 out of 5) with notes of cream, chocolate, and roasted hazelnuts, offering a smoking time of 70 to 90 minutes.
      • The proprietary hybrid seeds used in the blend have a combined age of 43 years.
    • Flagship Exclusive Torpedo
      • This cigar uses the same blend as the Limited Edition toro especial but in a patented torpedo shape never used for a limited edition before.
      • It is exclusively available to Davidoff of Geneva since 1911 flagship store customers.
      • Only 600 boxes of 24 cigars are available worldwide.
      • Dimensions are 52 x 6 and the intensity is 3 out of 5.
    • Gran Toro
      • This format 56 x 6 is available solely with the limited Masterpiece Humidor.
      • The humidor is accompanied by 88 gran toro cigars, with the number 8 symbolizing good fortune and wealth in Chinese culture.
      • The intensity is 3 out of 5.

    Accessories and Design

    • Cigar Boxes: The boxes for the Limited Edition (10 cigars) and Flagship Exclusive (24 cigars) are made of dark-toned, natural wood with the auspicious red color of the Lunar New Year. Inside, they feature a stitched green frame (like a saddle pad) and a removable strap (like reins).
    • Accessories Gift Set: This set includes a white golden porcelain ashtray for two cigars, a red-and-green cigar leather case, and a golden double blade cutter (RG 60) designed to cut the big ring gauge of the toro especial. Only 328 pieces of the accessories are available as part of the Gift Set.
    • Masterpiece Humidor: This is the most valuable piece of the collection.
      • The lid features a rearing horse, hand-painted by Chinese artist Chengyu Wang and brought to life using intricate straw marquetry by French artist Agnès Paul-Depasse.
      • Only 20 pieces are available due to the labor-intensive process, which requires a full week of work per humidor.
      • Each humidor can be customized with a personalization plate.
    • Collector’s Coin: A numbered collector’s coin accompanies the Limited Edition box, the Flagship Exclusive, and the Accessories Gift Set.

    Launch Details

    • The Davidoff Year of the Horse Limited Edition cigars and accessories will be available starting November 20, 2025, at select Davidoff appointed merchants and flagship stores worldwide.
    • Launch dates and availability may vary by country.

  • Plasencia Cigars Announces El Año del Caballo

    EL AÑO DEL CABALLO – THE YEAR OF THE HORSE EDITION.

    Drawing on 160 years of family tobacco legacy, this limited release
    honors the symbolic elegance of the horse while redefining
    the art of premium cigar construction.

    The centerpiece of the Parejo Gordo (7x 58) vitola is its signature
    horse-braid cap, a rare artisanal flourish executed by a trio of expert
    craftsmen: a master buncher, braider, and roller.

    The process requires twice the time of a standard cigar and precision humidity control to maintain the cap’s structural integrity. Each braid is sealed with a dual pañuelo wrap, preserving the integrity of this heirloom-quality finish.

    The tasting journey evokes the horse’s dynamic spirit – beginning with a graceful touch of creamy cacao and soft florals, evolving into toasted woods and subtle spice, and finishing with a long resonance of roasted nuts and sun-dried raisins. Each draw embodies the balance of power and elegance that defines the Plasencia legacy.

  • Now Live – Casa Fuente Las Vegas Farewell Lounge & Humidor Tour 2025

    It’s the end of an era in Las Vegas. After 20 years, Casa Fuente is closing its doors. I visited one last time before doors close for good. As expected, inventory was pretty much depleted and very little Casa Fuente branded merchandise was available to purchase. The last day of operation is scheduled for October 19, 2025, with no details available as to what time doors are closing. Click the link above to see the full video on YouTube.

  • Tobacconist of Greenwich & Arturo Fuente Release Opus XXX 10-Year Bourbon Whiskey

    ToG and Arturo Fuente have proudly released a new limieted edition bourbon to pair with your favorite Opus X cigar. The Opus XXX 10-Year Bourbon Limited Edition is limited to 120 bottles worldwide. A spirit born of patience, precision, and purpose – the Opus XXX 10-Year Bourbon Whiskey represents the pinnacle of small-batch craftmanship.

    Crafted with a high-barley mash bill (51% Corn, 15% Rye, 34% Malted Carley) which attributes to a rare harmony that exhibits:

    Nose: Caramelized oak, vanilla bean, warm tobacco, and dark chocolate.

    Palate: Toffee, charred oak, roasted nuts, and cigar-box spice.

    Finish: Long, luxurious notes of cocoa, leather, and caramel warmth.

    Each bottle stands as one of just 120 produced worldwide, drawn from a single 10-year-old barrel, and will never be recreated. With only one barrel ever released, the Opus XXX 10-Year Bourbon embodies a fleeting moment of excellence — a toast to rarity and the pursuit of perfection.

    For cigar enthusiasts, this bourbon was hand-selected for its harmonious pairing with the Opus Xodus 2025 box, balancing spice, sweetness, and smoke in a symphony of flavor. Whether enjoyed neat, with a splash of mineral water, or alongside a fine Fuente Fuente Opus X 25th Anniversary cigar, this bourbon offers an experience that is truly unforgettable.

    Available now in very limited quanities.

  • Davidoff Announces the Grande Humidor

    Davidoff Cigars proudly unveils its latest innovation: the Grande Humidor. Handcrafted in Italy from Gaboon ebony and okoumé wood and distinguished by its generous proportions, this refined humidor offers a secure and spacious home for up to 140 cigars. Aficionados may choose between a matte or glossy finish, each highlighting the natural beauty of the wood’s striking grain.

    Davidoff Cigars, whose visionary founder Zino Davidoff created the very first humidor, has remained at the forefront of humidor craftsmanship ever since. In recent years, the brand has introduced a number of groundbreaking designs made from stone and glass, alongside unique Masterpiece Humidors in collaboration with renowned artists, modernised travel humidors and a refreshed collection of traditional models.

    2025 marks the debut of a humidor designed to please those in possession of a large cigar collection. “I am delighted to present our new Grande Humidor to our aficionados,” says Edward Simon, CSMO at Oettinger Davidoff. “With its captivating ebony grain exterior – a prized material known for its rich, deep tones and refined elegance – this humidor is a tribute to Italian craftsmanship. It offers connoisseurs not only ample space for their cigars, but also an exceptional value rarely seen at this level of quality and size.”

    A handcrafted work of art

    The Grande Humidor is a striking synthesis of natural elegance and artisanal precision – its name a nod to both its impressive capacity and the grandeur of its craftsmanship. The exterior, made from durable Gaboon ebony, boasts a rich sheen and a distinctive black-and-brown grain that varies with each piece – ensuring every humidor is truly one of a kind. Prized for its rarity and deep colouration, ebony has long symbolised luxury and exclusivity, making it a fitting material for such an exquisite creation. The interior, crafted from odourless okoumé wood, in combination with two Davidoff De Luxe regulators, preserves up to 140 cigars in optimal condition. A removable tray with wooden dividers allows for effortless organisation.

    Each unit showcases a mesmerising mirrored grain pattern, achieved through meticulous craftsmanship involving the stitching of hand-selected wood veneers. To further enhance the visual impact, every humidor is varnished and sanded five times before receiving its final matte or glossy finish. Despite its generous size, the humidor remains an elegant and understated presence in any interior that fills any spectator’s time beautifully.

    Dimensions: 480 × 280 × 200 mm | 18.9 × 11.02 × 7.87 in

    Launch & availability

    The new Davidoff Grande Humidor will be available as of 23 October 2025 at select Davidoff appointed merchants and flagship stores around the world.

  • Drew Estate Releases Nica Rustica Connecticut Shade

    Recently unveiled during Freestyle Live, Nica Rustica Shade is the next chapter in Drew Estate’s ongoing dedication to the town and people of our Nicaraguan home. Lovingly wrapped in a gorgeous, Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper, Nica Rustica Shade delivers a sophisticated and refined profile of buttery smooth flavor with hints of wood.

    Inspired by the mellow breeze in the Northern mountains and the peacefulness of a slow Nicaraguan morning, Nica Rustica Shade is a lush, relaxing comfort. Nica Rustica Shade invites you in with a smooth and balanced core of flavor, marked with layers of intricate complexity. Built from luxury but priced for anyone’s indulgence, Nica Rustica Shade serves as a new chapter in our dedication to the towns and people of our Nicaraguan hometown.

    Available in three sizes: Coronita (4 x 46), Robusto (5 1/2 x 54), and Toro (6 x 50.

  • Now Available – Davidoff Chefs Edition 2025

    Embracing the strong connection between haute cuisine and premium handmade cigars, Davidoff has partnered with the culinary elite to create the Chefs Edition 2025. The limited-edition toro cigar is the remarkable outcome of a collaboration between Davidoff’s Master Blenders and five renowned international chefs that share eleven Michelin stars between them. The result is a medium-intense cigar with a medium to full body. 


    BLEND INNOVATION 

    Davidoff’s Master Blenders experimented with a variety of tobaccos and ageing techniques. Highlights of the blend include a Dominican San Vicente that was aged for 15 years, a Dominican hybrid tobacco and a Dominican Piloto that was aged in Yagua bales for 5years.

    THE PACKAGING
    As with previous Chefs Editions, the innovative packaging enhances the appeal for collectors. The ten toro cigars are presented in an elegant, substantial box made of solid wood. The marble lid is inspired by a chopping board. 

    Limited to 17,500 boxes (175,000 cigars), boxes of 10, with a MSRP of $550.00 per box.

  • Now Live – Drew Estate Undercrown 10 Flying Pig Cigar Unboxing (International Exclusive)

    In November 2024, Drew Estate announced an international release of their Undercrown 10 in a new size, the highly coveted flying pig. This chunky little guy found his forever home and I’m excited to share this unboxing with you. Undercrown 10 is one of my favorite blends with eye-catching presentation and a flavor profile not to be missed. Click the link above for the full unboxing on YouTube.