We’re used to premium tobacco coming from Central America, the Caribbean islands, South America and even Africa, but what about Europe? For the newest installment of Macanudo’s Emissary series, General Cigar Co. turned …

This was a big year for anniversaries in the industry, and we rated some of the newest celebratory smokes in this issue of Cigar Insider . Romeo y Julieta is one of the cigar world’s most iconic brands, and has been on …

Milder cigars with thinner ring gauges once reigned supreme, but tastes and trends have changed. Today, thicker, more full-bodied cigars are quite popular in the handmade market, and Black Label Trading Co. has …

The May/June issue of Cigar Aficionado has just gone to the printers, meaning that it will be a little while before it’s on newsstands or in your mailbox—but you won’t have to wait around to see the top scores. We …

He has more than 50 years of experience in the industry, but even a true veteran like Ernesto Perez-Carrillo can still find something different to explore. The Cigar Aficionado Hall of Famer has released a cigar line …

Last year, the Cuban Trinidad brand turned 55 years old and Habanos released the Cabildos Edición Limitada to celebrate the milestone. Two major launch parties were also thrown for Cabildos—one in England and the other …