In 2016, La Flor Dominicana released The Andalusian Bull, a tribute to Litto Gomez’s Spanish heritage backed by the same principles that La Flor Dominican was founded upon: creating exceptional products utilizing irreplicable materials and formats, choosing quality over quantity, and refusing the limits others accept. Ten years later, The Andalusian Bull continues to be one of the most coveted and praised blends across the world of premium cigars.

The Andalusian Bull 10th Anniversary Maduro honors the blend of its predecessor, while offering a layer of depth and richness that creates a familiar yet distinctive smoking experience.

In honor of this milestone release, the binder and filler are comprised of estate grown tobaccos from our 2016 La Canela crop that have been meticulously fermented and aged. The Andalusian Bull 10th anniversary Maduro features a Maduro Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, honoring La Flor Dominicana’s longtime love for Connecticut Broadleaf and mastery of Maduro wrappers. The end result is a sweeter, richer, and darker Andalusian Bull.“The Andalusian Bull 10th Anniversary Maduro had to be an Andalusian Bull, but one that looks darker and tastes sweeter. I just want our supporters to love it as much as they love the original Andalusian Bull. That’s all I dream about,” said Litto Gomez.

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Designed with purpose, the five-year, post-roll aged Atabey Ritos is a tribute to the Goddess Atabey, delivering a smooth, balanced smoking experience that amplifies the senses. The luxurious porcelain ashtray designed by Alfonso, adorned with the iconic Atabey branding, completes the set, making it a perfect gift or collector’s item for cigar lovers worldwide.

Alfonso, the mastermind behind Atabey and Selected Tobacco, has once again redefined luxury with this release, blending tradition with innovation to create an unparalleled smoking experience. The Atabey Ritos features a flawless Ecuadorian wrapper with Peruvian and Dominican filler leaves.

The Atabey Ritos Gift Set is not just an indulgence, it’s a statement. Whether for personal enjoyment or as a gift, this set will enrich any cigar-smoking occasion. A suggested retail price of $270 has been set for the limited-edition Atabey Ritos set.

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The 2026 Bricktoberfest Churchill is a 7 ¾” x 48 cigar finished with a traditional pigtail cap. Handcrafted at J.C. Newman PENSA in Estelí, Nicaragua, this limited-edition cigar features an Ecuadorian Havana Rosado wrapper over a hearty blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos, specially created to pair with a bold, malty Oktoberfest-style lager.

Bricktoberfest celebrates a tradition that reaches back to the origins of Brick House itself. J.C. Newman was born in the only brick house in his small village in Austria-Hungary, where his family lived above the local tavern and general store. The Brick House cigar label depicts this family home, where generations gathered to enjoy beer, cigars and time together. More than 150 years later, Bricktoberfest carries that same spirit of camaraderie forward.

As part of this year’s celebration, those who purchase a ten-count box of Brick House Bricktoberfest cigars from participating retailers will receive an exclusive, hand-painted Bricktoberfest beer stein while supplies last.

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Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Size: 7 1/2 x 52
MSRP: $13.00 per cigar
Limited Run: 5,000 boxes of 13 (65,000 cigars)

As with all of the Redux Series, these are presented in a coffin style cabinet box of thirteen cigars and the retail price remains $13 per cigar. 5,000 boxes of thirteen were produced at My Father Cigars S.A. in Esteli, Nicaragua. Tatuaje did note that there are 4,300 boxes as pictured above and 700 numbered boxes – 666 of them sequentially numbered and the others marked XX which are usually saved for special occasions.
 

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“Marshawn’s name will bring people to this cigar. The blend has to bring them back,” said Bucky Heath, CoFounder and CEO of Kingmakers. “He worked with Claudio and Bryon to build a cigar with the strength his name calls for and the balance that makes it worth smoking from beginning to end.”

Oakland-born Lynch built a twelve-season NFL career on power and individuality, earning a Super Bowl title and five Pro Bowl selections. The Nicaraguan 6 x 52 cigar was made with the same conviction he brings to anything carrying the Beast Mode name. The cigar features a Habano 2000 Rosado wrapper over a Criollo híbrido binder, and Jalapa Viso, Seco, and Estelí Ligero in the filler.

“Bringing a cigar to market isn’t easy. I’ve have kicked back in lounges around the globe talking with folks from all parts of the industry, owners, the cats working in the humidors, factories, and of course other cigar smokers. The goal was to make a blend that I’d reach for myself… something that meets the mark of the Beast Mode name but also all the hands and people in the fields, rolling, testing, boxing, banding and shipping cuz it’s not just my name, everyone who put their time in to this is represented. When I light my cigar and hopefully when you get your flame out and slow down to get right, you’ll see what I’m talkin’ bout.” says Marshawn Lynch.

Presale is now live at kingmakerscigars.com/beastmode. After presale, Beast Mode by Kingmakers will be available on Cigars.com, followed shortly thereafter by select brick-and-mortar retailers.

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La Aurora Preferidos Hors d’Age 2025 LE  features a Sumatra (Ecuadorian) wrapper and binder, with long-filler tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Nicaragua. The company says every leaf in the blend has been aged for a minimum of twelve years.

“From seed to cigar, the journey for this release began 12 years ago,” says Manuel Inoa, La Aurora Master Blender. “As a result, we named it Hors d’Age, which is taken from the French cognac designation, literally translating to ‘beyond age.’ Just as Hors d’Age cognac represents exceptional quality developed through time, we set out to create an annual release that reflects the highest level of quality through expert aging and blending.” 

The lancero format takes this a step further. “The combination of these aged tobaccos in a format that accentuates the Ecuador Sumatra wrapper is something that I’ve smoked personally each year; however, I am now excited to share this format with the rest of my friends in the U.S.”  Entrusted to only the most seasoned rollers at the La Aurora factory in Santiago de los Caballeros, the lancero is particularly difficult format to roll due to the quality needed for it to smoke properly. That is, its small ring gauge means a lower tolerance of error—vs. a larger format—and requires perfect placement of the binder and filler leaves to provide for an optimal burn.

Hors d’Age 2025 LE will be available in both a Toro format (5.75″ x 54) as well as a lancero format (6.875″ x 40) and packaged in fifteen-count boxes. Only 700 boxes of the Toro, and 500 boxes of the lancero will be allocated to the U.S. market. The cigars are expected to ship to U.S. retailers in late October and are anticipated to be highly sought after by collectors and aficionados. The Toro MSRP is $472.50 per box ($31.50 per cigar) and the Lancero MSRP is $375.00 per box ($25.00 per cigar).

Also returning for its annual release is La Aurora Puro Vintage 2016, a collection that has earned a devoted following since its introduction in 2008 in international and U.S. markets. Despite its name, Puro Vintage is not a Dominican puro. Rather, the collection represents Master Blender Manuel Inoa’s annual exploration of exceptional tobacco crops—or “vintages”—sourced from around the world. Each year, carefully selected tobaccos from different harvests and growing regions are brought together to create a cigar defined by rarity, age, and complexity.

Puro Vintage remains one of Manuel Inoa’s favorite releases, particularly because of the distinctive Salomon format. That journey begins with tobacco cultivated across diverse growing regions. Ecuador, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic each contributed to the cigar’s development, with their distinctive varietals and microclimates helping shape the character of the selected tobaccos. The final blend utilizes aged filler tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Nicaragua, bound with a Brazilian binder and finished with an oily Ecuadorian Havana wrapper. Puro Vintage 2016 delivers a rich and complex smoking experience, with layers of dark wood, leather, walnuts, and wild honey, complemented by the bittersweet character of dark cocoa and subtle hints of dried tropical fruit. Developed through years of cultivation and aging, the cigar offers a deep, earthy profile marked by exceptional balance and complexity.

“The Salomon format gives this cigar a very special smoke,” says Inoa. “Its shape, the doble figurado, makes it evolve differently as it opens and closes the ring during the burning, accumulating strength at the end. A real festival of taste from around the world.”

The release will be presented in an elegant Salomon format (6.5″ x 50/60), with only 700 boxes produced worldwide. Each box contains eight cigars and carries an MSRP of $224 per box ($28.00 per cigar). U.S. shipments are expected to begin arriving at retailers in mid to late October.

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Under the Lid

• Origin: Honduras
• Factory: C.L.E.
• Wrapper: Colombian Pinareño
• Binder: Honduran Corojo
• Filler: Honduran Corojo & Colombian Pinareño
• Size: Toro (6 x 54)
• MSRP: $13 / Box of 25 – $325
• Release: April 2026
• Production: Limited Production

The Saint Luis Rey Eiroa 30th Anniversary is also available is the following sizes:

• Rothchilde (5 x 50): $12
• Torpedo (6 x 52): $12.50
• Titan (6 x 60): $13.50

Pre Light

The Saint Luis Rey Eiroa 30th Anniversary is a round parejo featuring a gold and red band with a classic old-time Cuban look to it. It is wrapped in the signature Eiroa tissue paper three-quarters of the way up. Upon removing the tissue paper, I see a somewhat oily wrapper with small bumps and minor veins with a nice milk chocolate color. The cold draw is a little flat. I don’t really pull much off of it yo be quite honest. It is cool and slightly sweet however other than that, the cold draw was a bit unflavored. This is not necessarily a bad thing as people don’t buy cigars just to cold draw them so let me get the cigar lit and go from there.

First Third

The first few puffs come in and they are very dry on the palate. There is some earthy bitterness to it, but no pepper and little to no spice. In fact, I get this very woody mushroom-like flavor from the SLR Eiroa 30th Anniversary that I did not expect, but makes sense based on what I know about this cigar. I liken it to a grilled portobello mushroom without the juice, just a dry mushroom. There’s an underlying note of freshly shelled walnut below that and it works quite nice together. But so far the first impression is the flavor is very mild, which I didn’t expect if I’m being totally honest. There continues to be a lack of pepper and spice notes, at least for me, as I continue to smoke well past just the foot of this cigar and I am left wondering – what happened?

On the other hand, the construction quality has been very good I have not experienced any issues with burn, the draw or anything else. The cigar hasn’t needed any touch ups, has been burning evenly, and is giving off plenty of smoke. The profile of this cigar is mild plus to medium for me.

Second Third

Transitioning from the first third to the second third, there is now some more pepper notes that appear at the front of the pallet and the tip of the tongue. However, the favor profile is still surrounded by more of an earthy feel. There is an introduction of some bakers chocolate but the nuttiness hangs around even more. I keep getting a hint of dry plain hummus as well so all of these notes are going well together. I can get behind it and it’s honestly quite a different change of pace from a lot of the stuff I’ve been smoking lately so it’s kind of fun. Throughout the cigar, the burn has been pretty even while giving off plenty of smoke production and breathing quite well. I would say that it’s burning at a pretty normal pace, not too fast not too slow. The cigar is not getting too hot so construction wise it’s great and the flavor is not being affected.

Final Third

In the last third, the flavor does ramp up and gets a little bit more meaty, with some char, some roasted garlic and balsamic. At this point, there is an inrush of much more pepper. In addition, I get some chard oak and some nutmeg. To be honest with you I think the last third is my favorite spot, not that the other two spots were that bad, but I think it has the most character. I am happy with the transitions in this cigar and if anything, my only wish was that what I experienced in the final third with more prevalent in the first two thirds, which would hav probably bumped this up a few extra points.

Smokin Wrap

All in all, this was a pretty good cigar, but average at best. As I said before, if the rest of the cigar was as complex as the final third was it probably would have scored a bit higher. There were no construction issues, which is honestly half the battle. After finishing the Saint Luis Rey Eiroa 30th Anniversary, I felt while it was a good cigar, I have seen better from Christian Eiroa but this cigar was without a doubt an Eiroa cigar. It had the right feel to it the entire time that any experienced smoker would most likely pick up on if they smoked it unbanded.

Smokin Facts

• Average smoking time: 1 hour 55 minutes 
• Cigars Were Purchased by Smokin Tabacco
• Altadis U.S.A. Does Not Advertise with Smokin Tabacco
• CLE Cigar Company Does Not Advertise with Smokin Tabacco

Purchase Recommendation: Try a Sample

Score: 87

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Under the Lid

• Origin: Dominican Republic
• Factory: Casa Carrillo
• Wrapper: Ecuador Habano
• Binder: Nicaragua
• Filler: Nicaragua
• Size: Box-Pressed Toro (6 x 52)
• MSRP:$13.75
• Production: Regular Production

The Perez-Carrillo Ascend is available two other sizes:

• Saddle (5 x 50) — $12.75
• Peak (6 1/4 x 58) — $14.95

Pre-Light

Looking at the packaging, like the maroon and gold foil bands. There is a primary band and a secondary band with the word “Ascend” and a third foot band that says “Casa Carrillo”. The Ascend’s primary color accents give it a very classic timeless design. The wrapper leaf has a dry texture to it, somewhat smooth and very silky to the touch. The cold draw is sweet and a moderate five out of ten on the draw scale. But let’s see how it goes down the line. This cigar does feature a nice rounded soft box press that fits comfortably in the hand. Cold draw notes are mostly sweet corn, fresh hay with some mushroom.

Find Third

The first few puffs are interesting, but they don’t wow me. What I get on my palette is some white pepper at the back of the tongue and throat, a little bit of black pepper upfront with some spice notes, but mostly a sour/bitterness that I dislike. The draw isn’t very tight, but it’s not as loose as I would like personally but it will do. The cigar does have some firmness to it when I squeeze it so I know that this is a somewhat tighter roll on the filler and binder.

As I continue to smoke the first third, I feel the cigar overwhelmingly continues to be bitter, dry and sour. There’s a flavor component to it that reminds me of the classic wet, stale coffee ground from a bad cheap coffee. Once that flavor is in my mouth when I smoke a cigar, it usually doesn’t go away. While I have had cigars turn around, I would say seven out of ten don’t. 

In terms of its burn performance, the Perez-Carrillo Ascend is burning well with a decent amount of smoke production, but I wouldn’t call it an abundance of smoke. The ash is tight and compact and after a few minor taps it still hold strong with an inch or so on the end. So far the only thing about the cigar I’m disappointed with is the flavor. in regards to everything else, it is pretty much what I would expect from Casa Carrillo who let’s face it, is known for very good quality. I really hope that the flavor turns around on the cigar, but if it doesn’t, that’s disappointing.

Second Third

Getting into the second third, the bitterness has calmed down a little bit, but the soreness still remains. Overall, the cigar still has a very dry texture and mouth feel to it with some nuttiness that reminds me of fresh shelled peanuts with no salt. There’s a little bit of red pepper and turmeric. The cigar has some changes to it, but they are mostly minimal and nothing really exciting. It just seems to be a little all over the place or mismatched if you will. It’s not the worst cigar I’ve ever smoked, but it’s definitely not one of the better ones. Again, the construction is pretty good so the cigar will score points there, unfortunately the flavor and complexity are just having an off night and I am not sure the construction is enough to carry this cigar across the finish line.

Final Third

So far the experience with the Perez-Carrillo Ascend Ridge has been like trying a new restaurant. The appetizers were alright, the entrée was ok and I know entering the final third is like waiting for the dessert. Just hoping that it brings a nice finish to the meal so I can leave the restaurant with some excitement. Yet, as it arrives and I eagerly take a dive I am sorry to say that so far the cake is dry. I get the same general flavor notes, texture and complexity. I am at the point where the cigar is one dimensional. There was not many major changes in it for me. Nothing really exciting and the bitterness from earlier re-emerges and it’s uncomfortable followed right behind it with the same soreness and I find myself sipping more often trying to continuously cleanse my pallet.

This one was tough all around. The construction was good, it burned well, but flavor wise this was not my cup of tea. Unfortunately, this cigar will be remembered by wishing it was over since the first few puffs. I didn’t even smoke it down as far as I could have because I simply couldn’t take the taste anymore.

Smokin Wrap

Casa Carrillo has had a pretty good track record, but even the greats sometimes have a bad game. I think they missed the mark with the Ascend. But you know what, that’s ok. They’ve made enough cigars that are absolute bangers. Sometimes you just don’t have a good one. If you like cigars with a darker, bitter sour flavor component this cigar might be the one for you. You might love it, but for me, I wouldn’t smoke it again.

Smokin Facts

• Cigars were purchased by Smokin Tabacco
• Casa Carrillo does not advertise with Smokin Tabacco
• Average Smoking Time: 1 hour and 32 minutes

Purchase Recommendation: Not Recommended

Score: 84

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Retailers will be able to browse Fermin Perez Cigars’ portfolio and place wholesale orders through Domain Distribution’s online platform. Centralized fulfillment from Kansas City, Kansas, will support nationwide shipping, while Domain’s sales and retailer support team will assist accounts with ordering and product availability.

The production move gives Fermin Perez Cigars a dedicated manufacturing home at Tabacalera Familia Disla as the Miami-based brand expands its presence in cigar shops and lounges. Connecting production in Estelí with online ordering and centralized U.S. fulfillment is intended to simplify the path from factory to retail shelf.

Founder Fermin Pérez Jr. will remain directly involved in tobacco selection, blend development and final approval. The cigars will continue to reflect his approach to blending, shaped by his Cuban heritage and Miami roots.

“For me, the cigar always comes first,” said Pérez. “Familia Disla gives us a strong home for production, while Domain Distribution gives our retail partners a simpler way to order, restock and keep Fermin Perez Cigars on their shelves.”

The Fermin Perez portfolio includes Bold, Classic, Esmeralda, Royal, Miami, Puro Estelí and Serie de Oro. The new arrangement provides retailers with online access to the portfolio, centralized fulfillment and dedicated distribution support as the brand reaches more accounts nationwide.

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Following the revival of the Z-Collection in 2025, Zino Cigars continues to build on the momentum with a fresh colourway for 2026. Each accessory carries the design pattern inspired by Zino Davidoff’s quest to find something unique in every tobacco leaf, this time reinterpreted in a new colour palette. “With the Z-Collection Blue, we are showing that the design language we introduced with our Green line has real staying power”, explains Javier González, SVP Head Global Marketing & Innovation at Oettinger Davidoff. “The pattern takes on a completely different character in this new colourway, yet the functionality and the value that aficionados expect from every single piece remain exactly the same. This is exactly what we set out to do: build a collection that keeps evolving while staying true to Zino Davidoff’s passion for unique cigar experiences.”

Humidors Z60, Z80, Travel Humidor Z10

The Z-Collection Blue includes three different humidors. All come with a matching Zino regulator to maintain a stable 70% to 72% relative humidity and are lined with Okoumé wood for odourless storage without any transfer of aroma to the cigars. The Z60, for 60 cigars, and the Z80, for 80 cigars, both have wooden exteriors, while the Travel Humidor has a leather exterior for a soft and elegant touch. Inside, two compartments hold up to ten cigars, and a magnetic closing mechanism on the lid adds convenience while traveling.

Cigar Cases ZS2 and ZM3

Available for two or three cigars with a ring gauge of up to 60, the Cigar Cases are made from high-quality leather for durability and an elegant touch. An ergonomic shape ensures ultimate comfort in the hand, while an adjustable length makes these cases as versatile as they are practical.

Double Blade Cutter Z2

Razor-sharp stainless-steel blades with a diameter of 21 millimeters cut a ring gauge of up to 56 on all cigar formats, making the Double Blade Cutter a must-have for any aficionado. High-quality materials, a glossy finish and satin matte handles give it an ergonomic shape that sits comfortably in the hand.

Punch Cutter Z9

Compact and fitted with a handy key ring, the Punch Cutter is perfect for on the go. Its razor-sharp stainless-steel blade cuts a ring gauge of 38 to 70 on all parejo formats. For safe handling, the blade is only revealed when the top and bottom of the cutter are pulled apart.

Lighters ZS and ZM

Both the ZS and ZM Lighters are highly functional jet flame lighters finished in part glossy, part satin matte. Both offer fast ignition and a single blue flame, differing only in size: the smaller ZS Lighter lights up to 12 cigars, while the ZM Lighter lights up to 20. A small tank window on the back of each lighter lets aficionados check the gas level at a glance.

Ashtray Z1

Made from durable ceramic with a glossy, easy-to-clean finish, the Ashtray has a distinctive triangular shape. A single notch offers space for one cigar to rest, while the modular design allows a second ashtray to be added, forming a square shape with two notches.

Launch & availability

The new Zino Z-Collection Blue will be available on October 15th, 2026* at select tobacco retail outlets, select Davidoff appointed merchants and flagship stores around the world. 

*Launch dates and availability may vary depending on country.

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