Steve Saka announced that Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust is revamping StillWell Star — keeping only the Aromatic No. 1 as the “Aromatic Dulce Maduro” with two sizes. Other classic StillWell Star ligas are being discontinued and nearly sold out. Full update on the blog.
Cigar Aficionado reports that the 2026 Habanos Festival — originally set for February 23–27 in Havana — has been postponed amid fuel shortages, power disruptions, and travel concerns in Cuba. The event, tied to Cohiba’s 60th anniversary, does not yet have new dates. Full details on the blog.
Plasencia Cigars has confirmed that a fire occurred at one of its farms in Estelí, Nicaragua. The situation has been contained and no injuries were reported.
The company expressed gratitude to first responders and the Estelí cigar community for their swift support.
Full statement and details on the blog.
Ferio Tego has unveiled Metropolitan 30 Years, a limited-edition 6″ x 50 toro celebrating 30 years of the Metropolitan brand. Handcrafted in the Dominican Republic by the Quesada family, this anniversary release features Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos under an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Limited to 2,500 boxes, shipments begin late February. Full details on the blog.
Cigar Dojo and Aganorsa Leaf have announced ReviveR Maduro — a darker evolution of the beloved 2018 release.
Mexican San Andrés wrapper, double Nicaraguan binder, and Aganorsa Corojo 2012 at the core. Limited to 300 boxes of 10.
Exclusive to Atlantic Cigar Company.
Goes live February 27 at 12PM ET.
Full breakdown on the blog.
SmokeInn.com has begun the presale for Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust’s Year of the Pausers.
Two 6″ x 48 pigtail cigars honoring Michelle and Tom Pauser — each with its own distinct blend and factory.
Free commemorative coin included with box presales. Estimated delivery late February through March.
Full details on the blog.
LES FINES LAMES has introduced Le TAG – Clip, a slim 8mm double-blade cigar cutter with an integrated pocket and money clip.
Cuts up to 100 ring gauge and available exclusively through select retailers — not online direct.
Find your LFL retailer and see it in person.
Full breakdown on the blog.
Micallef White officially launches February 26 at 10AM EST — with early access exclusively at 2GuysCigars.com.
The newest addition to the Micallef Color Series delivers smooth complexity and refined balance.
Click “Notify Me” and be first in line.
Full details on the blog.
Jonathan Drew Sann and Drew Estate have announced J.SANN & SON — a 7,200 sq. ft. cigar culture center opening in Wynwood, Miami in Spring 2026.
The venue will include a 500-cigars-per-day family factory, exclusive house brands, a world-class cigar bar, live music, and a chef-driven kitchen.
This is the next chapter in the Jonathan Drew story.
Full details now live on the blog.
Smoke Inn Cigars has acquired Protocol Cigars.
Production stays at La Zona & AJ Fernandez, Juan Cancel remains involved, and the focus is on long-term availability and stability.
New chapter. Same Protocol DNA.
Full breakdown on the blog.