Partagas Y Nada Más Cibao Robusto (5 x 50)

Video review HERE.

(Description provided by General Cigar)

A follow-up to last year’s Y Nada Más Santiago, Partagas announced the launch of Y Nada Más Cibao, the second in the Y Nada Más line.

Remaining true to its roots in the Dominican Republic, Partagas has centered this new blend around tobacco sourced from the Cibao Valley and has partnered with the renowned, Santiago-based La iSLA factory to craft Y Nada Más Cibao.

John Hakim, brand manager for Partagas, says, “We are reimagining classic cigar traditions through a modern lens, crafting a cigar for today’s cigar smoker who wants authenticity and refined flavor. We went back to our home in the Dominican Republic and sourced from the Cibao Valley to blend our heritage with innovation, making Partagas Y Nada Más Cibao perfect for the modern smoker who has high expectations.”

The cigar is made with an Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper, a Sumatra binder, and Habano Vuelta Abajo (HVA), Criollo, and Pennsylvania Broadleaf tobaccos that pair well with Pinot Noir, Cognac, or Porter. Medium-to-full-bodied, Partagas Y Nada Más Cibao is refined and bold, and balances leathery notes of dark wood, mocha, and white pepper.

Partagas Y Nada Más Cibao is handcrafted at La iSLA in the Dominican Republic. The cigars will be presented in 20-count boxes and will ship to retailers on May 11, 2026. The line will launch with three sizes.

Available vitolas:

Robusto (5" × 50): SRP per cigar $7.99 REVIEWED TODAY

Toro (6" × 52): SRP per cigar $8.99

Gordo (6"x 60): SRP per cigar $9.99

The cigar is a medium brown and has an average feel in the hand.

The test draw after cutting the cap was good. The initial flavors at light up were sweet apple, light citrus, red pepper, walnut, earthiness, and black coffee. There was black pepper rated at 7 1/2. An interesting start.

At the first third (23 minutes) the same notes were there but there is a lot of earthiness. The sweet notes are almost encapsulated, meaning you get them in a concentrated dose with the massive earthiness following along with the black coffee. The cigar is medium bodied. The finish is apple and citrus with very good lingering black pepper. The cigar is decent at this point but not great. There's a lot of earthiness. I rated the first third 90.

As I moved through the second third (48 minutes) the word is earthy. The earthiness has increased. In fact, the notes are earthiness, black coffee, red pepper, and very faint sweetness. The cigar is medium to full bodied. The cigar lost all the major sweet notes. I rated the second third 82. Quite a fall from the first third.

The cigar lasted 1 hour 6 minutes. Earthy. Now the notes have boiled down to black coffee and earthiness. The cigar is full bodied. The finish is earthy black coffee. As you can see there's not much there. I rated the final third 78. This cigar fell off the cliff after the first third. The Y Nada Mas Santiago I reviewed last year was pretty good. It rated 93.33. A far cry from this cigar.

Overall Score: 83.33

La Gloria Cubana Intención Gran Robusto (5 x 54)

Video review HERE.

(Description provided by Forge Cigar Co.)

La Gloria Cubana is on a mission to bring back the cigar style that established it as the Original Boutique Cigar Brand decades ago: bolder blends and larger ring sizes at a price all cigar lovers can enjoy.

While La Gloria Cubana has never compromised on quality, the brand wants to journey back to its core values of crafting cigars that stand out from the competition.

John Hakim, brand manager for La Gloria Cubana, says, “Everything about this cigar is intentional. With all of the gimmicks that flood the cigar industry, we wanted to remind fans why La Gloria Cubana deserves to have a spot in their humidor. La Gloria Cubana began with the intention to create satisfying, fuller-bodied cigars at a price all cigar lovers could access, so that’s exactly what we’re giving fans. Nothing flashy, just a real quality cigar.”

Intención is a medium/full-bodied blend that packs bold, spiced notes of chocolate and leather. Full of Nicaraguan Estelí Ligero and Viso, Honduran Jamastran Viso, and Honduran La Entrada Ligero filler tobacco. It’s held together by an Indonesian binder and a Mexican San Andrés wrapper, making for a memorable smoking experience.

This full-time blend is available in 20-count boxes in the following frontmarks: Gran Robusto (5"×54), Toro (6"×52), and Gigante (6"×60). Intención is produced at Scandinavian Tobacco Group Esteli, S.A. in Nicaragua and will begin shipping to retailers on April 20th, 2026.

Available vitolas:

Gran Robusto (5" × 54): SRP per cigar $5.99 REVIEWED TODAY

Toro (6" × 52): SRP per cigar $6.99

Gigante (6" × 60): SRP per cigar $7.99

The cigar is dark and has a nice feel in the hand.

The test draw after cutting the cap was good. The initial flavors at light up were apricot with some tangy notes, brown sugar, earthiness, tanned leather, and a lot of black coffee. There was black pepper rated at 7 1/2. Not a bad start.

At the first third (27 minutes) I still had the apricot notes with brown sugar but the earthiness and black coffee are up. The sweet notes were not as prominent as they were at the light up. The cigar is medium to full bodied. The finish is apricot with black coffee and very good lingering black pepper. The cigar lost some steam from the light up to now. I rated the first third 92.

As I moved through the second third (51 minutes) the sweetness has left us. There are only minor hints of apricot and you probably won't fixate on that; rather you will notice the large increase in black coffee with an increase in earthiness also. There seems to be some leather and unsweetened dark chocolate in the mix. All dark notes with no sweetness. The cigar is medium to full bodied. The finish is black coffee with earthiness and very good lingering black pepper. I rated the second third 87.

The cigar lasted 1 hour 20 minutes. At this point there is no sweetness. There's a lot of black coffee, earthiness, and pecan. I found it a little odd that pecan notes popped up. The cigar is full bodied. The finish is black coffee with very good lingering black pepper. I rated the final third 82. The cigar started out fairly nice but it started losing sweetness immediately. 

Overall Score: 87

ERNESTO PEREZ-CARRILLO TEAMS UP WITH LA GLORIA CUBANA FOR AN EVENT-ONLY CIGAR

Ernesto Perez-Carrillo has returned to La Gloria Cubana to release his latest blend, Los Gloriosos, in the Salomon frontmark. Salomon is a difficult vitola to roll, and despite Perez-Carrillo’s affinity for this frontmark, he has rarely created any. Ernesto and La Gloria wanted to create something special for this amazing blend, and Los Gloriosos Exclusivo is now available to those attending La Gloria Cubana events across the country.

Los Gloriosos, created in 2025 with the godfather of La Gloria Cubana, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, has already captivated fans nationwide, including a 92 rating from Cigar Aficionado.

John Hakim, brand manager for La Gloria Cubana, says, “We wanted to give fans of The Lady the chance to get even closer to the roots of La Gloria Cubana. So we had Ernesto Perez-Carrillo create his newest La Gloria blend in a rare shape that he loves and fans will appreciate. This rare and exclusive cigar is a special treat for our most passionate fans and can be found only at La Gloria Cubana events!”

Los Gloriosos Exclusivo is the same complex blend of premium tobaccos from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. The Salomon vitola is known for its dramatic curves and unique design, which further elevate the smoking experience of Los Gloriosos.

This limited-edition event-only size (6 ¾ " × 63) is available in five-count boxes. It is produced at Casa Carrillo in the Dominican Republic and is available exclusively for those attending La Gloria Cubana events.

Exclusivo (Salomon) (6 ¾ " × 63): SRP per cigar $14.99

CAO BRINGS BACK AMAZON BASIN DAGGERS FOR LIMITED 2026 RUN

CAO is answering the call for the return of its most sought-after short smoke. Shipping June 1, 2026, Amazon Basin Daggers are returning to retail for a limited time, delivering the brand’s legendary rainforest blend in a compact 4 x 38 format.

Engineered around the rare Brazilian Bragança leaf, Daggers deliver the same exotic profile as the original Amazon Basin but are built for shorter smoking windows. The Bragança tobacco is grown on unspoiled land in the Amazon and harvested just once every three years, making this release a priority for those seeking a rare tobacco experience.

"Amazon Basin fans are some of the most passionate in the cigar world, and we know how fast the larger sizes disappear," said Cory Beardsley, brand manager for CAO. "Daggers are back for the people who missed the original drop or for those who want the Bragança profile but don't have an hour and a half to commit to a Toro. It’s the same blend and the same intensity, just built to fit a shorter smoking window."

Handcrafted at STG Estelí, the blend features a hearty Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder, and a filler of Dominican, Colombian, and the signature Brazilian Bragança tobaccos.

CAO Amazon Basin Daggers are packaged in 5-count packs and will be available nationwide starting in June.

CAO Amazon Basin Daggers (4 x 38) – SRP per 5-count pack: $24.99

CLARIFICATION FROM KEVIN “THE COMMISH” PAROW REGARDING THE COMMISH CORONA CIGAR

Recently, many in the cigar community have asked if I am affiliated with The Commish Corona cigar.

To avoid confusion, I want to make it clear that I have no involvement with The Commish Corona cigar, its producer, or the person behind it.

I was not consulted, nor did I collaborate or give permission to use my name.

For those who know me, I have been known as “The Commish” for well over a decade. Through New England Cigar, Cigar Militia, social media, events, cigar reviews, collaborations, and numerous cigar-related projects, that nickname has become closely associated with my identity within the premium cigar community.

Because of that, several people understandably assumed that The Commish Corona was in some manner connected to me. It is not.

This statement is not intended to criticize any person or company. My only purpose is to provide accurate information and prevent further confusion among consumers, retailers, media members, and fellow cigar enthusiasts.

I have always tried to be transparent with the cigar community, and I felt it was important to address this situation directly after receiving so many inquiries.

Thank you to everyone who reached out for clarification. Your support means a great deal.

I remain focused on building Cigar Militia and New England Cigar, and supporting projects true to our values and community.

I appreciate your support.

Respectfully,

Kevin “The Commish” Parow

Founder, Cigar Militia

Founder, New England Cigar

ATABEY BLACK DELIRIOS LIMITED-EDITION TRAVEL HUMIDOR SHIPS

United Cigars announces the shipment of the highly anticipated Atabey Black Delirios Limited-Edition Travel Humidor, a luxurious collector's piece showcasing one of Selected Tobacco’s most exclusive and meticulously aged cigars.

Limited to just 1,500 humidors worldwide, the Atabey Black Delirios Travel Humidor is tailored for collectors and a cigar culture who appreciates rarity with an unmatched aging process. Each humidor features a sophisticated leather-finished exterior accented with elegant gold trim and contains 10 Atabey Black Delirios cigars, making it one of the most sought-after releases from Selected Tobacco.

The Atabey Black Delirios made its celebrated debut in 2025 and represents the most coveted of Selected Tobacco's proprietary aging philosophy. Measuring 5 3/4 x 55, the cigar is adorned with a dark, velvety Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and undergoes a minimum of five years of post-roll aging before release.

What distinguishes the Atabey Black line is Selected Tobacco's unique aging process, which carefully raises and lowers humidity levels throughout maturation. This controlled environmental variation allows the tobacco to develop exceptional balance and complexity. Complementing this process is the company's extensive use of multiple aging woods, including a blend of more than five different cedars. For the Atabey Black series, Selected Tobacco further enhances the aging environment through the incorporation of French Oak, contributing additional depth and character to the finished cigar.

Nelson Alfonso, founder of Selected Tobacco shared, "Every step, from the tobacco selection to the aging process, to the presentation of the travel humidor was designed to create a truly extraordinary experience for cigar lovers around the world."

The Atabey Black Delirios Travel Humidor carries a suggested retail price of $600 and is currently shipping to authorized retailers.

With its limited production, distinctive aging methodology, and elegant presentation, the Atabey Black Delirios Travel Humidor stands as a testament to Selected Tobacco's commitment to creating some of the world's most refined luxury cigars.

INDEPENDENCE FIRECRACKER BEGINS SHIPPING FOR 250TH CELEBRATION

Independence Firecracker began shipping to retailers in time for the 250th Birthday of our great nation. United Cigars and Arnold Andre collaborated to celebrate the anniversary and the longest running collaboration series in the industry.

The Independence Firecracker measures 3 ½ x 50 and is fashioned with the original fuse on the head of each cigar to help light up the skies for this yearly collaboration series from United Cigars. Blended for the taste of freedom with ligero filler leaves from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, cradled by a Dominican binder. The Independence Firecrackers uses a Mexican Habano wrapper to bring the celebration together.

These complex little vitolas have built a following for their rarity and their explosive profiles. With the 250th Anniversary celebration in mind, these limited-edition Firecrackers will be packed in collectible tins of 12 cigars. With ‘Land of the Free’ and ‘Home of the Brave’ boldly inscribed on the sides, the tin boxes can be inverted to become your personal ashtray after the cigars are enjoyed.

The Independence Firecracker smokes as a medium-plus bodied cigar, with balanced strength courtesy of the dual country ligero blend. Starting with a dance of floral pastures and wheat fields, the cigars pop with baking spices and opens into a piquant journey.

The Independence Firecracker will have a suggested retail of $9 and are now shipping to retailers. Quantities are extremely limited, so be sure to secure your box of this historic release.

Avowed Cigars Unveils Awakening Rhapsody for Father's Day 2026

Orange, CA (June 7, 2026): Avowed Cigars is proud to announce the release of Awakening Rhapsody, an ultra-limited sampler that invites you to experience the road not traveled this Father's Day. Inside each pack of three is an original Awakening with a 2015 Ecuadorian Hybrid wrapper that is no longer grown, Awakening White featuring a vintage 2016 Ecuadorian Connecticut (New Dawn) wrapper leaf, and Awakening Black featuring a 2021 Ecuadorian Corojo (Hallowed Hands) wrapper leaf.

"Since we're unable to commemorate Father's Day with everyone in person, we wanted Awakening Rhapsody to be a nationwide celebration. From now until June 16th, we're gifting Awakening Rhapsody samplers to our Retail Partners with every purchase to add to their festivities and create an exclusive Father's Day event within their treasured communities." – Andrew Considine

Each cigar includes the same binder and filler leaves from the concluding Awakening production in 2024 underneath wrapper leaves that were selected for other blends, bringing the past and present together for a limited time. Only 1,000 boxes of three were crafted and patiently aged.

"A rhapsody stitches together multiple themes and concepts in a bold, new experience to create an epic story that is greater than the sum of its parts. Awakening Rhapsody was a fun time capsule for us that was intentionally planted in the past to remind ourselves to live in the moment at a future date. And that date is set for Father's Day, June 21st, 2026." – Dave West

Beginning June 22nd, remaining Awakening Rhapsody samplers will be available for purchase at $90 MSRP while supplies last.

Year of the Pausers; Tom (6 x 48)

Video review HERE.

(Description provided by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust)

This year it is a great privilege to honor Michelle Pauser and Tom Pauser aka The Alaskans, but I decided it wasn't as important where they are from, but who they are as people hence the moniker I chose was "Friends to Many".

Michele and Tom are a spectacular couple who are very active online, in particular the SI Social Group, and travel to Lower 48 to attend multiple cigar events each year. They are two of the nicest people in the world, always positive and not only are big supporters of DTT, but many other brands. From hosting cigar dinners in the tundra to sponsoring multiple charities through their passion for cigars, they are truly an inspiration to all and are beloved by all who know them!

Michele is as serious a cigar smoker as Tom, maybe even more crazy, so doing one special liga for them was not going to cut it. Therefore I created 2 totally different blends, one for him, the other for her. 

For those of you not familiar with the process, these are -not- blends they have any involvement in creating. They will actually smoke them just before we ship to all of our Purveyors, so they may not even like them.

What I do is ask the Year of Honoree, what are some of their favorite DTT cigars and what are their favorite vitola sizes to smoke and from that I create an all-new liga based on this info.

This year they both asked for the classic Saka format, our 6x48 parejo, but blend wise they had different asks. Both smoke many of our cigars, but I needed them to provide me some guidance. Michele told me she really loves our Sin Compromiso, whereas Tom said some of his favorite DTT cigars are our heavier, bolder blends like our MQ Black and Triqui Traca.

And with these "marching orders", I got to work.

For the liga honoring Tom, I went into uncharted territory. It is the very first ever cigar blend featuring a totally NEW wrapper variety I dubbed "Capa Camaleón". Grown in Esteli, it is a first generation hybridized seed that crosses the classic H2000 Sungrown Cuban Seed with US Connecticut Broadleaf. Why "chameleon"? Because when the farmer initially showed it to me, at first blush looking at the leaf structure I thought it was Habana seed, but then I noticed some distinct markers in the vein and leaf shape structure that made me think it was some sort of Broadleaf. And then I smoked some samples and I was blown away - it truly tastes different than anything I have ever had before. Almost a burnt caramel and saltiness to it that has a distinct twang on the palate. Now I will admit this liga is a bit of a risk given its unique properties. But torpedos be damned, I just went for it. And while this is a fuller bodied liga, that cross of the broadleaf tempers the bite I would normally expect from an Esteli sungrown Cuban seed capa. I think this liga is going to age out beautifully over time.

Cigar info:

6 x 48 Parejo w/ Finished Moña DTT Style Pig Tail 

14ct Box - 2 Different Ligas - 7 of Each

MSRP: $276.50 Cabinet / $19.75 Single

Handcrafted at JDN & NACSA - Esteli, Nicaragua

Limited Production - ~2,700 Boxes

Basic Liga Info:

"Tom"

Handcrafted at NACSA - Esteli, Nicaragua

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Capa Camaleón

Binder:    Mexicano San Andres Negro

Tripa:       Nicaraguan, Dominican

Forteleza -  Full

Notes       - Burnt Caramel, salty, dark chocolate, tangy – will age out beautifully.

Inspiration Ligas was our heavier bodied blends like Triqui Traca and MQ Black

The cigar is nicely made and has an average feel in the hand.

The test draw after cutting the cap was good. The initial flavors at light up were peach, brown sugar, nougat, and earthy leather. There was black pepper rated at 7. Pretty good start.

At the first third (22 minutes) I had the same notes except there was some leathery black coffee with some earthiness at the base. The sweet notes are not as intense as they were in the Michelle. I rated the first third 94. The cigar is medium bodied. The finish is peach with very good lingering black pepper.

As I moved through the second third (46 minutes) the black coffee was pronounced and it was elevated. The peach is now more of an unripened peach with some bitterness with brown sugar. The leather is light. There wasn't much earthiness but a lot of black coffee. The cigar is medium to full bodied. The finish is earthy black coffee with unripened peach and very good lingering black pepper. I rated the second third 92.

The cigar lasted 1 hour 14 minutes. While there is still a lot of black coffee, the peach notes came back and they're nice and defined with brown sugar and black pepper. There's even a touch of the nougat. In short, the cigar is very close to how it was in the first third. The cigar is full bodied. The finish is peach with a little black coffee and very good lingering black pepper. I rated the final third 94. This is a good cigar but I prefer the Michelle. You may see it differently but both are good cigars.

Overall Score: 93.33

Year of the Pausers; Michelle (6 x 48)

Video review HERE.

(Description provided by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust)

This year it is a great privilege to honor Michelle Pauser and Tom Pauser aka The Alaskans, but I decided it wasn't as important where they are from, but who they are as people hence the moniker I chose was "Friends to Many".

Michele and Tom are a spectacular couple who are very active online, in particular the SI Social Group, and travel to Lower 48 to attend multiple cigar events each year. They are two of the nicest people in the world, always positive and not only are big supporters of DTT, but many other brands. From hosting cigar dinners in the tundra to sponsoring multiple charities through their passion for cigars, they are truly an inspiration to all and are beloved by all who know them!

Michele is as serious a cigar smoker as Tom, maybe even more crazy, so doing one special liga for them was not going to cut it. Therefore I created 2 totally different blends, one for him, the other for her. 

For those of you not familiar with the process, these are -not- blends they have any involvement in creating. They will actually smoke them just before we ship to all of our Purveyors, so they may not even like them.

What I do is ask the Year of Honoree, what are some of their favorite DTT cigars and what are their favorite vitola sizes to smoke and from that I create an all-new liga based on this info.

This year they both asked for the classic Saka format, our 6x48 parejo, but blend wise they had different asks. Both smoke many of our cigars, but I needed them to provide me some guidance. Michele told me she really loves our Sin Compromiso, whereas Tom said some of his favorite DTT cigars are our heavier, bolder blends like our MQ Black and Triqui Traca.

And with these "marching orders", I got to work.

For the liga honoring Michele, it is a variation of my beloved Sin Compromiso Paladin de Saka, but now in a smaller format and with modified filler blend that maintains the higher octane of the PDS, but adds a beautiful sweet, creamier note to its combination of cocoa and coffee notes. Overall, medium plus - this is sublime cigar, many folks are going to love this one.

Cigar info:

6 x 48 Parejo w/ Finished Moña DTT Style Pig Tail 

14ct Box - 2 Different Ligas - 7 of Each

MSRP: $276.50 Cabinet / $19.75 Single

Handcrafted at JDN & NACSA - Esteli, Nicaragua

Limited Production - ~2,700 Boxes

Basic Liga Info:

"Michele"

Handcrafted at JDN - Esteli, Nicaragua

Wrapper: Mexicano Cultivo Tonto SAN – Grade 1

Binder:    Ecuador Habano Viso Rosado

Tripa:       Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania Seedleaf     

Forteleza -  Medium Plus

Notes       -  Cocoa, espresso, loam, sweet – very creamy

Inspiration Liga was our Sin Compromiso “Paladin de Saka”    

The cigar is nicely made and has an average feel in the hand.

The test draw after cutting the cap was good. The initial flavors at light up were a pronounced lime, brown sugar, nutmeg, and leathery black coffee. There was black pepper rated at 7 to 7 1/2. Nice start.

At the first third (19 minutes) the lime and brown sugar are mixing very well. And now there are light notes of walnut following those notes. The leathery black coffee is rather light but noticeable. The cigar is medium bodied. The finish is lime and brown sugar with very good lingering black pepper. The cigar is quite tasty. I rated the first third 95.

Moving through the second third (40 minutes) the black coffee is up. Not so much the leather, but the black coffee is up. The sweet notes have dipped. They're not as intense as they were in the first third. The cigar is medium to full bodied. The finish is lime with leathery black coffee and very good lingering black pepper. I rated the second third 93.

The cigar lasted 1 hour 8 minutes. The notes bounced back to the way the cigar was in the first third; nice lime, brown sugar, light walnut, and leather black coffee. The cigar is medium to full bodied. The finish is lime with brown sugar and very good lingering black pepper. I rated the final third 95. This is a very good cigar. Steve did Michelle a very good job on her cigar.

Overall Score: 94.33

J.C. Newman Ships the America250 Cigar Humidor

With the 4th of July one month away, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping the America250 Cigar Humidor today. This all-American cigar humidor is handcrafted in the United States by Jason LeGear of Milwaukee Humidor Co. Each humidor contains 50 The American Perfecto cigars, one for each of the 50 states. This is a new 6.25” x 50 size of J.C. Newman’s famous all-American cigar brand. Both the humidor and the cigars will bear the official America250 branding of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission.

“J.C. Newman is proud to roll official cigars of the 250th Anniversary of the United States,” said fourth-generation cigar maker Drew Newman. “We are equally proud to release this limited-edition series of America250 cigar humidors. Cigars have been an important part of our country since its founding. Therefore, it is only fitting that we celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a humidor and cigars handmade in America.”

Every part of this project, from the blend of heirloom tobaccos in the cigars to the hinges used in the humidor are grown or made in the United States. The lid of each humidor features a map of the United States. Using marquetry, LeGear has shaped each state with wood from trees that are native to the state. LeGear has also inlaid a red, white, and blue border around the map and the U.S. government’s official America250 logo on the front of each humidor. 

“The tradition of American craft dates back to before the founding of our country, the Native peoples constructing their environment to live and connect with myth, settlers creating novel ways of making furniture in an American tradition all its own, and those of us embracing natural materials to explore art and design,” said LeGear. “I am honored to be woven into the tapestry of American Handcraft in our fine country with the America250 Cigar Humidor. It is my homage to American cigar culture, from the giants of culture like Mark Twain, Orson Welles, Groucho Marx, Ernest Hemingway, and Studs Terkel, to the people who for generations have cultivated, harvested, and created the cigars you now enjoy.”

This is the fourth year that J.C. Newman and Milwaukee Humidor Co. have released a limited-edition series of cigar humidors. In 2023, LeGear handcrafted The American All-Star Humidor from the 2011 NBA All-Star Game court. In 2024, he built humidors for the Tampa Bay Lightning with game-used pucks. In 2025, LeGear created the Home Run Humidor using wood from game-used professional baseball bats.

Because the wood used in each humidor varies, the 50 humidors are unique works of art. Each humidor has a capacity of 100 to 125 cigars. The suggested retail price is $2,750.

“As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of this great nation, I keep in mind two ideals: one from the great patriot Paul Robeson, ‘To be free, to walk the good American earth as equal citizens, to live without fear, to enjoy the fruits of our toil, to give our children every opportunity in life--that dream which we have held so long in our hearts is today the destiny that we hold in our hands,’ and from the Declaration of Independence, ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal,’” said LeGear. “With these are our guiding principles, let us walk into the next 250 years as a nation. E Pluribus Unum, and may God bless America.”

Woods Used in the America250 Cigar Humidor:

Alabama – Southern White Pine

Alaska – Sitka Spruce

Arizona – Blue Palo Verde

Arkansas – Southern White Pine

California – Coast Redwood

Colorado – Blue Spruce

Connecticut – White Oak

Delaware – American Holly

Florida – Sabal Palm

Georgia – Southern Oak

Hawaii – Koa

Idaho – Western White Pine

Illinois – White Oak

Indiana – Tulip Tree

Iowa – Red Oak

Kansas – Eastern Cottonwood

Kentucky – Tulip Poplar

Louisiana – Cypress

Maine – Eastern White Pine

Maryland – White Oak

Massachusetts – American Elm

Michigan – Eastern White Pine

Minnesota – Red Pine

Mississippi – Magnolia

Missouri – Dogwood

Montana – Ponderosa Pine

Nebraska – Eastern Cottonwood

Nevada – Piñon Pine

New Hampshire – White Birch

New Jersey – Red Oak

New Mexico – Piñon Pine

New York – Sugar Maple

North Carolina – White Pine

North Dakota – Grey Elm

Ohio – Buckeye Tree

Oklahoma – Eastern Redbud

Oregon – Douglas Fir

Pennsylvania – Eastern Hemlock

Rhode Island – Red Maple

South Carolina – Sabal Palm

South Dakota – Blue Spruce

Tennessee – Red Cedar

Texas – Pecan

Utah – Quaking Aspen

Vermont – Sugar Maple

Virginia – Dogwood

Washington – Western Hemlock

West Virginia – Sugar Maple

Wisconsin – Sugar Maple

Wyoming – Eastern Cottonwood

DELUXE EDITION COLLECTION SET LANDING ON RETAIL SHELVES

The Selected Tobacco Deluxe Edition Collection Set is shipping to retailers. This limited- production offering features the full collection of Selected Tobacco by its founder Nelson Alfonso. The collection brings together five of the company’s most recognized cigar lines in a refined, presentation-focused format. After its official debut at the 2026 PCA (Premium Cigar Association) Trade Show this year in New Orleans, the collection sets are now shipping to retailers.

The Deluxe Edition Collection Set includes five individually packaged cigars, each presented in a cosmetic- grade tube:

• Atabey Ritos (6 1/8 x 55) Aged 5 Years Post-Roll

• Bandolero Premium Magníficos (6 1/8 x 55) Aged 4 Years Post-Roll

• Byron Habaneros (6 x 54) Aged 4 Years Post-Roll

• Alfonso Añejo No. 3 (6 x 54) Aged 4 Years Post-Roll

• Nelson Illustre (6 x 54) Aged 4 Years Post-Roll

The collection is complemented by a custom-designed porcelain ashtray created by Alfonso. Finished with 24k gold accents, the piece reflects the brand’s emphasis on detail and functional artistry.

Produced in limited quantities, the Deluxe Edition Collection Set will be offered at a suggested retail price of $240 and will be available through select premium tobacconists. Distributed exclusively by United Cigars, the sets are shipping to retailer now.