What Is Candela Tobacco? Candela refers to a cigar wrapper that retains its green color during curing. Most cigar tobacco turns brown as the leaf dries and the chlorophyll breaks down. Candela is different because the curing process preserves that chlorophyll, allowing the leaf to stay green. The result is a wrapper that immediately stands out in the humidor. Another … Read More
Stepping inside the factory, the rhythm changes. The farm is where the tobacco is grown, but the factory is where generations of knowledge and craftsmanship transform those leaves into cigars. The quiet of the fields gives way to a different kind of focus. Tables filled with tobacco. Bunchers shaping cigars. Rollers working with steady hands. Every movement feels deliberate. The … Read More
Standing in the fields, the first thing you notice is the quiet. Not the absence of sound, but a different kind of rhythm. The wind moves slowly through rows of tobacco leaves. Workers move deliberately between the plants, each one tending their section of the field with a quiet focus. There is no rushing here. No frantic pace. Just steady … Read More
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is pleased to announce the release of BOONDOCK; hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. BOONDOCK is a Limited Edition that will begin shipping to select retailers this week. “The Boondock is one of our most asked about Limited Releases from Black Works Studio. This will be the first full release since 2019, … Read More
The Classic Shape That Feels Like a Belicoso — Without the Point If you’ve ever picked up a cigar and thought, “Is this a belicoso? It doesn’t look quite like one.” — you were probably holding a 109. At first glance, it does feel familiar. It has that slight taper toward the head. It’s not flat like a traditional parejo. … Read More
Crowned Heads has announced the release of the Juárez Mini-Dozer LE 2026, a limited edition extension of its popular Juárez line. The Mini-Dozer follows the success of the Juárez Bulldozer LE 2025, a larger format cigar that introduced Mexican tobacco into the Juárez filler blend to add depth and strength to the profile. The Mini-Dozer delivers that same bold character … Read More
Why We’re Launching a Community Investment Campaign Since we opened our doors in 2017, Smokers Abbey has been more than a cigar shop. From day one, our vision has been to create a space where people could find rest, connection, and conversation—over a thoughtfully curated cigar. We’ve always believed that cigars are more than a product—they’re a shared ritual, a … Read More
Smokers Abbey Austin, the city’s boutique destination for small-batch cigars and intentional community, is excited to announce the launch of a community investment campaign through Honeycomb Credit. This campaign gives customers, supporters, and neighbors the opportunity to invest directly in the future of Smokers Abbey, starting at just $100. Unlike a donation, this is an interest-bearing investment with real returns. … Read More
Elevating the Everyday, One Cigar at a Time At Smokers Abbey, we believe that cigars aren’t just for celebration—they’re for grounding. For pausing. For connection. And at the start of a new month, we’re inviting you to lean into that rhythm. This season, we’re focused on elevating experiences. That doesn’t mean making everything bigger or louder. It means choosing more … Read More
In a world where everything’s buzzing and moving and pushing for the next big thing, some of the best men I know are the ones who know how to be still. They’re the ones who taught us how to sit on a front porch with a glass of something good, how to build a fire just for the sake of … Read More
