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Boutique Rebels, Banana Cigars & Import Woes

Boutique Rebels, Banana Cigars & Import Woes

Andres Sanchez
June 04, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes

This week’s lineup is anything but ordinary banana-flavored cigars, pirate history, and bold boutique blends that refuse to follow the rules.

Asylum 13 drops its wild new banana-flavored “Split Personality,” CAO goes compact with Amazon Basin Daggers, and IM Corona begins shipping the latest edition of their iconic Double Corona lighters. Meanwhile, cigar imports start 2025 on a downward trend, and France is moving to ban most outdoor smoking.

Our Brand of the Week is none other than Room101 Cigars, the edgy, attitude-driven boutique brand created by Matt Booth. If you’re into cigars with personality and punch, you’ll want these on your radar.

Plus, did you know pirates were some of the earliest cigar lovers? Grab a stick, kick back, and dive into some smoky history with us.

💸 This Week’s Curated Cigar Deals

Restock your humidor with handpicked cigars at unbeatable prices:

Man O' War Ruination 10th Anniversary – 61% OFF
HC Series Black Maduro – 68% OFF
CAO Rare Select 5-Pack – 40% OFF
Baccarat Churchill – 54% OFF
Florida Man Manolín – 50% OFF

🔥 Don’t miss out—these deals are limited and loaded with flavor.

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News

This Week In The World Of Cigars

New Releases

Banana-Flavored Asylum 13 Split Personality Shipping to Stores (Read More Here)
Newest Edition of IM Corona Double Corona Lighters Begin Shipping (Read More Here)
CAO Unveils Amazon Basin Daggers in Compact Format (Read More Here)

Industry News

Report: Cigar Imports Start 2025 Down Nearly 9 Percent (Read More Here)
French Government Banning Most Outdoor Smoking (Read More Here)

Take a quick break and let us know below! 👇🏼

What is your favorite cigar pairing?

Brand Of The Week

Room101 Cigars

Where Artistry Meets Attitude

Room101 Cigars is one of the most unique voices in the cigar world—equal parts craftsmanship, creativity, and rebellion. Founded by Matt Booth, a former Marine turned jewelry designer, Room101 brings bold flavor, striking packaging, and a no-rules approach to premium cigar making. Every cigar is a fusion of Booth’s edgy style and deep respect for tobacco tradition.

Unapologetically Different

Room101 started as a luxury jewelry brand before Matt took his passion for design and creativity into the cigar world. Since 2009, he’s released some of the most sought-after boutique cigars on the market—often in limited batches and always with a twist. Room101 is for the smoker who doesn’t just want a cigar—they want a statement.

Blends Worth Trying

🔥 Farce (Click Here) – A balanced, medium-bodied cigar with notes of cream, cedar, and baking spice.
🔥 Big Payback Maduro (Click Here) – Bold, budget-friendly, and packed with dark chocolate and pepper.
🔥 Namakubi (Click Here) – A fan-favorite limited release with a cult following—earthy, spicy, and complex.

If you like your cigars with edge, character, and creativity—Room101 delivers.

🌐 Official Website (Click Here)

Weekly Interesting Cigar Facts

Pirates Loved Cigars, Too

When you picture pirates, you probably think of rum and gold—but did you know pirates were early cigar smokers, too?

During the 17th and 18th centuries, Caribbean pirates frequently raided Spanish ships and settlements, many of which carried tobacco leaves from Cuba and Hispaniola. Pirates quickly took a liking to rolling and smoking the leaves, making cigars a part of their loot and lifestyle.

Tobacco was so valuable at the time that pirates sometimes traded it like currency, and it became one of the most prized goods in their plunder. Some records even show pirate crews relaxing between raids—kicking back on tropical shores, puffing on hand-rolled cigars and sipping stolen rum.

So next time you light one up, you’re channeling a bit of rebellious, sea-soaked cigar history.

🔥 If you had to enjoy a cigar on a deserted island, which one are you bringing? Let us know!

Weekly Cigar Deals

Steals Of The Week

Man O' War Ruination 10th Anniversary (Click Here To Buy 61% OFF)

The Man O' War Ruination 10th Anniversary is a full-bodied, box-pressed Gordo (6" x 60) cigar crafted by AJ Fernandez to commemorate a decade of the Man O' War brand. It features a dark Ecuadorian Habano wrapper encasing a robust blend of Nicaraguan and Honduran ligero tobaccos, delivering a powerful smoking experience with notes of earth, leather, and spice.

HC Series Black Maduro (Click Here To Buy 68% OFF)

The HC Series Black Maduro is a medium to full-bodied cigar crafted in Honduras, featuring a dark Connecticut Havana Oscuro wrapper over a blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican long-fillers. This combination delivers rich flavors of coffee, caramel, leather, earth, and black pepper.

CAO Rare Select Short Robusto 5 Pack (Click Here To Buy 40% OFF)

The CAO Rare Select is a medium to full-bodied cigar is handcrafted in Nicaragua, featuring a sun-grown Honduran wrapper over a Honduran binder and a blend of aged Honduran and Nicaraguan fillers. The result is a creamy, aromatic smoke with floral notes and undertones of leather, pepper, and exotic spices.

Baccarat Churchill (Click Here To Buy 54% OFF)

The Baccarat Churchill is a classic, mild-bodied cigar renowned for its smooth flavor and signature sweetened cap. Measuring 7 inches in length with a 48–50 ring gauge, this Honduran-made cigar features a golden Connecticut Shade wrapper, a Mexican binder, and Honduran fillers.

Florida Man Manolin (Click Here To Buy 50% OFF)

The Florida Man Manolín is a premium cigar crafted by Raymond Pages at Tabacalera Pages in Estelí, Nicaragua. Measuring 5.5" x 48, this cigar features a golden Connecticut Shade wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and long-fillers, offering a mild to medium-bodied smoking experience.