Cigars Daily LIVE 415: The 2026 Cigar Squeeze—Prices Up, Taxes Up, Shipping Under Fire

Tonight on Cigars Daily LIVE 415, we’re talking about what I’m calling The 2026 Cigar Squeeze—because it feels like cigar smokers are getting pinched from every direction right now. Prices are moving, checkout totals are getting weird, and depending on where you live, shipping and taxes are starting to feel like a mini boss fight you didn’t sign up for.

And no—this isn’t some “go buy everything right now” episode. This is cigar news + real talk. I want to break down what’s actually changing, why it’s happening, and what it means for regular guys who just want to enjoy a good cigar without needing an economics degree to do it.

We’ll hit the big stuff—price increases, tax surprises, shipping restrictions—and we’ll keep it grounded in what you’re actually seeing in the wild. Then we’ll open it up and let chat do what chat does best: argue respectfully, tell horror stories, and share what they’re seeing in their state.