- The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (Nov. 18, 2024) appeared first on halfwheel .
- The original Santiago Valladares line was introduced in 2023 as a European exclusive. In just a year, that blend has been discontinued and the brand has made its way to the U.S. Yes, it's confusing. The post Santiago Valladares Toro...
- When he retired after the 2016 season, there seemed to be little doubt that David Ortiz would be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. That happened in 2022, and two years later, a cigar line has been released to celebrate...
- The new blend is meant to be a “bolder and richer” version of the original Sobremesa blend that debuted in 2015. Dunbarton says it will take orders from retailers later this month and expects the cigars to go on sale next year. The post...
- JIT International is based in Santiago, Dominican Republic. In addition, Escobar has moved its U.S. fulfillment services to City of Palms. The post Escobar Cigars Picks JIT International for International Distribution appeared first on...
- Oliva's Year of the Snake will be a much larger release than last year's Year of the Dragon cigar, but it's still not coming to the U.S. The new release is already on sale at some international stores. The post Oliva Year of the Snake...
- Like so many other cigars from Lure, the Jolly Walleye pays tribute to the late Lou Cross Jr. It's limited to just 3,000 cigars. The post Lure Releasing The Jolly Walleye Next Week appeared first on halfwheel .
- The limited edition features a revised blend of the one found on the event-only Pataperro. Specifically, a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper and the shape of the cigar makes it considerably stronger, according to Steve Saka. The post Mi...
- The factory best known for making cigars for Alec Bradley, Illusione and Viaje now has four lines of its own. They will begin shipping to stores next week. Also, Ralph Montero—a key Alec Bradley executive—is working with the Endemaño on...
- For the first time since its debut release in 2021, Mrs. Hatchet is back. In addition, Stuffed Turkey will be available for your Thanksgiving enjoyment. The post Viaje Releasing Stuffed Turkeys, Mrs. Hatchet for 2024 appeared first on...
- Ever wish you could smoke an aged Fuente Fuente OpusX, but can't seem to find one? Your search has just become a bit easier, as a shipment of 11 year old Fuente Fuente Forbidden X cigars began hitting tobacconists last week.
- For the second time this year, thieves in Florida have stolen a shipment of cigars before they could make their way to customers.
- Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that includes language to exempt premium cigars from harmful FDA regulations. Now, cigar lobbyists are increasing their efforts for grassroots outreach in support of multiple...
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released a revised set of guidelines clarifying the new warning label rules and how they pertain to cigars that come in packaging too small for the required warning labels.
- The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association, the Washington D.C.-based trade association that represents retailers of premium tobacco products and their suppliers, announced this week the departure of its chief executive...
- Disaster relief organizations are working overtime to provide assistance to those affected by Hurricane Irma, the largest hurricane to hit Florida in over a decade. Much of the U.S. cigar industry is based in cities like Miami, Tampa and...
- In Spanish la opulencia means "the opulent," and that's exactly the kind of smoke My Father Cigars was aiming for when it created My Father La Opulencia, an old Cuban brand resurrected by the Garcia family.
- The once popular but now practically forgotten OneOff brand is now in new hands. Dion Giolito, creator of Illusione cigars, has purchased the OneOff trademark and has every intention of revitalizing this small boutique line of smokes.
- The Big Smoke Las Vegas is more than an opportunity to greet your favorite cigarmakers, participate in engaging seminars, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow aficionados, it's also the chance to try an array of premium cigars that come...
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- The news from Texas has left me stunned and shocked. The damage to the coast from the winds of Hurricane Harvey and the flooding from the relentless rains in Houston and beyond are unimaginable. If you or your loved ones are affected, my...
- Last week, the bulk of the premium cigar industry gathered in Las Vegas for the 85th annual International Premium Cigars and Pipe Retailers trade show. Normally, the show provides a venue for premium cigar manufacturers to show off their...
- I'm back from the IPCPR trade show with enough cigar samples to last me the rest of the summer. I'm acquainted with most of them in some way or another, but there are a few that I am most curious about and really don't know what to...
- Last night I sat on the beach, the last streaks of sunshine slipping away. I was sitting on a blanket, my family and good friends around me. We were waiting, chatting, joking. I held half a Casa Cuba cigar in my hand. Then it came—the...
- "I should have taken the helicopter," I thought to myself while sitting in traffic on the Long Island Expressway with New York City not too far behind me. Last Drop Distillers held a magnificent Scotch-and-cigar dinner at the old...
- Dear Dr. Gottlieb, Congratulations on your May 9, 2017 appointment as FDA commissioner. You step into this role at a crucial time.
- You can now add impotence to the list of ailments some alarmists associate with tobacco and cigar smoking. But not just any kind of impotence. Look closely at this box of Quai d'Orsay Secreto Cubano cigars and you'll see it's the kind of...
- It's been nearly three months since I returned from Nicaragua's sixth Puro Sabor cigar festival, but I just can't seem to get the Central American country off my mind. Maybe it's because the weather in New York City is finally starting...
- Much of the premium cigar industry was in New York City the week before last. They came in for our annual Night to Remember charity cigar dinner, a black-tie event where we raise money for prostate cancer research. I will say that, in my...
- Every year at Cuba's Festival del Habanos, we hear rumors and news about what's happening in the cigar business. And, there's nothing like hands-on inspection of cigar shop inventories to get a sense of the real situation with Cuban cigars.
- Unveiling of the long anticipated Hunters and Frankau Ramon Allones 225 Aniversario
- Late 2014 box codes shipped with new bands that were first introduced with the Double Edmundo and Petit No. 2 in 2013.
- Second La Casa del Habanos in the UK opens this week.
- Por Larranaga Sobrasalientes, the 2014 Regional Edition for Great Britain to be released in November.
- Recent production Esplendidos and Siglo VI have been shipped in recent weeks with the Behike holographic bands. It's taken four years, but it looks as if Cuba has managed to exhaust their supply of old style Cohiba bands.
- One of two Regional Editions for the French market in 2013, the Juan Lopez Minutos is a small cigar that delivers big on flavour.
- Swiss Cigar blog understands that new Hoyo de Monterrey to hit Swiss, other markets in one to two weeks.
- Construction was top notch. Flavor is typical mild with cedar and slight pepper on the back. Nothing complex, but a solid mild-med bodied cigar. O... Read Full Article
- C.Gars Ltd to expand Chester's Turmeaus Tobacconist , aims to expand floor space.
- A review and critique of the Quintero Favoritos , a Robusto sized Cigar that has been available for purchase for the last two years.
- I first punched this cigar because of it's size and when I did, the entire cap fell off in one piece. Snug draw and I struggled to get smoke through ... Read Full Article
- This has become one of my Favorite cigars as for taste and aroma. The 1/3 was marvelouse smoth spicy round taste of nutty round burn espresso. It sta... Read Full Article
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- The renowned cigar lounge at No. Ten Manchester Hotel is celebrating it's one year anniversary with a special event being held on the 24th of September.
- Better than most of the cheap, small cigars. Not great, however the wrap is DISTINCTLY sweet and the smoke has a hint of spiciness.As someone above no... Read Full Article
- This was a very nice smoke. It was the first time I had one, I picked up a single from a smoke shop in town. Clean even burn, for the most part. Good ... Read Full Article
- Please read the label only. I deconstructed one and there were too many tobacco veins in it to smoke with a clear conscience. My opinion only. Read Full Article
- Good light and straight burn all throughout the cigar. Starts of with a hint of pepper that lasts the whole cigar. Flavors of nutty, earth, spice and ... Read Full Article
- Hunters & Frankau Aniversario 225 and yet announced habano will make the two releases Regional Edition releases for Great Britain in 2015.
- Well known La Casa del Habanos gives an extensive list of Cigars due for release in 2015.