Since 2019, American citizens have been allowed to sue companies that traffic in property seized by the Cuban government during the 1959 Revolution. This case involves a family who says a seized building it once owned was used by Habanos S.A., the Cuban cigar monopoly, in violation of that law. Once again, a court has […]
The fourth blend in the Buffalo TEN line uses a broadleaf wrapper and habano binder, which the company says provide richness, robustness and spice to the complexity and depth of flavor. It will be arriving in international markets next month. The post Artista’s Buffalo TEN Broadleaf Shipping to U.S. Retailers Today appeared first on halfwheel.
Kristoff’s new Canadian exclusive went on sale earlier this week. Yes, the name is a geography lesson. The post Kristoff N49 Goes on Sale in Canada appeared first on halfwheel.
The Harmattan, named after the famous African winds, is a perfecto that is capped on both ends. Orient says you can smoke the cigar from either, offering different experiences depending on your decision. The post Orient Cigars Debuting La Nuit, Sahara Winds at InterTabac 2026 appeared first on halfwheel.
Yesterday, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the Trump administration’s final action in its Section 301 investigations involving 60 trading partners regarding the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The action establishes a new tariff framework that will replace the temporary tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act […]
This is the third release of the Illusione ULTRA MKULTRA, a cigar that traces back to a mistake with a production run that resulted in a stronger cigar than intended. It also happens to be 20 years since those mistake cigars were released. The post Illusione ~ULTRA~ MKULTRA (2026) appeared first on halfwheel.
The latest round of Trump’s tariffs will take effect Friday. For Honduras, the rate stays the same; for the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, it’s increasing a bit. The post Section 301 Tariffs: Dominican Republic & Nicaragua Increasing to 12.5 Percent appeared first on halfwheel.
Less than a year ago, Casa 1910 announced a $3 million funding round from more than a dozen unnamed investors. Now it says that Smoker Friendly has become an investor in the Swiss-Mexican cigar company. The post Smoker Friendly Invests in Casa 1910 appeared first on halfwheel.
Two new Black Labels, two new Havana VI vitolas and an El Triunfador. And a pear tree. The post Five New Tatuajes Heading to Stores Next Week appeared first on halfwheel.
The new cigar is made with the Red Meat Lovers Club Fritanga blend, but in the unique Beef Stick style. That’s the vitola that has both a flat cap and a covered foot, made to look like a Slim Jim. The post Red Meat Lovers Spicy Beef Stick Ships appeared first on halfwheel.