In 2025, Fratello announced the Puro Collection, its series of cigars using tobacco from a single country. In February 2026, it shipped the first cigar in the series, a Dominican puro. The post Fratello 1821 Dominican Republic appeared first on halfwheel.
The cutter is available in two different finishes: chrome and matte black. Both versions have the same $79 MSRP and can cut cigars up to 80 ring gauge. The post Les Fines Lames Ships La Guillotine Rotor Cutter appeared first on halfwheel.
With the 2026 World Cup a month away, Plasencia’s cigar for the event shipped to stores. This marks the first time the company has released a cigar with organic tobacco from both Honduras and Nicaragua. The post Plasencia Triunfal, a World Cup 2026 Cigar, Arrives at Stores appeared first on halfwheel.
From May 16 to June 7, the global cigar family has the opportunity to nominate their best brands, cigars, accessories and lounges. The best five of them will then be published for voting in the second round. From June 29 to July 12 the top 5 nominees of all categories can be voted on: – […]
Like so many other HVC releases, La Decoración pays tribute to Havana. There are four vitolas as well as a limited edition sampler box. The post HVC La Decoración Heads to Stores appeared first on halfwheel.
Gurkha is one of several companies adding a small format cigar packaged in a tin to its lineup this spring. The Ghost Zombie Mini measures 4 x 34, offering a quick-smoking, full-flavored cigar. The post Gurkha Ghost Zombie Minis Head to Stores Today appeared first on halfwheel.
Hostos Fernández Quesada is producing the new line at his TABACALERA LA iSLA factory. The line’s name recognizes one of the key tobacco growing areas in the Dominican Republic. The post Partagas Y Nada Más Cibao Arriving at Stores appeared first on halfwheel.
Both cigars are new versions of existing blends in the company’s portfolio. Each is limited to just 6,000 cigars. The post Drunk Chicken Ships Mother Clucker Maduro & Living the Dream Connecticut appeared first on halfwheel.
The Leaf by Oscar Broadleaf Limited Edition 2025 marked the first time the company used a Honduran-grown Connecticut broadleaf wrapper. So far, there’s no sign of a 2026 version. The post Leaf by Oscar Broadleaf Limited Edition 2025 appeared first on halfwheel.
If it’s a 6 x 56 Illusione, there’s a good chance it’s coming in foil. The Group of Five SE is a 6 x 56 double toro that comes packaged in teal-colored foil. The post Illusione Group of Five SE appeared first on halfwheel.