This is one of eight different 4 1/2 x 44 petite coronas that Apostate released late last year. Blend-wise, The Endowment is made with an Ecuadorian Connecticut-seed Desflorado wrapper, a Connecticut broadleaf binder and filler tobaccos grown in the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Pennsylvania. The post Apostate The Endowment Petite Corona appeared first on halfwheel.
The new ordinance would ban smoking inside bars and music venues, though smoking would remain legal inside cigar shops and lounges. A second reading is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26. The post Knoxville, Tenn. Plans to Ban Smoking Inside Bars appeared first on halfwheel.
Fratello sent us a box of its new 1821 Dominican Republic and now that box can be yours. Leave a comment on Patrick’s recent review for a chance to win. Note: I think the cigars you will win will have slightly different bands than this picture. The post Contest: Win a Box of Fratello 1821 […]
Crowned Heads’ cigars have never been offered for sale at British retailers. While they haven’t arrived at stores yet, a new deal with Barkers of Harrogate will make that happen in the future. The post Crowned Heads Enters U.K. Market appeared first on halfwheel.
Canada’s longest-running tobacconist is preparing to reach a milestone that few retailers can claim. Walper Tobacco Shop will celebrate its 135th anniversary this June, a remarkable run that stretches back to the year 1891. To paint a picture of exactly how long ago that is, it was the same year that Canadian-born Dr. James Naismith […]
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.