The Tobacconists’ Association of America will hold its annual meeting in late October, and Kristoff will once again have an exclusive for the retail members. It’s a medium-plus profile, with production limited to just 10,000 cigars. The post Kristoff Announces TAA 2026 Exclusive appeared first on halfwheel.

For the collective industry, Germany is arguably the second most important market after the U.S. A new tax proposal could mean a 50+ percent increase for the prices consumers pay. The post Germany Proposes Massive Cigar Tax Increase appeared first on halfwheel.

Over the past year, one trend in tobacco regulatory policy has become impossible to ignore: more countries are beginning to consider generational tobacco bans. The Maldives and the United Kingdom have already enacted them in the last year. France, Canada, and Thailand are actively discussing similar proposals. Now, Ireland appears to be moving in the […]

Ireland’s Minister of Health confirmed that her department is looking into a generational ban. Meanwhile, the CRA is warning that a similar proposal might pick up steam in France. The post Ireland Considering Generational Tobacco Ban appeared first on halfwheel.

In December, a new version of OpusX appeared at retailers. Carlos “Carlito” Fuente Jr. says the cigar is blended to be creamier than the standard blend. The post OpusX Templo de Oro #8 appeared first on halfwheel.

While the cigars were designed as an international release, one U.S. retailer—Two Guys CIgars—will get them for a launch event next weekend. The profile is described as being richer and more intense than the original Encore Noir, while maintaining the balance and elegance that defines the Encore series. The post Perez-Carrillo Encore Noir II Released […]

The new 7 x 70 vitola is available for both the Bolivar Cofradia and Bolivar Cofradia Oscuro. Each cigar is priced just over $10. The post Bolivar Cofradia 770s Released appeared first on halfwheel.

Earlier this year, Cigar Rights of America (CRA) reported on the Oregon Supreme Court’s decision upholding Washington County’s flavored tobacco ordinance. In that case, the Court concluded that Oregon law does not preempt local governments from adopting tobacco regulations that are more restrictive than state law, establishing an important legal precedent for local tobacco regulation […]

Introduction The global movement toward generational tobacco bans continues to gain momentum. Just weeks ago, we highlighted Thailand’s consideration of a nicotine-free generation policy. Now, France has emerged as the latest country where policymakers and public health organizations are advocating for legislation that would permanently prohibit future generations of adults from purchasing tobacco products. While […]