In 2021, Scandinavian Tobacco Group released a new Cohiba line called Serie M that was made at El Titan de Bronze in Miami. In 2024, the line got a new blend, a new look, and a new name, by way of the Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja. The post Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja appeared […]
Three boutique cigar brands took their show on the road across the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba in July for the 3 Legends Tour, giving Canadian cigar enthusiasts the chance to meet the faces behind the brands and experience some of their newest releases before they receive national distribution. Organized by distributor Tabac […]
The Cigar Association of America (CAA) President Scott Pearce testified yesterday before the Section 301 Committee, an interagency group including the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the Department of Commerce, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Labor, and other agencies that assess the impact of trade policy. This was the final […]
The Spanish Guardia Civil has seized 33,840 counterfeit Cuban cigars at a residence in Mislata, Valencia, eastern Spain, where the cigars were being fitted with counterfeit bands and packaged for distribution throughout Europe. Three people have been arrested in the operation and are accused of smuggling, crimes against industrial property, membership in a criminal organization, […]
The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (July 13, 2026) appeared first on halfwheel.
In the 1970s, you could be invited to smoke Joya de Nicaragua’s Clásico cigar in the White House’s Green Room. This year, Joya de Nicaragua invites you to smoke the Clásico cigar named after the Green Room. The post Joya de Nicaragua Clásico Original Green Room Selection appeared first on halfwheel.
There are many new cigars celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of America, but almost none of them are made entirely of American tobaccos. For the special occasion, STG has created a new CAO America that does just that. The post CAO America 250th Anniversary appeared first on halfwheel.
Topper Cigar Co. isn’t known for releasing lots of new items, but yesterday, a half dozen new SKUs began shipping to stores. One is a new line while the others are line extensions. The post Topper Ships 1894 Broadleaf, Shortys appeared first on halfwheel.
The festival celebrates Nicaragua’s cigar industry, bringing people from around the world together for a week of visits to cigar factories and other facilities. The 2027 edition is scheduled for Jan. 25-30, beginning in Managua before heading to Estelí, the cigar-making capital of the country. The post Puro Sabor 2027 Registration Opens Today appeared first […]
This past April, Warped released a new petit corona size for its La Colemna line via DROP Cigar Club, the shop and subscription club founded by Warped’s owner, Kyle Gellis. The retailer also made it a bit of a challenge for at least one customer (us) to get their hands on a box. The post […]