No, your eyes are not lying to you. The cigar has three wrappers and it took me three and a half hours to smoke. The post Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan Shamrock (2020) appeared first on halfwheel.
The new regular production line is named after company founder Lee Marsh’s address in Baltimore where he lived as a child. There are two vitolas at launch: a 5 x 54 Belicoso and a 5 x 50 Robusto. The post Stolen Throne Ships Castle 919 appeared first on halfwheel.
Last week, two of the three vitolas began shipping. This blend is designed to be paired with the E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch bourbon. The post E.H. Taylor San Andrés Heads to Stores appeared first on halfwheel.
Hyvernat is described as “an epicurean at heart and a strategist in action.” His career in the tobacco industry spans more than 20 years, while also bringing experience in the wine and spirits industries. The post Former Oettinger Davidoff AG Exec Luc Hyvernat Joins Maya Selva Cigars as Executive VP appeared first on halfwheel.
As we reach the halfway point of 2025, Cigar Rights of America (CRA) remains fully engaged across the country, working to defend the rights of premium cigar consumers, retailers, and manufacturers. Over the past six months, we’ve monitored and responded to more than 90 state-level bills that could impact the premium cigar industry. From tax […]
Consumers will be paying a couple of cents more for their cigars tomorrow as the state adjusts its tax rate. The tax rate, which is adjusted annually and which is based on the tax on cigarettes, goes up 1.35 percent. The post California’s Cigar Tax Goes Up Tomorrow appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 50 Parejo/Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 Released: March 2025 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I reviewed this cigar in 2013. I was young… Read More ›
One of the longest running national Cigar Smoking World Championship qualifiers in the world was recently held for the 11th time. As always, the Swiss qualification round, took place under the name Big Alpine Smoke at Don Alejandro’s Cigar Lounge in Chur, an hour outside of Zürich. The place might have been the same, but […]
The limited edition cigar lines LIMITADA 2023 and LIMITADA 2025 will be available again for a short period. Both blends are being released in small quantities, with shipping scheduled to begin within the next two weeks. The cigars will be available at the following retailers: Humidor of Lisle Secreto Cigar Bar Luxury Cigar Club Sir […]
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