Celebrating 30 years at the forefront of New Zealand’s cigar industry, Grant “The Cigar Merchant” Ovenden is proud to announce a pivotal evolution in his business operations. To mark this milestone, his tobacco-related business will now operate as two distinct entities, enhancing focus and delivering even greater value to both consumers and trade partners. Canteros […]
Raíces Cubanas is not new to cigars, but it is one of the newest cigar companies. The Honduran factory has teamed up with Ralph Montero for its own cigars. The post Raíces Cubanas Liga de Reyes Toro appeared first on halfwheel.
A new limited edition, Canadian-exclusive cigar has landed in Canada, just in time for the country’s national holiday. It’s the second time that Matilde has created an exclusive for Canada. The post Matilde’s Exclusivo 2025 Now on Sale in Canada appeared first on halfwheel.
The new cigar is named after Operation Midnight Hammer, a U.S. military operation involving seven B-2 bombers that bombed three different nuclear sites in Iran on June 22. Each cigar has an MSRP of $16, and 2,000 cigars are being released packaged in four-count bags. The post Hooten Young Launching Midnight Hammer on July 14 […]
The Tobacco Products Association (TPA) is proud to announce something we’ve all been waiting for—our first-ever TPA Expo, happening July 11–13, 2025, at BAMF Cigar Lounge in sunny Wellington, Florida. This isn’t your typical trade show. It’s a full-blown, three-day gathering of the people who live and breathe this industry—cigar lovers, pipe enthusiasts, brands, lounges, […]
Plasencia’s prices will increase between 32-47 cents on the wholesale price of each cigar. The price changes are set to go into effect on July 7. The post Plasencia To Implement Tariff-Related Price Increases Next Week appeared first on halfwheel.
The increase, passed as part of the budget bill, raises the cigar tax from 36 to 45 percent of the wholesale price. For a $10 cigar, that means about it will cost about 45 cents more. The post Illinois’ Cigar Tax Increases Today appeared first on halfwheel.
Ohio’s laws require it to adjust the cap on cigar taxes annually, and this year’s adjustment will make cigars a bit more expensive. How much? Approximately one cent. The post Ohio’s Cigar Tax Cap Goes Up by One Cent Today appeared first on halfwheel.
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.