Like many countries, the Dominican Republic is dealing with shortages of skilled employees. Procigar has worked with the Instituto Nacional de Formación Técnico Profesional to create a free school where people can become trained as certified cigar rollers or butchers. The post Procigar Partners With Dominican Government for Cigar Workers School appeared first on halfwheel.
A loyal listener and longtime cigar smoker posed a question to the Cigar Snob Podcast: Do jet flame lighters scorch cigars? Is there a way to light a cigar with a torch that won’t ruin your smoke? Are soft flames the only way to go? The team took aim at this one and fired some […]
This year seems on track to match last year’s record number of cigars. That said, many cigar companies have been talking about a more noticeable sales slow down of late. The post Report: Cigar Imports Slightly Up in First Half of 2024 appeared first on halfwheel.
In 2020, following its purchase of Royal Agro, STG stopped selling the Balmoral cigars in the U.S. It’s time to take a look back at one of the last new releases from the brand. The post Balmoral Añejo XO Oscuro Gran Toro appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan ~ Aged 10 years Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro – Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $47.00 My cigars received 6 months of naked humidor time. Rated 93 by Cigar Aficionado. This blend debuted in… Read More ›
The news, reviews and more of the past week. The post Weekly News (Oct. 14, 2024) appeared first on halfwheel.
Plasencia Cigars celebrates a monumental occasion—the 75th birthday of patriarch, Don Néstor Plasencia on the 8th of October. For six decades, Don Nestor has achieved incredible success, and many recognize him among the industry’s greats. Remarkable success is never achieved without the assistance and loyal support of others. For this reason, Don Nestor has created […]
Cigar & Bourbon Events announced the launch of its new online event ticketing platform. The new platform will streamline the ticket purchasing process for Cigar & Bourbon Events’ customers, making it easier and more convenient for them to attend their favorite events. “We are thrilled to launch our new online event ticketing platform,” said Chris […]
Les Fines Lames, introduces Obsidian and RAW Aluminum to the Les Fines Lames experience. The tumbled RAW Aluminum finish gives the MONAD and DYAD ashtrays a bold, industrial look while adding a singular touch to their aesthetic. Embracing the Wabi-Sabi philosophy, each piece is one of a kind, with marks from the production process enhancing its […]
Hunters & Frankau and Ettinger have created a distinctive and innovative cigar wrap. This wrap brings form and modernity, as well as functionality, to the question of how best to carry and maintain Havana cigars. The collaboration was over a year in the making and has been developed through a series of stages and close […]