Alec Bradley announces the launch of Kintsugi Wabi Sabi, a limited-edition follow-up to one of the brand’s most celebrated cigars. Shipping August 1, this release draws inspiration from the Japanese concept of wabi sabi, the belief that there’s beauty in imperfection, authenticity and the natural passage of time. Crafted by renowned blender AJ Fernandez in […]
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade-Grown (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Condega, Estelí’, Ometepe) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Condega, Estelí’, Ometepe) Size: 7 x 58 Salomon Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.70 Quantity Released: Regular Production since 2017 My cigars received 8 months of naked… Read More ›
CAO is expanding its portfolio with the launch of Surplus by CAO, a trio of approachable cigars designed to deliver the brand’s craftsmanship at a competitive price point. Surplus is available in Shade, Maduro and Sweet. “With Surplus by CAO, we wanted to create a cigar that gives more people the chance to experience our […]
Cohiba announces the release of Cohiba Rubicon, a full-time addition to its portfolio and an evolution of the brand’s blending philosophy. The cigar has been handcrafted at the HATSA factory in Danlí, Honduras. Rubicon is built from six tobaccos sourced from five of the world’s growing regions. The blend is crowned with an Ecuadorian Habano […]
The festival runs from Jan. 18-24 and celebrates Nicaragua’s cigar making heritage. Attendees will get to see numerous farms, factories and other facilities in the premium cigar making industry, as well as take part in cultural experiences and meet some of the country’s most noted cigar makers. The post Puro Sabor 2026 Festival Registration Opens […]
For the first time in three years, the Indian slow smoking record wasn’t broken during their national Cigar Smoking World Championship qualifier, but it could’ve been. The event was hosted by India Cigar Club, a part of Luxury Ampers and Frolics Group, at the specially converted venue Thanks & Beyond in New Delhi. “The event […]
”Every draw, every second, and every venue will matter.” That’s how Cigar Smoking World Championship founder, Marko Bilic, commentated the choice to have three individual qualifiers in the US, with no final. The person with best time out of the three competitions was going to be crowned champion, and in the end we were left […]
CAO, a brand not known for bundle cigars, is getting a trio of offerings next month. Pricing ranges from $2.09-3.09 per cigar. The post CAO Gets Surplus, New Bundle Cigar appeared first on halfwheel.
The limited edition cigar gets its inspiration from the Japanese concept of wabi sabi, which holds that there is beauty in imperfection, authenticity, and the natural passage of time. The blend is described as “balanced, expressive and quietly confident.” The post Alec Bradley Kintsugi Wabi Sabi Coming in Early August appeared first on halfwheel.
The SBC 24 is the fifth iteration of the Powstanie SBC series. Like the four releases before, it’s a 5 1/2 x 46 barberpole. The post Powstanie SBC 24 appeared first on halfwheel.