Bentley Tobacco and Jonathan Carney of Bentley Tobacco | USA is teaming up to use artificial intelligence to produce a cigar. Central to the project is a survey designed to capture the preferences of participants. The survey includes size and tobacco origins, flavor profiles and branding aesthetics. All data collected will be analyzed by an […]
TAA 2024 begins on Sunday and Joya de Nicaragua’s new exclusive for the Tobacconists’ Association of America will be on shelves before the end of the week. It’s a 6 x 60 version of the company’s 55th anniversary cigar. The post Joya de Nicaragua Cinco de Cinco TAA Exclusive Shipping Next Week appeared first on […]
Alec Bradley releases Alec Bradley Chunk Maduro. For years, Alec Bradley has released Chunk frontmarks for some of the brand’s most beloved cigars (Magic Toast, Double Broadleaf, Gatekeeper, among others). Now, this squat cigar shape is getting its own full-time release with Chunk Maduro. Chunk Maduro boasts a Mexican Maduro wrapper, a Honduran Jamastran binder, […]
North Carolina: In late September, Hurricane Helene struck the Southeastern United States, cutting a swath of destruction and leaving more than 250 dead across six states. No area was hit harder than North Carolina, particularly the city of Asheville, located near the Blue Ridge Mountains in the western part of the state. The post Asheville […]
The Chunk is now its own line. It’s offered in five vitolas, though two of them are limited. The post Alec Bradley Chunk Maduro Heads to Stores appeared first on halfwheel.
In less than a year, Amer Al-Tamimi has opened up his first cigar shop in Dubai, created a Middle Eastern distribution company and now has his own brand. Amarati Cigar’s three debut lines are made in Nicaragua. The post Amarati Cigar Debuts in Dubai appeared first on halfwheel.
This weekend, one of college football’s most celebrated rivalries takes center stage as the #7 Alabama Crimson Tide roll into the Scruffy City to take on the #11 Tennessee Volunteers in what’s famously known as the “Third Saturday in October.” While this annual SEC clash is always a highlight of the season, it’s not just […]
Kristoff had a great few days at Intertabac. The company is continuing to grow into the international markets by expanding their portfolio with their current distributors, and breaking ground with new distributors. “We are proud and excited to let the world know Kristoff has reached its 20th year of business. To commemorate our 20th anniversary, […]
Travel with us – we give you a global overview of what is moving the cigar industry. Once again, we have gathered exciting stories, background knowledge, and information on our passion, smoking cigars, from all corners of the world. If you missed this edition, you can order a back-issue. The following is an overview of the […]
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 4.88 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium Price: €10.20 in 2018 First half: Last time on the Katman channel, we talked about what turned out to be the poster boy for the perfect Cuban… Read More ›