At this year’s PCA Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans, Chateau Diadem welcomed visitors with an elegant presentation of their expanded accessory line, including a modern plexiglass humidor, custom cutters, humidipaks, and ashtrays — all designed with the same refined aesthetics that define the brand. In addition to the accessories, Chateau Diadem officially unveiled […]
The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (May 5, 2025) appeared first on halfwheel.
A new, informal group in the UK celebrates a communal love of the leaf. A glorious day in London Docklands was the reward for a pioneering gathering of women who demonstrated that they can enjoy their cigars every bit as much as men. The UK Ladies Aficionadas marked this year’s International Women’s Day with a […]
The new Habanos S.A. productions were presented at the 25th Festival del Habano. Upmann Magnum 50 Gran Reserva Cosecha 2019 The renowned brand H. Upmann, which in the world of Habanos stands for rich tradition and incomparable elegance, presented its second Gran Reserva, the symbolic vitola Magnum 50, at the 25th Festival del Habano. This […]
Viaje is known for doing some things its own way, and celebrating anniversaries is the latest such thing. While the company has celebrated traditional anniversaries, it has also marked some less traditional ones, like 17 1/2 years. The post Viaje Fifteen Plus Two and a Half Anniversary Black appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negro Filler: Nicaraguan, USA Pennsylvanian Broadleaf Size: 5 x 48 Short Churchill Strength: Medium Price: $17.00 Quantity Released: 2,000 boxes of 14 Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A. My cigars… Read More ›
Cigar retailers have been limited to selling cigars exclusively in their retail stores, but now they’ll be able to sell at events and functions. Additionally, restaurants can create cigar smoking rooms provided they meet a handful of requirements. The post Indiana Cigar Retailers Get OK to Sell Cigars at Events; Restaurants Can Create Cigar Smoking […]
Turns out we have one more booth post. Here is the final PCA 2025 booth post: Elie Bleu. The post PCA 2025: Elie Bleu appeared first on halfwheel.
I normally don’t hawk wares to this degree, but this is a great cigar and not easy to find…if at all. I reviewed this cigar April 7, 2025 and rated it 98. Read my review here. Small Batch Cigar has… Read More ›
I am a little surprised that The Eel is not the culebra vitola. But no, it is just a normal lancero. The post El Pulpo The Eel appeared first on halfwheel.