On August 30th, Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco will unveil the Atabey Black Delirios, a 5 ¾ x 55 vitola, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Elev8te Cigar Lounge in Villa Park, Illinois. Wrapped in a dark, oily Ecuadorian Maduro leaf, the Atabey Black Delirios conceals a Dominican binder and a thoughtful blend of Dominican […]
On display at PCA this spring was a special set of Tatuaje vitolas featuring Corojo wrappers grown in Nicaragua by the Garcia family. While the Tatuaje 7th Corojo has been released as a regular production cigar and is already available in shops nationwide, these three limited edition releases are about to be launched at select […]
This year, Nicholas Perdomo III created a line of cigars called Legacy in tribute to his father, Nick Perdomo Jr. As usual, there are three blends, each incorporating a new hybrid-seed tobacco developed by the company a decade ago. The post Perdomo Legacy Maduro Gran Belicoso appeared first on halfwheel.
Last year, the legendary José Seijas passed away at the age of 74. This cigar was made to honor his life. The post Para José Seijas appeared first on halfwheel.
When it comes to lighting a cigar, the first decision one has to make is whether to use a soft flame or a torch. While it had been an either-or, having both options in one lighter has become increasingly common. The post Visol Stinger appeared first on halfwheel.
Arturo Fuente’s international distribution will be handled in-house, ending a long agreement it has had with the Meerapfels. It’s unclear what this means for Fuente’s supply of Cameroon wrappers. The post Arturo Fuente, Meerapfel End Distribution Agreement appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Dominican Filler: Undisclosed, Peruvian Ligero Size: 6.125 x 55 Strength: Medium Price: $44.00 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Tobacos de Costa Rica My solitary cigar received one year of home humidor time. This is a… Read More ›
One new store will be located about a half mile from the Cincinnati Reds’ ballpark, the other is going to be 2.5 miles from the gates of Universal Studios. Both are scheduled to open later this year. The post Cigars International Expanding to Orlando & Kentucky appeared first on halfwheel.
The company founded to bring awareness to men’s mental health has partnered with two cigar-making sisters for its newest release. The Skinny Bastarda was developed by Patricia and Raquel Quesada to celebrate the women of the cigar industry. The post League of Fat Bastards’ Skinny Bastarda Begins Shipping appeared first on halfwheel.
The hot summer months attract many people to the sea or the mountains for a break from everyday life. Reinhard Pohorec, host of the Light ’em Up Lounge, spent six weeks visiting premium cigar lounges and retailers in over 16 different states across the USA, exploring cigar culture in the world’s largest market for handmade […]