Here is a sneak peak at the topics in issue 24/1 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, […]
La Aurora USA announces the Limited Edition Lancero Collection. Known as one of the more difficult formats to roll and loved by passionados for the wrapper to filler ratio, this collection is the perfect gift for the cigar lover. The Lancero collection will feature a collection of ten cigars (2 of each brand) including the never-before-released […]
Inspired by Julio R. Eiroa’s enchantment with Cameroon tobacco, 600 boxes of a Limited Edition Aladino blend was released in 2023 in the United States market. This was planned to be a one-time limited release from their family’s archives and returns November 2024 due to popular demand and available for all markets. Julio and Justo’s […]
Fratello Cigars is excited to announce the re-release of the popular DMV Maduro Selection to kick off the fall season. Originally launched in 2018, the DMV Series pays tribute to Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia—where the Fratello journey began. This year’s Maduro Selection features the same four unique blends in a 12-count sampler, with three […]
After delays due to the arrival of the cigars’ elaborate packaging, Emergence is finally heading to stores. It’s the first cigar from Peter James Cigar Co., a joint venture between Luciano Cigars and Peter James Co. The post Peter James Emergence Begins Shipping Nationwide appeared first on halfwheel.
After a few delays, the Fratello Pocahontas is now shipping. It is limited to 200 boxes and was only offered to retailers that placed orders during PCA 2024. The post Fratello Pocahontas Begins Shipping appeared first on halfwheel.
Surpassion is the new brand from Asad Imtiaz, who took up cigar smoking while serving in Iraq. The company’s first release is a 6 x 50 toro that is made at LA iSLA in the Dominican Republic. The post Surpassion Cigars Debuts appeared first on halfwheel.
Tiant was a pioneering Cuban-born pitcher known for smoking cigars throughout his entire MLB career. In his later years, he launched the El Tiante cigar brand. The post Luis Tiant, Red Sox Great, Passes Away at 83 appeared first on halfwheel.
Anti-tobacco politicians turn authoritarian, push generational bans at home and overseas. You’d think the U.S. could export something better than a generational ban on premium cigars. When the Boston suburb of Brookline, Massachusetts in 2021 enacted a prohibition on buying tobacco products by anyone born after Jan. 1, 2000, it was taking action on a […]
West Virginia: Kanawha County, West Virginia, prohibits smoking in most indoor public areas and workplaces. Mardi Gras Casino and Resort believes that is hurting its business and has appealed to the Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health to grant it an exemption. The post West Virginia’s Mardi Gras Casino Asks for Exemption From County’s Smoking Ban appeared […]