One of the most anticipated qualification rounds of the Cigar Smoking World Championship is the one in Poland. With five names in the Top 20 of all times and a starting field including world record holder Klaudia Ide, the 2022 world champion Borys Szkodziak, the 2024 Polish champion Adam Charchut and last year’s number seven […]
Montenegro has managed something probably no other country has done on the Cigar Smoking World Championship circuit before. Two years in a row their qualifier has been decided by a 15 minute penalty for burning of the ring, and for one guy, the tables turned in 2024. Just like last year, the competition was held […]
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This is the fourth vitola in the Cosecha 149 line, which was made with the company’s 149th crop of tobacco. When the line debuted in 2021, it was Plasencia’s first Honduran puro released under its company name. The post Plasencia Cosecha 149 Cortez appeared first on halfwheel.
Tatiana’s releases have generally been flavored and on the smaller side of the vitola spectrum. With Delights, the company goes into bigger sizes that aren’t flavored, but keep a sweetened cap. The post Tatiana Delights Robusto appeared first on halfwheel.
The new series includes four different colorways, all sporting the same camouflage design on the top of the cases. Each travel humidor has an MSRP of $31.99 and can hold up to five cigars. The post Quality Importers Releases Cigar Caddy Camouflage Series appeared first on halfwheel.
46% ABV Blended Scotch Whisky Mizunara Oak Cask Finish The Double Double Dewar’s has always gone out of its way to let consumers know that its whisky is “double aged for extra smoothness.” It’s a fundamental element of the brand, and the claim is made on the packaging of most of its products, from the […]
The ProCigar Festival will be held Feb. 16-21 in the Dominican Republic. It traditionally draws an international audience, who are guests on a sweep of the country’s tobacco resources. Visits include factories and fields along with events that include seminars, tastings, and dinners. To get an idea of what to expect, see Cigar Snob’s account […]
As Florida voters prepare to decide whether to legalize recreational cannabis use by adults, a state senator has a plan to keep marijuana smoke from becoming a public nuisance. But it also means you won’t be able to light up a cigar, either. The post Florida State Sen. Joe Gruters Announces Plan for Bill Banning […]
The two beefy new cigars should be heading to stores in the coming days. Both come with over a year of rest as the company awaited an opportunity to release them. The post Viaje Adds Blunderbuss and Dark Matter to WLP Series appeared first on halfwheel.