Miami Cigar & Co. has announced the limited-edition Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2024 is now shipping. Miami Cigar & Co. previously released prior editions of the brand in 2011 and 2012. It was felt that it was the right moment to revive the Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve, in time for the company’s 35-year anniversary. Miami […]
This is a sophomore release for the Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade, which debuted in 2021. The blend is based around a Connecticut-seed tobacco that is grown under shade in the Bahia region of Brazil. The post Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade Returns for 2024 appeared first on halfwheel.
Premier Tobacco Imports announced the distribution of Artesano Del Tobacco cigars in Canada. The portfolio includes the Viva La Vida and El Pulpo lines, developed by Billy and Gus Fakih with AJ Fernandez in Nicaragua. Viva La Vida cigars are 100% Nicaraguan puros, offering a medium to full-bodied blend. El Pulpo features a Mexican San […]
Three of the four sizes of the new First line are shipping to stores. The 7 x 54 double corona size is not included in this initial shipment. The post Oz Family Cigars Ships Firsat appeared first on halfwheel.
Last year, the CigarBros + Boveda Humidors debuted in a single 80-count size. The company has started shipping smaller models that are offered in 5-, 10-, 20- and 30-count versions. The post CigarBros Begins Shipping Smaller Humidor Models appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: U.S.A Connecticut Broadleaf, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Regular Production. Factory: Nicaragua American Cigars S.A., Estelí From… Read More ›
Alberto Medina says that the PIO 1996 Series “My First Love” his attempt at replicating the first cigar blend he created. While that cigar was made in a factory in Miami, this box-pressed limited edition is made in Nicaragua. The post PIO 1996 Series “My First Love” Slated for August appeared first on halfwheel.
Felix Matei as the Romanian national slow smoking champion is starting to get as reliable as nighttime turning into day. For the fourth consecutive year he took home the title, even though his time of 1 hour and 45 minutes was comparatively modest this time. “The competition was fierce, with several seasoned participants vying for […]
Once again, the 19 century mansion, KK fon Stricka villa in Riga, posed as battle stage when the Latvian qualifier for the Cigar Smoking World Championship took place in the beginning of June. Participants from five countries, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Lithuania and Czech Republic fought it out during almost two hours before the winner was […]
For the first time in the history of the Cigar Smoking World Championship a national champion has been stripped of his or her title. The dramatic turn of events took place at the third ever qualifier in Greece and the decision was made after a significant rule violation; the contestant was caught on film relighting […]