For the better part of the last two decades anti-tobacco advocates have turned their attention towards pursuing legislative endeavors that seek to implement massive tax increases on tobacco products with the goal of curbing usage while increasing revenue into government coffers. The logic seems straightforward: hike taxes, and consumption will drop. However, what is largely […]
Precise language is always crucial for appropriate and effective regulation. Given the significant disparities which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the FDA) and other anti-tobacco groups acknowledge between premium cigars and other types of tobacco products (historically premium cigar have been considered the lowest enforcement priority in the FDA’s own risk-categorization schema) the absence […]
Crowned Heads is proud to announce its latest installment to their highly sought-after and eagerly anticipated annual Las Calaveras series, Las Calaveras EL 2024, along with a release to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the brand, Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario. Introduced in 2014, Las Calaveras began as a tribute to those who have passed on […]
While Alan Rubin is no longer involved into the day-to-day operations of Alec Bradley, his blend book was the source for this new release. The post Alec Bradley Safe Keepings En Route to Stores Today appeared first on halfwheel.
It’s a 7 x 40 vitola for the company’s three core lines. The post West Tampa Tobacco Co.’s Lancero for White, Black and Red Lines Arrives in Stores appeared first on halfwheel.
Plasencia 1865, a world-leading premium tobacco grower since 1865, announces the release of the Alma del Fuego Ometepe Edición Limitada. This blend is the first of its kind, as it is the only cigar that has a wrapper made with tobacco from Ometepe. This tobacco was named Hoja del Fuego by the Plasencia family. Only 1,000 boxes (that double […]
Huella introduces TobacTrack, a tobacco industry compliance platform that uses advanced tech to streamline regulatory oversight for the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and ensure adherence to the FDA’s Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. This system, subject to two pending patent applications, is designed to enhance monitoring of tax compliance and […]
Two of the cutters use G10 glass resin, while the other option is a micarta finish The post Les Fines Lames Adds Trio of Le Petit Composite Finishes appeared first on halfwheel.
Somebody call Jibbs. The post S.T. Dupont’s Lighter Necklace Begins Shipping appeared first on halfwheel.
Tabacalera held “Puros Orígenes” in Madrid, the greatest event dedicated to New World tobacco celebrated in Spain ever. El Grupo de Maestros and around two hundred specialized tobacconists, arrived from all over the country, attended to the presentation of Henry Clay, the new brand for international markets. This is how Jorge Fernández Cabezas, marketing manager, […]