Today’s landmark ruling will almost certainly limit the FDA’s ability to regulate tobacco products, including cigars. Chevron has been repeatedly mentioned in the premium cigar industry’s nearly eight-year-old lawsuit against FDA regulation. The post Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Deference, a Likely Hit to FDA’s Tobacco Regulatory Authority appeared first on halfwheel.
Sanj Patel has a new collaborator for this third SP1014 line, working with Art Garcia of Tabacalera Segovias de Estelí. The post SP1014 Silver Slated for Mid-July Release appeared first on halfwheel.
The “cult favorite” line returned in 2023 after several years being on hiatus. Now, the full-flavored blend gets its fifth size. The post Battleground Cigars Adds Perfecto to OPK Fire Line appeared first on halfwheel.
This is the third year in a row that J.C. Newman has teamed up with Brizard & Co. to create a limited edition cigar case for The American brand. When these case were announced in the spring, J.C. Newman said they would not ship until November. The post J.C. Newman Releases The American Limited Edition […]
E.P. Carrillo has announced the United States Release of Encore Noir with Exclusive Event at Two Guys Smoke Shop featuring Jorge Luis Fernandez Maique. Crafted with precision and passion, Encore Noir embodies the artistry of tobacco blending, drawing from the rich soils of Ecuador, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. This unique blend builds upon the legacy of the […]
By Cody Carden Earlier today, the Supreme Court published their decision in Loper Bright v. Raimondo, a case which significantly curtails the power of federal agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to interpret ambiguous statutes. The court’s 6-3 ruling struck down a principle known as ‘Chevron Deference,’ a precedent created by the Court in the […]
In 2018, Arsenio Ramos—the longtime blender for AGANORSA—passed away. This year, as a tribute to the man who spent six decades working with tobacco, the company has created a new line with Ramos’ name and portrait. The post AGANORSA Leaf Shipping Arsenio on July 1 appeared first on halfwheel.
The cutter features buffalo horn handles, while the reverse scrimshaw artwork is done in gold. Rick Hutchings said this design combination gives the cutter a distinctive visual pop. The post Scrim by HutcH Adds Limited Edition Year of the Dragon Cutter appeared first on halfwheel.
The first in person Habanos World Days to be held outside Cuba drew to a close on Saturday 22nd June with a spectacular gala dinner at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Hosted in the Rafael Court, surrounded by a set of seven full-scale designs for tapestry painted by Raphael, diners also participated in a charity […]
Everyone was expecting a showdown between three times champion Wilson C and defending champion Yadie Dayana at Malaysia’s slow smoking qualifier, but these hopes were destroyed after just eleven minutes. “Yadie was so busy coaching the fellow contenders at his table that he forgot to puff on his own cigar,” organizer Fernando Piet, says. “Luckily […]