The time is here. The wait is over. The countdown has started. When the qualifiers in Norway and Switzerland take place on May 4th, this year’s Cigar Smoking World Championship season will once again be officially underway. And it starts with one of the heavyweights. In 2023 Norway was one of the best performing nations […]
Crown and Barrel is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Cigar Journal to host an exclusive cigar blind tasting experience on May 21st, 2024. This event is set to take place at Crown and Barrel cigar lounge, an exquisitely curated space that caters to the discerning tastes of passionados in search of an unparalleled cigar […]
The Cigar Association of America will be led by Scott Pearce, former executive director of the Premium Cigar Association. Pearce, whose title will be president, will begin his duties May 28. “Scott is uniquely positioned to grow and bring innovative lobbying and advocacy to CAA,” Chris Howard, CAA board member, said in a press release. […]
It’s time to once again test the theory of whether milder cigars age better than fuller strength cigars. The post La Mezcla Cubana Rothschild appeared first on halfwheel.
“This was certainly an interesting cigar. The profile had dramatic changes every third which was great but not all of the were my cup of tea. I found the draw to be a little spongy and the cap way too small but neither were deal breakers for me. Certainly a unique experience and worth a […]
Half of the company’s portfolio will see the increase, which is driven by rising costs to produce the company’s products. The post Les Fines Lames Announces Price Increase appeared first on halfwheel.
Tripadvisor‘s travel contributors have helped make J.C. Newman Cigar Co.’s El Reloj cigar factory as the top museum in Tampa, Florida. Based on visitor reviews, Tripadvisor has presented the factory with a “Travelers Choice” award for 2023. Because J.C. Newman is a four-generation family business, many of its Tripadvisor reviews note that guided tours of […]
It borrows from the design of the Quattro, but offers a large single-jet torch. The post Vector Caliper Begins Shipping appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 56 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.80 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. Released October 2023. Cigars Released: 600 Boxes of 50 Cigars THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I spent… Read More ›
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