In Canada, a concentration of cigar events typically surface within a short stretch of months that afford passionados the prime opportunity to revel in comfortable outdoor smoking. Smack-dab in the middle of July, prominent west-end Toronto tobacconist Cigar Studio hosted their big summer 2025 event titled ‘The Slow Burn Soirée’, an affair set to the […]
Last year the first Cigar Smoking World Championship qualifier in one of the world’s youngest countries, Kosovo, was held at the newly opened and latest branch of Club Mareva cigar lounges in the world. Located on the most popular street in Pristhina, the event attracted a big crowd. “The atmosphere was electric, yet elegant, as […]
The chances for a building to have the perfect name for a slow smoking contest are few and far between, but in the capital of Azerbaijan this is the case. The Cigar Smoking World Championship qualifier in this most eastern corner of Europe was set in a cigar lounge inside the iconic Flame Towers in […]
Amarati is a relatively-new brand from Dubai. Its cigars are expected to arrive at American stores in the next few weeks. The post Amarati Announces Cigar Specialist International for U.S., Canada Distribution appeared first on halfwheel.
Montecristo, one of the most iconic names in premium cigars, marks 90 years of excellence with the debut of the Montecristo 90th Anniversary, a limited-production cigar crafted by Rafael Nodal, VP of Product Capability at Altadis U.S.A., in collaboration with the Plasencia family. The cigar blends Montecristo’s Cuban heritage with modern elegance and will be […]
Wrapper: Dominican Rosado Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 4.625 x 49 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $26.00 My cigars received 2 years of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: My hopes are that the cigar plumps whilst in the heating up… Read More ›
On 16 July 2025, the European Commission unveiled a proposal to revise the Tobacco Excise Directive. While the proposal is meant to tackle the developments and emergence of new products (e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products and new products containing nicotine), the European Commission also decided to revise the EU minimum rates applicable to traditional tobacco products. […]
Amarati Cigars is proud to announce an exclusive sales broker partnership with Cigars Specialist International (CSI) for the North American market. “We’re excited to partner with Cigars Specialist International, one of the most respected firms in the premium cigar space,” said Amer Al Tamimi, Founder of Amarati Cigars. “Their deep market expertise and longstanding relationships […]
Two new toro-ish cigars from Illusione are shipping to stores. Yes, one of the comes in bight teal-colored foil. The post Illusione Ships The Group of Five SE, OneOff Black and Tan Toro appeared first on halfwheel.
Next year marks the 60th anniversary of the Cohiba brand, which is likely to be the centerpiece of the festival. Registration details have not yet been announced. The post Festival del Habano XXVI Scheduled for Feb. 23-27, 2026 appeared first on halfwheel.