Europe’s Push for Steep Tobacco Tax Hikes European policymakers are considering the first major increase in tobacco excise duties in over a decade. The European Commission is proposing a staggering 139% increase in the minimum tax on cigarettes, from €90 to €215 per 1,000 units, and an unprecedented 1,092% increase on cigars, raising the rate […]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sists down with the Rooster Smoke House Cigars team to talk about their brand and their plans moving forward in the industry. Formed in 2020 the team originally wanted to open a new cigar lounge but the COVID pandemic put that […]
Ireland now has its first Edición Regional release, with a name that harkens back to a brand that been made exclusively for the retailer James J. Fox. Following a launch party, the cigars went on sale over the weekend. The post Ireland Gets its First Edición Regional as Punch Néctares No. 50 Goes on Sale […]
The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (June 23, 2025) appeared first on halfwheel.
This is the second addtion to the company’s Street Tacos Cinco de Mayo limited edition series, which debuted last year. The series was created to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the Mexican holiday that falls on May 5. The post Rojas Street Tacos Cinco de Mayo 2025 appeared first on halfwheel.
The Montenegro Smoking Weekend at the Kalamper hotel & spa is one of the most exclusive and fascinating events for cigar enthusiasts in Southeast Europe. It is held every second weekend in June. This annual festival organized by Casa de Puros´ Aleks Ðuretić and his team offers a perfect opportunity to explore the world of […]
The Viva La Vida Connecticut is the company’s fourth line. Like all the others, it’s made by AJ Fernandez in Nicaragua. The post Viva La Vida Connecticut Robusto appeared first on halfwheel.
Smoking will largely be eliminated in the state’s casinos at the start of 2027. However, an exemption allows for one enclosed smoking area, meaning a cigar lounge can stay in operation. The post Rhode Island Legislators Vote to Make Casinos Mostly Smoke-Free appeared first on halfwheel.
Close finishes seem to be the name of the slow smoking game in Qatar. In 2022 Ayman El Hahdi won by one minute and four seconds, with Fahad Al Mohanna in second place. The year after David De La Garza finished just 21 seconds ahead of Abdulrahman Al Sayed, and when the Qatari Cigar Smoking […]
Your cigars will take longer to leave the factory, literally. Since the start of this month, the government has cut the maximum speed limit in half. The post Nicaragua Cuts Highway Speed Limit to 31 MPH appeared first on halfwheel.