With the Umbagog line, Steve Saka pays tribute to his love of fishing, his favorite fishing spot in New Hampshire, and the Henry Clay line of cigars from the 1980s and 1990s. The Bronzeback version, named for a smallmouth bass, uses a wrapper that’s a bit lower of a priming than that on the original […]
AGANORSA Leaf is taking the line-item tariff surcharge approach, meaning that if the tariffs are reversed, the company can quickly remove the surcharge. The new pricing will apply to orders place after Friday, Aug. 15. The post AGANORSA Leaf Announces Tariff Price Increase appeared first on halfwheel.
Next year, Belgium’s plain packaging law will be extended to cigars. In addition, there’s a new rule that limits trade names on packaging to no more than three words. The post Belgium Moving to Stricter Packaging Rules in 2026 appeared first on halfwheel.
Nicholas Melillo says the size represents a deep connection to both his roots as a blender and to his grandfather, who always appreciated the elegance of the size. Both vitolas measure 7 x 40 and become the fifth size for each blend. The post Foundation Ships New Wise Man Lanceros appeared first on halfwheel.
The Kohlhase family business M. K. & Söhne is now taking over exclusive distribution of the cigar brand Daniel Marshall on the German market. M. K. & Söhne is delighted to welcome Daniel Marshall to its portfolio and make it available to both specialist retailers and demanding cigar lovers in Germany. Product information at a […]
Valentino Siesto Cigars returns to InterTabac with exciting new releases crafted for cigar lovers. Meet them on September 18–20 at Booth 4.D09 – Hall 4, same location as last year. The company’s internationally best-selling Nero Black line takes a step forward with a major new release. First, the elegant and structured Nero Black Toro 50×6 […]
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is proud to announce the appointment of Ricardo Carioni as its new Director of International Affairs and Education. This position signals the PCA’s continued commitment to advancing premium cigar advocacy, education, and global engagement. Ricardo Carioni brings an exceptionally unique profile to the role. A former Deputy Ambassador and official […]
Drew Estate announces that shipping has officially begun for the highly anticipated S.T. Dupont Liga Privada 10 Aniversario Collection, now available with an optional add-on of 20 rare Savage Feast cigars. This premium collection, first unveiled at the 2025 PCA Convention & Trade Show, is available exclusively through participating Drew Diplomat Program retailers. The S.T. […]
The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers, Procigar, is thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for the 18th edition of the Procigar Festival. It features on site educational experiences and tours of the Dominican Republic’s world-renowned cigar factories led by the legends of Dominican cigars themselves. Attendees can enjoy the festival in any number […]
The Cigar Smoking World Championship qualifier in Malaysia promised to be epic, as four previous slow smoking champions showed up to the biggest CSWC event in South East Asia. The stage was set at Marini’s on 57 in Kuala Lumpur, as it has been for the last several years. It’s hard to think of a […]