In 2023, La Flor Dominicana teased a return of the Litto Gomez Diez line. While that still hasn’t happened, TAA retailers received a new toro vitola for the line at the end of 2024. The post Litto Gomez Emeraude appeared first on halfwheel.
Two of the three La Aurora Fuerte Sol vitolas are shipping to stores. The blend is described as one outside of La Aurora’s normal wheelhouse. The post La Aurora Fuerte Sol Heads to Stores appeared first on halfwheel.
The JFR 20th Anniversary is offered in four different vitolas, only one of which is thinner than 60 ring gauge. All four are box-pressed and have a pigtail and covered foot. The post JFR 20th Anniversary Begins Shipping appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Aged in Rabbit Hole Raceking barrels) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.99 Quantity Released: 2,300 boxes of 10 Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. My cigars received one… Read More ›
Last week, an exemption that would have only applied to cigars with $60+ MSRPs was removed. As it stands, this bill would outlaw online and catalog shipments of cigars to consumers in Connecticut. The post Bill Would Ban Online Cigar Sales to Connecticut appeared first on halfwheel.
This summer, Cuba’s second largest city, Santiago de Cuba, celebrates its 510th anniversary. Camaquito would like to use this special anniversary to support the local population and send a message of hope. Due to the current situation in Cuba, Mark Kuster (founder of Camaquito) has decided to donate 100 solar lamps (2000 watts) with batteries. […]
It’s been seven years since the Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro DeSocio debuted. With Alliance Cigar back in the news, now seemed like as good a time as any to revisit this Alliance exclusive release. The post Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro DeSocio appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: U.S. Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Hybrid Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.875 x 60 Perfecto Strength: Full Price: $16.75 Quantity: Regular Production Released: February 2025 Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño S.A. My cigars received 3 months of naked… Read More ›
A look at the news, reviews, and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (May 26, 2025) appeared first on halfwheel.
The 12th SOTL Global Round Table, hosted at Tampa’s iconic Grand Cathedral, brought together trailblazing women, passionate brand leaders, cigar lounge owners, and changemakers from across the United States for one bold mission: To rethink the cigar industry from the inside out. Under the generous hospitality of Angela Yue, with the signature warmth of Cynthia Fuente and the organizational […]