The ceo of El Septimo said he didn’t set out to invent a new ashtray, but a desire to keep his cigars cool while smoking them spurred him to explore new ideas. The idea is to preserve the essential oils and sugars in the tobacco, which preserves its flavor. The post El Septimo’s Zaya Younan […]
The Kristoff San Andrés Box-Pressed Toro TAA 2020 is back. While that cigar was offered to around 80 TAA retailers, this cigar will be offered to stores that attend PCA 2025 in New Orleans. The post Kristoff Signature Series PCA Exclusive 2025 Announced appeared first on halfwheel.
It has been more than a decade since the original Viaje Platino Reserva Double Torpedo was released. The post Viaje Platino Reserva Double Torpedo (2024) appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.125 x 55 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $30.00 Box Date: November 2022 THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Rated 96 by Cigar Aficionado. While I don’t believe there is 100% transparency when CA reviews a cigar approved… Read More ›
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Cayman Cigar Company announces the release of its highly anticipated Limited Edition Cutlass 2024, marking the company’s first-ever offering featuring Nicaraguan tobacco. Limited to just 2,500 cigars, this exclusive release represents a significant milestone for the brand and introduces an innovative approach to packaging. The Limited Edition Cutlass emerged from a fortuitous discovery within Nicaragua’s […]
This is a different cigar than Rocky Patel’s ITC Emerald, which is covered in a candela wrapper. The Emerald line debuted with three different box-pressed vitolas and started shipping to retailers in December 2024. The post Rocky Patel Emerald Toro appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Costa Rican Habano (Aged Seco) Filler: Costa Rican, Cuban Seco, Cuban Viso Size: 4.875 x 50 Robusto Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $7.26 in 10 count Petaca I reviewed this cigar in July 2024. This is a… Read More ›
Two colors of mammoth bark come together to create the alternating design of the handles. It’s a regular production addition to the vast portfolio of the cigar cutter maker. The post Scrim by HutcH Adds Stacked Mosaic Mammoth Bark Cutter appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Claro Binder: Nicaraguan AGANORSA Filler: Nicaraguan AGANORSA Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $15.99 This is one of my regular go-to cigars. I first published this review in April 2024. BACKGROUND: Directly from Andew Considine… Read More ›