Tampa has two century-old traditions: The first cigars were rolled here in 1886. Beginning in 1904, pirates have invaded Tampa in an annual celebration called Gasparilla. The Gasparilla Parade of Pirates is reportedly the third largest parade in the USA. Last Saturday, hundreds of floats paraded down Bayshore Boulevard before 300,000 spectators. J.C. Newman’s parade float is a […]
Villiger launches a new line within the Cuellar brand, exclusively for the US market. The Villiger Cuellar line is one of the top-selling brands of the company. Villiger Cigars asked Jochy Blanco to help the company to develop a medium-bodied blend to complement the two existing lines. After testing with multiple blends, Villiger Cigars decided […]
Hunters & Frankau is introducing its latest UK Habanos Regional Edition, La Flor de Cano Selectos No.3 at three simultaneous events across the United Kingdom on 6th February. These tasting events, held exclusively for H&F’s trade customers, will take place in London, Manchester and Glasgow. The cigars will then be available from the 7th February […]
In its more than 40-year history, Inter Tabac, together with InterSupply, has become the world’s leading trade show for the tobacco industry, making Dortmund THE industry meeting place of the year every September. A success story like that requires not only a continuous development of the trade fair concept, but also a close dialogue with […]
Flor de Copán presents its first special edition for Chinese New Year 2025, the year of the snake. The snake embodies wisdom, intuition and renewal. In keeping with these characteristics, Flor de Copán Grupo de Maestros in Honduras has created a unique blend: Flor de Copán Year of the Snake 8-9-8 Dalias. This cigar is […]
Rocky Patel Cigars and its German importer, M. K. & Söhne, announce the gradual transition of the popular Vintage Series 1990 to box-pressed formats. This change will replace the round formats, which were previously rolled exclusively for the German market. The Robusto will lead the way and is already being delivered in the box-pressed format. […]
Today we are revealing the six cigars ranking from positions 19 to 14. #19 | Gurkha Colección Especial Toro Parejo Tastingnotes: This dark cigar starts off with cocoa, almonds, and nutmeg. Then chili and some aniseed come through before the cigar finishes with wood, cocoa, leather, coffee, and earthy notes. Owner: Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc. […]
Rancho Luna is now a mixed filler brand, offered in a single vitola though with two different wrapper options. In addition, the Aladino Candela Toro is returning to shelves ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. The post JRE Brings Back Rancho Luna, Aladino Candela Toro appeared first on halfwheel.
The Villiger Cuéllar Caribe is described as a more “refined” version of the Villiger TAA Exclusive 2021. Like that limited edition, the new Cuéllar Caribe is made at Tabacalera Palma. The post Villiger Cuéllar Caribe Shipping Next Week appeared first on halfwheel.
El Rey del Mundo is adding to its Shade Grown lineup with a full-time Churchill size. The 7 x 48 Churchill ($6.89) frontmark joins the Robusto and Toro sizes. It will begin shipping to retailers on Feb. 3. Shade Grown is a Honduran Puro with a Connecticut-Seed wrapper grown in the Talanga Valley (Honduras) under […]