It’s the final day of the 2025 Puro Sabor Festival, and we’ve got a rum tasting on deck as well as a visit to a factory that has started to make a name for itself in recent years. After that, party time. The post Puro Sabor 2025: Day 4 appeared first on halfwheel.
Room101 continues its Anniversary series with a 15th Anniversary cigar. The 6 x 52 Toro ($14.99) is a Nicaraguan puro, created by Room101 Founder Matt Booth in collaboration with blender AJ Fernandez. “I am both honored & humbled by your belief in and support of our brand,” Booth said in a press release. “You have […]
The Metropolitan Connecticut, Host and Maduro blends are getting a new 4 x 34 vitola. The trio will ship to stores next month. The post Ferio Tego Metropolitan Petites Debuting at TPE 2025 appeared first on halfwheel.
While Washington state has one of the highest cigar tax rates in the country, it has been capped at 65 cents. Now, a group of legislators is seeking to raise that cap. The post Washington State Legislators Propose Higher Cigar Tax appeared first on halfwheel.
Foundation Cigars The Grasshopper Candela | Cigar Reviews by the Katman Wrapper: Candela Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa, Estelí Size: 5.25 x 52 Robusto Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time…. Read More ›
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Today we are revealing the six cigars ranking from positions 25 to 20. #25 | Los Statos Deluxe Limited Edition Tastingnotes: This dark, oily Figurado reveals a broad spectrum of aromas. First there are floral notes, lemongrass, and white pepper. Then earthy notes and burnt wood come to the fore. Dense and balanced. Owner: […]
This is the fifth TAA exclusive release that Villiger has released in as many years, and each of those five blends have been made a different factories. For the 2024 release, Villiger turned to Fábrica de Puros Maya Selva Cigars factory located in Danlí, Honduras. The post Villiger TAA Exclusive 2024 appeared first on halfwheel.
The final day of the 2025 Puro Sabor Festival has landed on a Friday. Tonight, the festival will conclude with the Dinner & Closing Gala at the Estelí Stadium, which is home to Real Estelí F.C. (Football Club). This morning, I’m off to see the Oliva Cigar Co. operations at El Fumador, the same location […]
Thursday morning begins at the Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño S.A. warehouse. Here, tobaccos for cigar maker Skip Martin’s RoMa Craft Tobac cigars arrive. He’s been here since 2020 and has a small yet mighty craft operation in Estelí. Having visited Plasencia yesterday, I’m excited to see an operation on a much, much smaller and […]