While the Senate supported the increases, the House of Representatives did not, defeating it by a 70-21 vote. Had it passed, the cost of a cigar with an MSRP of $9.50 would have gone up by roughly three dollars. The post North Dakota Legislators Defeat Cigar Tax Increase Bill appeared first on halfwheel.
The line extension replaces the Nicaraguan wrapper on the regular Corto blend with a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. In addition, medio tiempo tobacco has been added to the filler to increase both the body and strength of the blend. The post Warped Debuting Corto Maduro at PCA 2025 appeared first on halfwheel.
Kopp Tobaccos, which represents several premium cigar companies in Germany, has completed its move into a new 65,000-square-foot space for its production and business operations…. The post Kopp Tobaccos Moves to New Facility Outside Hamburg, Germany appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Dark Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano, Criollo ‘98, San Vicente Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Grande Strength: Medium Price: $16.00 Quantity Released: Regular Production Factory: Kelner Cigars, S.A.S. Dominican Republic Klaas Kelner is the son… Read More ›
Trade policy is once again taking center stage in the Trump administration, as the President continues to reshape the global trading system under the guise of protecting American industries. While this may be framed as a patriotic cause, the consequences tell a more sobering story: broad-based tariffs rarely deliver on their promises. Instead, they often […]
Efforts to curb tobacco use through prohibitionist policies have once again failed to deliver results. A recent report from a Massachusetts task force found that the illicit market for flavored tobacco products has surged an astonishing 21,000% since the state implemented its ban in 2020. This should be a wake-up call for policymakers nationwide who […]
The addition of the Crux Epicure Habano line in 2023 completed what the company called its Epicure trifecta, giving the line three wrapper and flavor profile options. The cigar scored highly on its original review and placed on hafwheel’s Top 25 Cigars of 2024 list, now it’s time to revisit it nearly a year after […]
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Like the Macanudo Estate Reserve Flint Knoll No. 2, the No. 3 is a 7 x 52 Churchill. It features a Connecticut broadleaf binder that was aged in barrels that previously held Knoll Royal Appointment Cabernet Sauvignon 2021. The post Macanudo Estate Reserve Flint Knoll No. 3 appeared first on halfwheel.
The BCA is proud to announce Rob Loud as the newest member of the Board of Directors. J. Rob Loud is a seasoned entrepreneur and innovator, best known as the CEO of Imcon International Inc., an Atlanta-based technology company he founded in 2017. With a vision to bridge the global digital divide, Loud spearheads the […]