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 ›
The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (Jan. 27, 2025) appeared first on halfwheel.
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 […]
Galileo, a mariachi band and a new book. Welcome to Day 3 of the 2025 Nicaraguan cigar festival. The post Puro Sabor 2025: Day 3 appeared first on halfwheel.
Matilde, the company and family, will pay tribute to their father, who passed away last year. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a charity that assists those battling Parkinson’s disease in the Dominican Republic. The post Matilde Honoring the Late José Seijas appeared first on halfwheel.
The new colors are Blue, Brown and Gray. According to the company, new colors for the larger Cigar Caddy 10- and 15-count travel humidors will be shown off at the 2025 PCA Convention & Trade Show. The post Quality Importers Ships Three New Cigar Caddy Color Options appeared first on halfwheel.