Global Premium Cigars has hired Jaime Flórez-Estrada, who has held leadership positions with Drew Estate and Royal Agio Cigars, as Global Chief Growth Officer. Flórez-Estrada will lead the development and execution of global strategic plans. “GPC is well positioned to turn the corner, after 12 successful years establishing themselves as a legitimate and highly sought-after […]
The new interior design can hold up to 10 cigars and has a built-in drawer on the inside for holding cutters, lighters, or small personal items. Each Cigar Caddy Tackle Box has an MSRP of $44.95. The post Quality Importers Announces Cigar Caddy Tackle Box appeared first on halfwheel.
The size is shared with the Bolívar Belicoso Finos and Romeo y Julieta Belicosos. It is the first time that the Saint Luis Rey brand has been used for a regional edition in Germany. The post Saint Luis Rey Belicosos Edición Regional Alemania Goes on Sale in Germany appeared first on halfwheel.
On Thursday, January 16, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a groundbreaking rule that would limit nicotine levels in all combustible tobacco products—except premium cigars and hookah tobacco—to 0.7 mg of nicotine per gram of product, a threshold considered “non-addictive.” This rule, which excludes vapes and other non-combustible products, marks a significant […]
Flórez-Estrada previously held senior marketing roles at Drew Estate and Royal Agio USA. He has been named the global chief growth officer of the parent company of 1502. The post Jaime Flórez-Estrada Joins Global Premium Cigars appeared first on halfwheel.
After having departed Miami by air for Managua, the in-cabin flight crew welcomes everyone traveling to Nicaragua and also makes mention of “the big cigar festival this week”. This elicits scattered applause from throughout the plane, indicating that there are handfuls of festival goers who like me, are eager to touch down in Nicaragua for […]
Villiger sells a round 1888 Nicaragua Toro, though the box-pressed version is slightly thicker and limited. This release is being done in partnership with Tobacco Tactical, which will also sell the cigars directly to consumers. The post Villiger Adding 1888 Nicaragua Box-Pressed Toro appeared first on halfwheel.
United Cigars‘ 2025 Firecracker will be called the Micallef Black Firecracker. It will be a 3 ½ x 50 ($9) featuring a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper, Ecuadorian binder and Nicaraguan filler. It is scheduled for a June release. “Joining the ranks of legendary cigar makers to craft the Firecracker is both an honor and […]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, we start our 6th season with the annual Smoking Tents show that highlights the innovative ways that cigar enthusiasts enjoy their cigars in the cold winter months. We also talk about the various cigar of the year lists and highlight the upcoming cigar events in the […]
The Consensus 2024: less of a consensus. Here’s the top 25, the data, the lists and some commentary. The post The Consensus 2024 appeared first on halfwheel.