The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (June 16, 2025) appeared first on halfwheel.
Food has served as the inspiration for many cigars. After releasing a cigar inspired by boliche, a Cuban pot roast, in 2023, Rick Rodriguez puts his chef hat back on for a cigar inspired by another of Tampa’s famed dishes, the devil crab. The post West Tampa Tobacco Co. Devil Crab appeared first on halfwheel.
In this dynamic episode we welcome back Mel Shah, the owner of MBOMBAY Cigars. The brand has been around for a number of years but over the past few years Mel was out of commission with health issues but now he has returned in full force to rebuild his Iconic brand. In this show we […]
The Cigar Association of America (CAA) filed a brief with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Friday, June 6, 2025, in accordance with the Circuit Court of Appeals’ direction to address the appropriate definition of “premium cigar.” The January 24, 2025, opinion of the Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Judge Mehta’s […]
West Tamp Tobacco Company is excited to announce that West Tampa Dark Time has shipped and is now available in the US and very shortly in international markets. Unveiled at this year’s PCA Show in New Orleans, Dark Time represents the pinnacle of quality. “Time is our most precious resource and what better way to […]
As usual, there wasn’t really any question who’d win the Austrian Cigar Smoking World Championship qualifier. When Daniel Friedenthal’s cigar faded out after 2 hours 17 minutes and 2 seconds, his opponents were long gone, and he had secured his third title in a row. With a total of five national titles, he’s now one […]
The warm season makes the hearts of cigar lovers beat faster and invites them to enjoy the marvelous weather together. The cigar community also comes gathers in the Light ’em Up Lounge every Wednesday during the summer months to discuss the latest developments in the industry and get to know the stars of the cigar […]
Last year, Darren Cioffi of Principle Cigars sent five Dominican cigar makers a copy of Nina Simone’s “I Put a Spell on You” and asked them each to make a 6 x 50 toro that interpreted the album. This is the blend created by the legendary Hendrik “Henke” Kelner. The post Principle Boy Band Vol. […]
Last week, Max Bichler resigned from his position at Rocky Patel Premium Cigars and his recently announced position on the PCA Board of Directors. With Bitchler’s resignation, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is announcing the appointment of George Rico of Gran Habano to fill Bichler’s position as an associate member on the PCA Board of […]
The company uses the Copper name for its 6 x 46 corona gorda vitola. The new size is expected to be available in a few months. The post Patina Adding Connecticut Copper appeared first on halfwheel.