Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Aged in Rabbit Hole Raceking barrels) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.99 Quantity Released: 2,300 boxes of 10 Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. My cigars received one… Read More ›
Last week, an exemption that would have only applied to cigars with $60+ MSRPs was removed. As it stands, this bill would outlaw online and catalog shipments of cigars to consumers in Connecticut. The post Bill Would Ban Online Cigar Sales to Connecticut appeared first on halfwheel.
This summer, Cuba’s second largest city, Santiago de Cuba, celebrates its 510th anniversary. Camaquito would like to use this special anniversary to support the local population and send a message of hope. Due to the current situation in Cuba, Mark Kuster (founder of Camaquito) has decided to donate 100 solar lamps (2000 watts) with batteries. […]
It’s been seven years since the Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro DeSocio debuted. With Alliance Cigar back in the news, now seemed like as good a time as any to revisit this Alliance exclusive release. The post Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro DeSocio appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: U.S. Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Hybrid Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.875 x 60 Perfecto Strength: Full Price: $16.75 Quantity: Regular Production Released: February 2025 Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño S.A. My cigars received 3 months of naked… Read More ›
A look at the news, reviews, and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (May 26, 2025) appeared first on halfwheel.
The 12th SOTL Global Round Table, hosted at Tampa’s iconic Grand Cathedral, brought together trailblazing women, passionate brand leaders, cigar lounge owners, and changemakers from across the United States for one bold mission: To rethink the cigar industry from the inside out. Under the generous hospitality of Angela Yue, with the signature warmth of Cynthia Fuente and the organizational […]
Selected Tobacco, under the visionary leadership of Nelson Alfonso, proudly announces the release of its most exclusive offering to date: The Nelson. This limited-edition line pays homage to the Alfonso family legacy while continuing Selected Tobacco’s unique care during their post roll aging process. The Nelson will be available exclusively as a 6 × 54 […]
It was all new names in the top three at the French Cigar Smoking World Championship qualifier this year. The biggest surprise was the very early exit of the 2023 national champion and last year’s runner-up, Mathieu Ginglinger. “He was the first to exit, after applying too much pressure to the new Oliva Mareva CSWC […]
Altadis U.S.A. is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Romeo y Julieta brand this year. After the three regular production sizes were released last month, a limited edition humidor with an exclusive size, plus a sampling of other cigars from the brand, has begun arriving in stores. The post Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Humidor […]