The passing of two cigar industry icons brought together two of the most well-known cigar companies to create one of the most attention-grabbing releases of 2024. Jorge Padrón blended this cigar in honor of Carlos Fuente Sr., who passed away in 2016. The post Fuente y Padrón Legends (Padrón) appeared first on halfwheel.
Each year we compile a list of every regular production cigar that scored 91 points or better in our ratings during the calendar year. We then re-purchase and re-taste them to distill the list down to the 25 best cigars. Smoking nothing but highly rated cigars sounds like a dream scenario, and in many ways, […]
La Aurora USA will relaunch the La Aurora 100 Años in the U.S. with a new box design at Total Product Expo 2025 Jan. 29 – 31 in Las Vegas. It will be available in the Churchill, Belicoso, and Robusto, with Robusto Especial featuring a Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper. Following the Expo, the Robusto and Belicoso […]
In 2012, Gurkha introduced Red Witch as the second line for its East India Trading Co. sub-brand. After five years off the market, it’s coming back though won’t be sold directly by Gurkha. The post Lord Baltimore Brings Back Gurkha’s Red Witch appeared first on halfwheel.
JRE Tobacco recently completed a productive visit to Malaysia and Hong Kong. Aladino’s second and third generation leaders, Justo Eiroa and his daughter, Vivian Eiroa visit to Malaysia, coordinated by Mighty Milestone Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Asiaeuro Wines & Spirits, featured a series of cigar-focused meet-and-greet events at prominent venues, including Cohiba Atmosphere Kuala […]
The 2025 price increase appears to be more modest than last year’s. While prices of Cohiba Behike BHK will go up by more than 20 percent, Trinidad is once again the only brand to mostly be unaffected by the increase. The post Spanish Prices List Shows Cuban Cigar Prices Increasing by 5 Percent Average for […]
The limited edition cigar is named for Boris Karloff, who played the monster in “Frankenstein” and several follow-up movies. His image and name grace the box after being licensed by Karloff Enterprises. The post Tatuaje Boris Karloff Coming This Week appeared first on halfwheel.
The prayers of the cigar community have been answered! Previously released in limited quantities every year, Rare Corojo is now a regular-production cigar within the Punch portfolio. In addition, Punch is also launching a new, limited-edition Rare Corojo size just for 2025. That cigar, a Box Pressed El Gordo (6 X 60), features the same […]
After years of being an annual limited production release, General Cigar Co. says that the Punch Rare Corojo is now a regular production item. It’s offered in eight full-time vitolas as well as new limited edition box-pressed gordo. The post Punch Rare Corojo Becomes Regular Production Release appeared first on halfwheel.
With the exception of Melanio and Melanio Maduro, the company’s portfolio will increase by 3 percent. The increases take effect on Jan. 15. The post Oliva Increasing Prices for 2025 appeared first on halfwheel.