It’s that time of the year when folks like me publish our lists of what we feel were the best cigars of the year which we smoked. Publications from Cigar Aficionado, Cigar Journal, Cigar Snob down to media sites and even cigar groups along with just everyday cigar consumers express their thoughts. Stogie Press has […]
Thoughts on €500 Cuban cigars, RFK Jr., Quesada, generational tobacco bans and more. Also, will cigars get better? The post Ten Questions for 2025 appeared first on halfwheel.
In October, the Hemingway line got a fourth wrapper option: habano-seed oscuro. As of now, it’s only offered in two vitolas and only sold at TAA stores. The post Arturo Fuente Hemingway Sungrown Oscuro Signature appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Dominican (Aged 9-12 years) Binder: Dominican (Aged 9-12 years) Filler: Dominican (Aged 9-12 years) Size: 5 x 58 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $32.33 Factory: De Los Reyes Cigar Factory, Dominican Republic My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor… Read More ›
Readers’ Choice Awards voting is open from now until Jan. 10, 2025. The winner will be announced on Monday, Jan. 13. The post Readers’ Choice Awards 2024: Final Voting Open appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Viso & Double Ligero Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $10.50 Factory: Las Villas Cigars in Nicaragua ~ Master Blender Guillermo Pena My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor… Read More ›
The news, reviews and more of the past week. The post Weekly News (Dec. 30, 2024) appeared first on halfwheel.
While many new lines debut with a 6 x 60 gordo as part of the sizes offered, it took Drew Estate roughly 11 years to add it to the Nica Rustica Adobe line. Its debut came shortly after the news that the 7 1/2 x 54 Belly size was being discontinued. The post Nica Rustica […]
The Nicaraguan puro was created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the AJ Fernandez brand. There are two different vitolas: a 6 x 56 toro gordo packaged in 20-count boxes and a 6 3/4 x 54 Belicoso that is sold exclusively in branded 50-count humidors. The post AJF 20th Anniversary Toro appeared first on halfwheel.
Photo courtesy of Crux Cigars Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Short Salomone Strength: Mild-Medium Price: $14.00 Purchased yet again from my local smoke shop/cigar bar, kept in a well-maintained humidor. Likely aged for about… Read More ›