This 6 3/4 x 54 torpedo vitola and its Natural wrapper counterpart were offered to stores who placed orders during a trade show in July 2023. The 97 part of the name references what would have been the 97th birthday of the company’s founder, the late José O. Padrón. The post Padrón Black PB-97 Maduro […]
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $14.00 Released: 2023 My cigars received 4 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: This cigar is produced in 5 sizes. No messin’… Read More ›
As part of the new agreement, Oliva has created a new cigar that will be sold at international retailers. Like the previous official cigars from Macanudo and Rocky Patel, it’s a 5 1/8 x 42 corona. The post Oliva Becomes Official Cigar of the Cigar Smoking World Championship appeared first on halfwheel.
South Carolina: The White House officially designated the Charleston Cigar Factory on East Bay as a national historic landmark. The Department of the Interior’s highest recognition of historical, architectural, or archeological significance. The post Charleston’s Cigar Factory earns designation as National Historic Landmark appeared first on Cigar Rights.
Sabor Havana’s annual cigar celebration was the biggest one yet. Since 2002, owners Jorge and Aquiles have been hosting Smoke This! for the South Florida cigar community but this year, the event even drew guests from New York, Chicago, Dominican Republic, and even Belize! The 365 ticket holders received cigars from 22 cigar companies and […]
It’s part of the Oro line, but it doesn’t look like any of the other Lampert Oro vitolas and doesn’t use the same blend. Kingpin is the line’s Flying Pig. The post Lampert Oro Kingpin appeared first on halfwheel.
The Cigar Smoking World Championship has partnered with Oliva Cigar Co. for the 2025 competition cigar. The championship is an annual event. “This is a monumental moment not only for the CSWC but for the entire cigar community,” Marko Bilic, founder of the championship, said in a press release. “After 15 years of showcasing the […]
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sumatra-Seed Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 56 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $14.00 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: Strong barnyard from the wrapper. Typical of a Nic puro…. Read More ›
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping the final release of the year of Diamond Crown Black Diamond cigars. A total of 600 boxes of Diamond Crown Black Diamond are being shipped to 146 premium cigar retailers in 36 states. Diamond Crown Black Diamond Cigars are the pinnacle of J.C. Newman’s Diamond Crown luxury cigar brand. […]
On paper, this year’s Holiday Bauble appears to use a lot of the same components as the 2023 version, though there are some differences. Once again, Principle Cigars has described this release as very limited. The post Principle Accomplice Holiday Bauble 2024 Begins Shipping appeared first on halfwheel.