In reporting coming out of 100% Noticias in Costa Rica, the Ortega Sandinista dictatorship seized the Joya de Nicaragua cigar factory yesterday, due to a large debt allegedly linked to irregularities from a 2022 tax audit. According to the judicial file 000325-ORM4-2024-CO judicial resolution: “The state entity GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF CUSTOMS SERVICES (DGA), verified and […]
Julio Cabrera is an internationally known, award-winning bartender. In 2023, he brought his experience to the cigar world, creating four cigars that are designed to span from morning to night and across the strength and flavor spectrum. The post Sacrificio Junior appeared first on halfwheel.
The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (May 19, 2025) appeared first on halfwheel.
The Powstanie San Andrés is the fourth core line from Powstanie. It debuted in four vitolas with a fifth one scheduled for later this year. The post Powstanie San Andrés Belicoso appeared first on halfwheel.
Lots of companies created cigars for the Year of the Snake, but not many created a cigar that gets its name from the Spanish word for snake. Plasencia Cigars did, but that’s not the one we’re reviewing. The post Plasencia El Año de la Culebra Edición Limitada 2025 Lancero appeared first on halfwheel.
The Doble Gran Reserva is El Septimo’s 20th anniversary release. The company says that all of the tobacco used was aged between 7-10 years. The post El Septimo Ships Doble Gran Reserva, a $125 Cigar appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan ~ Aged 10 years Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro – Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $47.00 My cigars received 6 months of naked humidor time. Rated 93 by Cigar Aficionado. This blend debuted in… Read More ›
The Le Tag T135 is a double guillotine cigar cutter with a design inspired by military dog tags. Just because you can cut cigars while wearing it around your neck doesn’t mean you should. The post Les Fines Lames Le Tag T135 appeared first on halfwheel.
Having been rolled in 2004, the cigars have 21 years of age on them. While they debuted this week, they’ll get a bit more aging on them before their release as they’re not heading to retailers until the summer months. The post Don Doroteo El Vencedor 1492 Debuts appeared first on halfwheel.
The 5 percent increase will apply to all of STG’s own brands, regardless of whether the cigars are sold by Forged, General or Meier & Dutch. It will go into effect on Monday, May 19. The post STG Increasing Prices 5 Percent Due to Tariffs appeared first on halfwheel.