Despite both having “Series 2” in their names, the two cigars are quite a bit different. One is a new vitola for the line previously known as “Fortaleza 2” and another is a dual-wrapper cigar that isn’t a barberpole. The post VegaFina Series 2 Coupage, Short Magnum Arrive on Shelves appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Honduran Olancho San Agustín Binder: Honduran Jamastran Valley Filler: Honduran Jamastran Valley, Honduran Olancho San Agustín Size: 5.75 x 56 Figurado Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.90 Factory: Plasencia Tabacos de Oriente S.A. My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor… Read More ›
The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (Oct. 28 2024) appeared first on halfwheel.
February 2025 will mark the arrival of CIGARS: A Biography, an extraordinary undertaking more than 15 years in the making that deftly combines the remarkable talents of author Aaron Sigmond and photographer Ian Spanier in their fourth collaboration. Richly illustrated with exclusive photography by Spanier—shot on location in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Honduras and […]
Born in 2011 on the Venezuelan coastal city of Cumaná, TAVESA (Tabacos de Venezuela, SA) has evolved from a modest distributor to a premium cigar brand that pays homage to the heroes of Latin American independence times. With Libertadores Cigars, TAVESA is not only making exceptional cigars, but is also telling an exciting story rooted […]
The Long Live The Queen Maduro is an important moment: the first new cigar from Caldwell after the Laudisi acquisition, one of the first cigars from the rebuilt Tabacalera William Ventura, and the follow-up to one of last year’s headlining releases. The post Long Live The Queen Maduro Queen’s Crest appeared first on halfwheel.
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie sits down with ADVentura Cigars Co-Founders – Henderson Ventura and Marcel Knobel. This premium cigar company is the joining of a master blender and cigar maker with a sommelier and seasoned marketing expert. Together they cover the world and invite all cigar enthusiasts to […]
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6.875 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: €9.50 (If you know where to look here on the old continent) $13.00 in the U.S. Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza ~ Santiago,… Read More ›
Earlier this month, I accepted a challenge from a great Brother of the Leaf – Kevin (Commish) Parow. Kevin said I should run a series of cigar reviews on this year’s Tatuaje 2024 Monster Smash Collection. I accepted the challenge and throughout the month I did just that. Starting with the Frank and ending with […]
RoMa Craft Tobac’s newest line is a tribute to the people who have helped get the company and the associated Nica Sueño factory to where they are today. While the three regular production sizes came out earlier this month, a fourth, limited edition size, was released this summer as a preview of the line. The […]