While Bolivar Cofradia and Bolivar Gran Republica will continue to be sold, the regular Bolivar line has been discontinued. In addition, STG has axed the El Rico Habano and Helix brands. The post STG Discontinues Some Forged Brands appeared first on halfwheel.
The ownership of Quesada Cigars has been consolidated within the immediate family of long-time leader and patriarch, Manuel “Manolo” Quesada. Raquel and Patricia Quesada Vega, Manuel´s daughters, now hold full ownership of the company, reaffirming its standing as a multi-generational, family-owned business. “It has been one of my life’s greatest joys to raise two strong, […]
The Décimo Aniversario celebrates the 10th anniversary of Crowned Heads’ popular limited edition series. Unlike the other Las Calaveras cigars, it’s available in just one vitola and sold in boxes of 10. The post Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario Heads to Stores appeared first on halfwheel.
Casa 1910 announces its newest brand, Mexigars. It debuts with the Mexigars HBA and Mexigars Colorado, both available in a 6 x 52 Toro ($9.90). They come packaged in 25-count bundles. “The launch of Mexigars marks a pivotal moment for Casa 1910,” Manolo Santiago said in a press release. “We set out to create a […]
Partagas is shipping a holiday 4-pack ($29.99) which includes two Partagas Cortado and two of the new Partagas Valle Verde in a humidity-sealed pouch. Both come in a 6 x 52 Toro. Cortado features a Connecticut shade wrapper while Valle Verde is a four-country blend with a Mexican San Andrés wrapper.“Cortado and Valle Verde are […]
After releasing a cigar for each of the 12 symbols on the Chinese Zodiac calendar, Davidoff is starting the calendar over again with a new Year of the Snake. For this release, there are three different cigars. The post Davidoff Year of the Snake Returns for 2025 appeared first on halfwheel.
After five decades of producing exceptional cigars, Quesada Cigars is proud to announce significant changes as the company positions itself for a bright and enduring future. As Quesada Cigars celebrates its 50th anniversary, it also marks a pivotal moment in its history with the transition of ownership and leadership to the next generation of the […]
Stoic is a new brand from Vance Taylor, with production handled by Klaas Kelner. It will debut next month at an event in Akron, Ohio. The post Stoic Cigars Debuting Next Month appeared first on halfwheel.
Gurkha will once again celebrate the Lunar New Year with a trio of cigars produced by three other companies. Additionally, Gurkha is helping raise funds for Folds of Honor with the Volition America line. The post Gurkha Debuts Year of the Snake and Volition America Lines at TAA 2024 appeared first on halfwheel.
You may know him as the eccentric, fast-talking, cigar industry veteran who learned the ropes from legends like Ernesto Perez-Carrillo and Benji Menendez. But did you know he was once a cook in a South Philly restaurant? Cigar Snob publisher Erik Calviño sat down with Quality Importer’s Michael Giannini to discuss his evolution in premium […]