The Rocky Patel Gold Label is now available in Germany for selected specialist retailers via the German importer M. K. & Söhne. Gold Label lives up to its name: gold was used in abundance for the elegant box and the opulent belly band – a design characterized by filigree ornaments and an imposing appearance. Inspired […]
Germany’s renowned cigar brand CigarKings announces its official launch in the United Kingdom. Known for its dedication to craftsmanship, tradition, and innovation, CigarKings introduces its distinctive range of premium handmade cigars to British cigar lovers for the first time. Founded in Munich, CigarKings quickly gained recognition across Europe for blending high-quality tobaccos from Nicaragua with […]
Path of Totality is a new box-pressed toro with a Mexican San Andrés. Circa ’45 got its most recent release in 2020, it is a Nicaraguan puro made by Aganorsa. The post Viaje Shipping WLP Path Of Totality, Circa ’45 This Week appeared first on halfwheel.
The Gurkha 35th Anniversary pays tribute to Kaizad Hansotia’s purchase of the Gurkha brand in 1989. It debuted in 2023, first in humidors, before getting released in 10-count boxes last year. The post Gurkha 35th Anniversary Torpedo appeared first on halfwheel.
The company produces its cigars in Honduras, which was hit with a 10 percent tariff as part of Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement. Beginning next Monday, those cigars will begin costing more as the company calls it a necessary step to raise prices. The post Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co. To Implement Tariff-Related Price Increase May […]
Yesterday, H.B. 325 cleared a committee but the amended text means the bill will only be in place for 2027-2028. If passed, it would change the tax rate on most premium cigars from 20 percent of the wholesale price to a flat 50 cent tax. The post Louisiana Cigar Tax Cap Bill Gets Amended, Clears […]
Villiger’s U.S. subsidiary says the changes amount to roughly 6 percent for its handmade cigars. Interestingly, Villiger says there might be another price increase for its machine-made cigars in late July. The post Villiger Cigars North America Increasing Prices Next Week Due to Tariffs appeared first on halfwheel.
This is the first time the company has released a box-pressed cigar. There are 5,000 cigars being released, but only 2,000 are allocated for U.S. retailers. The post Lampert Releasing Limitada 2025 This Month appeared first on halfwheel.
The original Pink Telephone Booth was a short robusto that came out in July 2023. Now, a new slender, short lancero has arrived at a retailer in Louisiana. The post J. London’s Pink Telephone Booth Returns in New Size as Store Exclusive appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan Seco Viso And Ligero Size: 5 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.90 My cigars received two months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I’ve reviewed 19 Paul Stulac blends going… Read More ›