The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and The Cigar Academy have announced a strategic partnership to offer comprehensive educational programs and certifications for cigar industry professionals and enthusiasts. This collaboration gives PCA members a new way to learn about the cigar industry and its processes through online modules and in-person workshops. The Cigar Academy’s educational program […]
Brazil has become an important market for many new world cigars. Some brands that have come to the country in the recent years are taking advantage of a growing market eager for trying new blends and dig deeper into the cigar culture. Last year in a visit to Brazil, Juan Martinez Cuenca, CEO of Joya, […]
Writing 5 mini reviews is dumb. Why do I do it? Dunno. I will never do it again. 6,002 words, man. The Unabomber’s manifesto was shorter. I picked the wrong time to give up snorting Flakka. These reviews were written… Read More ›
And the award for most interesting pigtail of the year goes to… The post VegaFina Year of the Snake 2025 Launching Next Month appeared first on halfwheel.
The new release marks first time that Matilde has utilized Peruvian tobacco in one of the company’s blends. Each cigar has an MSRP of $13.25 and they are being rolled at the TABACALERA LA iSLA factory located in Santiago, Dominican Republic. The post Matilde Special Edition Shipping Tomorrow appeared first on halfwheel.
The new Deadwood The Girl With No Name Lonsdale (7 x 44) and Nica Rustica Broadleaf Gordo (6 x 60) are heading to stores this week. Notably, the new The Girl With No Name cigar is offered to all Drew Estate retailers. The post Drew Estate Adds Deadwood The Girl With No Name Lonsdale, Nica […]
Jas Sum Kral (JSK), the boutique cigar brand renowned for its quality and craftsmanship, has made a significant strategic shift by parting ways with its longtime manufacturing partner, Tabacalera Aragon S.A., based in Estelí, Nicaragua. This transition follows a dedicated six-month effort by founder Riste Ristevski to reblend and fine-tune JSK’s cigars, ensuring a seamless […]
The new Buenaventura Favoritos was scheduled to ship in June, but a few delays prevented it from heading out until last week. There are three different blends, each offered in two vitolas priced under $6 per cigar. The post Curivari Ships New Buenaventura Favoritos appeared first on halfwheel.
Atabey Duendes Tubes feature a 6 1/8 x 54 torpedo encased in cartons of three tubes at a price of $108 per three-pack or $36 a tube. They are now shipping in the U.S. The Atabey Duendes features a choice Ecuadorian wrapper, Dominican binder, and filler from Peru and Nicaragua. Click HERE for our latest news!
Since 2018, Tabacalera Aragon S.A. had been making Jas Sum Kral cigars. Next month, an announcement will be made about where the company’s cigars are being made now. The post Jas Sum Kral Leaves Tabacalera Aragon appeared first on halfwheel.