Didier Houvenaghel has finished and graduated from Harvard Business School and is now implementing this knowledge into his cigar business. Step 1 is to take care of some changes in the ORGANISATION like hiring people for special tasks. Step 2 will be LOGISTICS. Also because of the necessary track and trace process for the cigars, […]
This year, Jorge Padrón was unable to attend Intertabac 2024 and has delegated the representation of the brand to the next generation of the family, which is already here. Together with César Gadea, head of the international markets, Jorge Luis and Alfonso Padrón, Jorge’s son and nephew respectively, both grandsons of José Orlando Padrón, they […]
In the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Quesada Cigars, founded in 1974 in the Dominican Republic by Manuel Quesada, his daughters, Raquel and Patricia Quesada are bringing to the Intertabac show the commemorative cigar, of course, but, more important, they come with two good news. The first is the complete recovery of Manuel Quesada, […]
Not only was Mike Tyson one of boxing’s greatest fighters, but he crossed over to become an icon of pop culture. This summer, his legend grew a bit more with a new cigar line. The post Tyson 2.0 Undisputed Habano Toro appeared first on halfwheel.
Illusione is once again embracing the idea of secrecy and mystery for its newest line, the Group of Five. As the band says, whispering tongues are treachery. The post Illusione The Group of Five RB appeared first on halfwheel.
Thoughts on Chinese cigars, better Dortmund restaurants and a sampler from five of the Dominican Republic’s most prominent cigar makers. Some thoughts after two days of InterTabac. The post InterTabac 2024: Day 2 appeared first on halfwheel.
Details are scarce about the new Gojira release, but the company calls it a behemoth that will attack your palate in the best of ways. As for the Daisy Cutter, it is one of the company’s most iconic cigars and returns for the first time since 2020. The post Viaje Announces Gojira as New Line, […]
Oliva and Elie Bleu announce Las Mesitas, the second humidor in their collaboration, as part of their planned trilogy of collaborative humidors. It is named for Oliva’s tobacco processing hub in Nicaragua. The Elie Bleu Las Mesitas humidor is a replica of this facility, limited to 124 units produced. “Making cigars is complex, very complex […]
AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. is distributing The Goat to the U.S. market. It was originally an exclusive blend for Jeff Nasser’s cigar establishment in Haiti, Nasser’s Lounge. The Goat features a San Andres wrapper, Nicaraguan Corojo binder, and Nicaraguan fillers. It is currently offered in a 6 x 52 Toro and retails for $16. The Goat […]
“This was a good one! The flavor transitions were nice and I appreciate that the cigar eased me into its fuller bodied finish. Additionally, my wife said the resting aroma was pleasant and enjoyable. I’d gladly recommend this to most any cigar aficionado.” -Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)