The blend is notable for using tobacco from both the northern and southern regions of the Dominican Republic. It also features tobacco not typically grown in the D.R., including a Mexican San Andrés Negro binder that was grown in Navarette. The post Eladio Díaz 72 Anniversary North and South Edition Heads to Stores appeared first […]
Koplow is an attorney who has been at the FDA since 2011. The post Bret Koplow Named Acting Director of FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products appeared first on halfwheel.
The company is tacking on a quarter to the wholesale price of its cigars to account for the tariffs. The increase goes into effect on June 1. The post Casa Carrillo Increasing Prices June 1 in Response to Tariffs appeared first on halfwheel.
New Global Marketing, Inc. (“New Global”) d/b/a Best Cigar Prices (“Best Cigar”) and Humicon L.L.C. d/b/a Alliance Cigar (“Alliance”) announce the strategic merger of Alliance into the New Global family, operating as its premier B2B wholesale division alongside of Best Cigar Prices, one of the leading online B2C cigar retailers in the country. Tom Sullivan and Steve Kallinikos will […]
The Cigar Rights of America (CRA) has reported that a Connecticut State bill, HB 7275, currently scheduled for consideration before the Judiciary Committee would have dramatic impact on the industry. Here is the CRA report:
Casa Carrillo, a leading producer of premium cigars, announced today that it will implement a modest wholesale price increase of $0.25 per cigar, effective June 1st, 2025, in response to newly imposed tariffs that have significantly raised the cost of importing cigars. The company emphasized that this decision was made only after careful consideration and […]
STG, which sells more cigars than any other company in the U.S., says sales were down in Q1 and cited uncertainty regarding U.S. consumer confidence. It says that tariffs will wipe off a half percentage point of EBITDA. The post STG Says Cigar Sales Down, Lowers 2025 Guidance Due to Tariffs appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí, Ometepe, Condega, and Jalapa) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 Factory: Nicaragua American Cigars S.A. (NACSA) Estelí, Nicaragua. My cigars received two months of naked humidor time. THE… Read More ›
Lure Cigars has announced the release of “Fish Stix” – cigars that land ‘Big Trophy Flavor in a Small Package!’ Lure Cigars brings people together through ‘Tackle & Tobacco’ and encourages cigar enthusiasts to ‘Smoke Great Cigars & Tell Tall Tales.’ ™ The blend is described by the company as: The company notes: “The strength […]
In reporting coming out of 100% Noticias in Costa Rica, the Ortega Sandinista dictatorship seized the Joya de Nicaragua cigar factory yesterday, due to a large debt allegedly linked to irregularities from a 2022 tax audit. According to the judicial file 000325-ORM4-2024-CO judicial resolution: “The state entity GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF CUSTOMS SERVICES (DGA), verified and […]