Ernesto Padilla is back at the PCA Convention with a new release made at Yaxel Ortiz at his Best Cigars S.A. factory in Nicaragua. The cigar is named after the 1992 book Before Night Falls, an autobiography of Cuban writer Reinaldo Arenas. The post PCA 2025: Padilla appeared first on halfwheel.
Villiger has revamped its La Capitana line to have a teal shade. Also, it’s also releasing the first Villiger 1888 Gran Reserva in 15 years. The post PCA 2025: Villiger appeared first on halfwheel.
Flanked by neon-green accented tobacco leaves in the corners of the booth, Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co. rolled out a pair of new cigars. The first is a limited edition for the popular Leaf by Oscar line, while the other is a new blend for the guy that helped make the line so popular. The […]
The company went to a new look for its booth this year and rolled out a cigar that it says it customers have been asking for over the past several years. While the company has long offered flavored cigars, it is now offering a cigar sweetened from head to foot. The post PCA 2025: Esteban […]
Here it is, the most expensive contest prize in halfwheel’s history. Leave some comments and you’ll be entered to win. The post PCA 2025 Contest #4: Davidoff Grand Prize appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Undisclosed (Corojo 99) Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Undisclosed (Criollo 98, Habano 98, Habano 2000, HVA, Piloto Cubano) Size: 5.5 x 54 Super Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $18.95 Released: May 2024 Quantity Released: 400 boxes of 10 Factory: Eladio… Read More ›
Stick the Stick had premium placement this year, meaning lots of foot traffic for them to show off their new six-count display cases. The post PCA 2025: Stick the Stick appeared first on halfwheel.
And with a great trade show presence, the best espresso in the entire hall and, of course, good new cigars. “We’re thrilled to be back after six years,” says Jack Heyer, Brand Manager USA, opening our conversation. The mood at the booth is sunny on all sides, which is not only due to the cheerful […]
The new relationship will begin in June, and will expand Oveja Negra Brands’ portfolio to include a predominantly Dominican portfolio. Apostate joins Black Label Trading Co., Black Works Studio, and Emilio Cigars in the Oveja Negra Brands portfolio. The post Apostate Cigars Joins Oveja Negra Brands for Sales, Marketing and Distribution appeared first on halfwheel.
The final day of the 2025 PCA Convention & Trade Show started slowly but picked up to a respectable amount of traffic by lunchtime. As the booths start coming down, here’s a recap of Monday’s happenings. The post PCA 2025 Recap: Monday appeared first on halfwheel.