A look back at the news, reviews and more of the past week. The post Weekly News (July 29, 2024) appeared first on halfwheel.
It’s time again for one of the biggest qualifiers of the Cigar Smoking World Championships, the one in the US. In 2022 there were a total of 17 pre-qualifiers around the country before then newcomer Drew Emch smoked for 3 hours 19 minutes and 24 seconds at the national final in Indianapolis, surprising everyone. Not […]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with fellow Brother of the Leaf and Cigar Media member Eric Guttormson. For over a decade, Master Sensei Eric has run the Cigar Dojo media site in addition to creating the industry leading Cigar Dojo App. He has also […]
It takes 200 years to grow a Mizunara tree large enough to be cut for use. Then Rabbit Hole puts its most premium whisky in barrels made from the wood for 11 months, after they’ve already spent 15 years in American oak. Then it’s onto the cigarmaking process. The post Diesel Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection […]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie press welcomes back Josh Habursky to the show. Josh has just been named the new Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA). We discuss the latest PCA news and events including the latest appointees to the PCA board of Directors and […]
The distribution of Artesano Del Tobacco to the Global market by The Humidor Project is a significant move for cigar aficionados. Viva La Vida cigars, known for their 100% Nicaraguan puros, and the new EL Pulpo cigars showcase a blend of Mexican San Andreas Wrapper and Nicaraguan filler and binder. Produced in Nicaragua with expertise […]
The cigar is a tribute to a “tribute to those Warfighters, operators, first responders and all the other unsung Americans who are working the night shift to keep America running strong while the rest of us sleep.” Its signature design feature is inspired by night vision optics. The post Warfighter Night Shift appeared first on […]
The experts always tell us to ‘ask your local tobacconist’ but how do I know if this person knows what he/she is talking about? The guys on the Cigar Snob Podcast offer some tips and tricks to help you figure out if the person recommending your premium cigars is knowledgeable and trustworthy. If you have […]
As the world turns its eyes to Paris for the Olympics, a new, limited-production cigar celebrates the Games. The cigars come dressed with a foot band and bound with a ribbon, two things not commonly found on Edición Regional releases. The post La Gloria Cubana Podium Arrives in France as New Edición Regional appeared first […]
The Humidor Project will be responsible for distributing and finding local partners in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Artesano Del Tobacco’s portfolio includes Viva La Vida and El Pulpo. The post Artesano Del Tobacco Signs International Distribution Agreement With The Humidor Project appeared first on halfwheel.