Lampert Cigars announces a packaging and portfolio update for its Nicaragua 1675 Series (AZUL, ROJO, MORADO) in the United States market. At the end of this month, the 1675 Nicaragua line will transition from traditional 20-count boxes to elegant 10-count boxes, each accompanied by a matching branded carton box that mirrors the design of the […]
Santa Clara is introducing Distillers Select Series, which will feature Perfect Pairing collaborations between a leading cigar and spirits industry innovator. The initial release – Montecristo X Bardstown – features Altadis U.S.A.’s iconic Montecristo brand and the award-winning Bardstown Bourbon Company. Montecristo X Bardstown presents a hand-rolled premium cigar, exquisitely blended to pair perfectly with […]
Hound Cigar Co, a proudly Indonesian-owned cigar brand, is a bold new brand founded by long-time cigar smoker Dex Bahya-Noon—also the founder of the online cigar retailer Bali Premium Cigars. Bali Premium Cigars began as a curated retail project, built on a simple idea: to promote Indonesia’s best cigars, many of which remain virtually unknown […]
A few qualifiers into the Cigar Slow Smoking Season, it seems the new competition cigar from Oliva might be evening out the odds a bit. While seasoned three-hour smokers like Rolf Broch and Tormod Skaaraas from Norway “only” reached about two and a half hours of smoking, Nick Shawnley basically repeated his performance in Denmark […]
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Cuban Seed Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 54 Box Pressed Tooro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $24.00 I reviewed this cigar nearly a year ago. These cigars have 3 years of aging prior to release. Nearly… Read More ›
There was actually two different cigars released to commemorate Dapper Cigar Co.’s 10th Anniversary. This is the larger one. The post Dapper 10th Anniversary Toro Grande appeared first on halfwheel.
It’s the first price increase in the company’s history and it will only apply to its Viva La Vida Classic line. The company cited rising manufacturing costs and tariffs. The post Artesano Del Tobacco Announces 2025 Price Increase appeared first on halfwheel.
What is the state of the premium cigar industry after the first quarter of 2025? What is behind the young Dominium Cigars brand? And what are Ralph Montero’s plans for the legendary Raices Cubanas cigar factory in Honduras? The Light ‘em Up Lounge program once again offers exciting insights behind the scenes of the cigar […]
Cigar Kings has selected Bright Leaf Distribution. This is the first time its cigars will be sold in the U.K. The post CigarKings Gets New U.K. Distributor appeared first on halfwheel.
The 16th annual No Joke Smoke 2025 dinner was held on 3/29/25 and hosted by Kalani Matsuura from Mokuleia Cigar Company. The theme this year was Ashy to Classy, even cigar enthusiasts can occasionally be dapper. Helping us celebrate the dinner was Ian Reith, the owner of Dapper Cigars. NJS felt extremely special as this […]