In this politically charged, partisan divided world we live in, here in the United States, there is at least one thing, we as cigar enthusiasts can agree upon. STAY OUT OF OUR HUMIDORS!! The battle for cigar independence has been raging across the country since the summer of 2016, when the FDA handed down deeming […]
The Red is West Tampa Tobacco Co.’s newest line, and the lancero is newest size for the line. It also joined the company’s other core lines, White and Black. The post West Tampa Tobacco Co. Red Lancero appeared first on halfwheel.
Marun is Black Star Line’s fifth anniversary cigar. This blend comes via La Zona Cigar Factory, the first time that Black Star Line is working with the Nicaraguan factory. The post Black Star Line Marun Toro appeared first on halfwheel.
Like the less intricate T135 released last year, the T100 is a single guillotine cigar cutter made of surgical-grade stainless steel and assembled in Thiers, France. The main difference between the two models is size: the new T100 can cut cigars up to 64 ring gauge, whereas the larger T135 can cut cigars up to […]
Thomas Gryson and Ricardo Carioni discovered a gap in the marketplace and sprung into action to fill the void. They created The Cigar Academy, an organization that educates and certifies tobacconists and consumers from all over the cigar world. They joined Cigar Snob’s Ivan Ocampo via Zoom to discuss their journey in tobacco and how […]
E.P. Carrillo Cigars is offering sweepstakes with contestants vying for a lucrative grand prize that includes limited edition cigars, a “secret prize” and a humidor. Runner-ups will win a prize pack of E.P. Carillo cigars. To participate, go to the sweepstakes page or follow the entry instructions on the brand’s social media channels. The deadline to […]
The name of the Santiago Valladares line was chosen by Oscar Valladares as a way to honor his son. The brand debuted as a European market exclusive with three vitolas last year. The post Oscar Valladares’ Santiago Valladares Toro Arrives at Cigora appeared first on halfwheel.
Former Rocky Patel employee Christopher Mey has launched his own company, Christopher Mey Premium Cigars. The operation will focus on bringing boutique brands from Nicaragua to the global market. The flagship brand in the company’s portfolio is Esteban Carreras Cigars. “We are thrilled to partner with Esteban Carreras Cigar Company,” Mey said in a press […]
About halfway between Green Bay and Milwaukee in the great state of Wisconsin, there are two cigar shops that provide a nice walk-in humidor, and one of the two also provides a beautiful lounge in which to kick back and enjoy a cigar. These shops are both called Smokes on Main. Coreen Cychosz is the […]
Up in the far northern part of the Dallas area lies the modern suburb of McKinney. Right off of Highway 380 you can find the spectacular new cigar spot called the Viso Cigar Lounge. Father, Mother and son Chris, Jenn and Austin Meyer have developed the perfect ambiance for enjoying a great cigar while chatting […]