In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press has a cigar chat with the founder and owner of LaVega Cigars. The company has been in business for just a couple of years but Aaron is showing how his culinary skills overlap with cigars. A well-educated man in the industry, […]
For the first time in the history of the Viaje Birthday Blend, the company released two different cigars. Like every release since 2016, the 2024 Birthday Blends are belicosos, albeit slightly larger than the vitola that was previously used. The post Viaje Birthday Blend Collector’s Edition Maduro appeared first on halfwheel.
The original Henkie came out in 2017; seven years later, the Mini Henkie reflects the changing preferences of the man for whom it is named. The post Smoking Jacket Mini Henkie appeared first on halfwheel.
Kosovo is the latest addition to the Cigar Smoking World Championship circuit, and unsurprisingly the country’s first ever qualifier took place at the newly opened Club Mareva in the capital, Pristhina. Main judge, equally unsurprising, was Marko Bilic, founder of both Club Mareva and the CSWC. “He was was visibly emotional as he witnessed the […]
Today’s landmark ruling will almost certainly limit the FDA’s ability to regulate tobacco products, including cigars. Chevron has been repeatedly mentioned in the premium cigar industry’s nearly eight-year-old lawsuit against FDA regulation. The post Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Deference, a Likely Hit to FDA’s Tobacco Regulatory Authority appeared first on halfwheel.
Sanj Patel has a new collaborator for this third SP1014 line, working with Art Garcia of Tabacalera Segovias de Estelí. The post SP1014 Silver Slated for Mid-July Release appeared first on halfwheel.
The “cult favorite” line returned in 2023 after several years being on hiatus. Now, the full-flavored blend gets its fifth size. The post Battleground Cigars Adds Perfecto to OPK Fire Line appeared first on halfwheel.
This is the third year in a row that J.C. Newman has teamed up with Brizard & Co. to create a limited edition cigar case for The American brand. When these case were announced in the spring, J.C. Newman said they would not ship until November. The post J.C. Newman Releases The American Limited Edition […]
E.P. Carrillo has announced the United States Release of Encore Noir with Exclusive Event at Two Guys Smoke Shop featuring Jorge Luis Fernandez Maique. Crafted with precision and passion, Encore Noir embodies the artistry of tobacco blending, drawing from the rich soils of Ecuador, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. This unique blend builds upon the legacy of the […]
By Cody Carden Earlier today, the Supreme Court published their decision in Loper Bright v. Raimondo, a case which significantly curtails the power of federal agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to interpret ambiguous statutes. The court’s 6-3 ruling struck down a principle known as ‘Chevron Deference,’ a precedent created by the Court in the […]