Nestor Plasencia Jr. visited Hong Kong with his team – Cigar Journal contributor Jorge Tapies took the opportunity to interview the cigar and tobacco producer. Watch the entire interview here – with Chinese subtitles. The post CJ Interview with Nestor Plasencia in Hong Kong first appeared on Cigar Journal.
Many companies have produced cigars in celebration of the Year of the Dragon, but Rocky Patel Premium Cigars produced three vitolas for three different markets. They all use the same blend, but the vitola you’ll smoke it in depends on where you are in the world. The post Rocky Patel Year of the Dragon Toro […]
This is the second vitola in the line that debuted last year. The name is a term the factory uses to describe the peak temperature that pilónes reach while tobacco cures. The post Karen Berger Ships K-Fire Mega to Retailers appeared first on halfwheel.
MEERAPFEL Cigar launches “Meir” Corona Gorda & Lonsdale vitolas • Established in 1610, the MEERAPFEL family operates the oldest business in the premium cigar industry. • The “Meir” Master Blend honors Meir MEERAPFEL, the great-great grandfather of the current family generation. Meir built the original MEERAPFEL Cigar factory in September of 1876. • The depth […]
First announced last June, the Corojo No. 7 began shipping to stores this week. It’s intended to be stronger than the company’s Corojo No. 5 line. The post Gran Habano Corojo No. 7 Heads to Stores appeared first on halfwheel.
Meerapfel introduces two new sizes of its Meir Master Blend, a 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda ($43) and 6 ¾ x 43 Lonsdale ($51). The cigars ship in 25-count boxes. Click HERE for our latest news!
Padron announces a new single, integrated cigar banding program for the 1964 Anniversary Series, 1926 Serie, and Dámaso Series product lines. The brand is phasing its two bands approach, which uses a primary band above an individually numbered guarantee band. Padron’s Family Reserve Series will also move to using a single integrated band. Click HERE for our […]
Chateau Diadem is a two-year-old cigar brand that has its own factory in the Dominican Republic. City of Palms will handle the company’s U.S. distribution. The post Chateau Diadem Enters U.S. Market appeared first on halfwheel.
JR Cigar is releasing Crafted By JR: Aganorsa Leaf, the latest addition to its Crafted By JR series, joining forces with Aganorsa Leaf. The 6 x 48 Toro features a blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos and a dark, oily Mexican San Andres wrapper. The Crafted By JR Aganorsa Leaf cigars are packaged in boxes of 10 […]
The company has added Singapore, New Zealand and Malaysia to its distribution network, and has plans for several more before the end of 2024. The post League of Fat Bastards Expands into Asian and Middle East Markets appeared first on halfwheel.