In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie sits down with a panel of Mobile Cigar Lounge owners to discuss their businesses and the growth of Mobile Cigar Lounges across the US. We also talk about the loosely formed Cigar Mobile Lounge Association (CMLA) that was created to share knowledge about how […]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with Andrew Rock, Director of US Sales for Lampert Cigars. Andrew brings us up to date on all things Lampert including the company’s international push. We traded some barbs over baseball (he is a Yankee fan) but overall, Andrew […]
The CAO Amazon Basin is one of General Cigar Co.’s most unique blends, which may be one of the reasons it is so popular. The post CAO Amazon Basin (2024) appeared first on halfwheel.
This past Saturday I had the opportunity to partake in the grand opening of the new Leaf & Bean by Island Jim in St. Augustine FL. If this name sounds familiar it’s because it’s the sister shop to the original Leaf & Bean in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania owned by Island Jim Robinson. In fact, Island Jim […]
The events will take place July 16 in Milwaukee and Aug. 20 in Chicago, coinciding with the Republican National Convention (RNC) and Democratic National Convention (DNC). The post PCA Announces Events During DNC, RNC appeared first on halfwheel.
This section of the magazine is typically reserved for “Essentials” as in things you can’t live without. But sometimes a new product comes along that is so different and impressive that it makes you want to splurge. The Candela C-8 is just that. The Candela C-8 is a Swedish-made, 100% electric hydrofoil day cruiser that […]
Originally unveiled in March 2024 at the Premium Cigar Association trade show in Las Vegas, the Fratello Arlequin Connecticut garnered significant attention from retailers and enthusiasts alike. The new Arlequin Connecticut joins the Nicaragua made Fratello Arlequin line. Jennifer True, Vice President of Marketing & Operations at Fratello Cigars stated: “We’re proud to introduce the […]
The Toronto-area retailer amps up both blends for its exclusive release. The post Village Cigar Co. Gets Tweaked Kristoff Connecticut and Maduro for Its Bootlegger Series appeared first on halfwheel.
The Fratello Arlequin Connecticut is now shipping to retailers. The Arlequin Connecticut comes in a 5.5 x 52 Robusto ($11.50) and a 6.25 x 54 Toro ($12). It features an Ecuadorian Connecticut seed wrapper and an Ecuadorian binder with filler from Nicaragua and Peru. The blend is offered in a box press format. The Arlequin […]
At one of the company’s flagship store in Manhattan, the price works out to roughly $200 per cigar. The post Davidoff The Year of Collector’s Edition Goes on Sale appeared first on halfwheel.