The Cigar Rights of America (CRA) has reported that a Connecticut State bill, HB 7275, currently scheduled for consideration before the Judiciary Committee would have dramatic impact on the industry. Here is the CRA report:
Casa Carrillo, a leading producer of premium cigars, announced today that it will implement a modest wholesale price increase of $0.25 per cigar, effective June 1st, 2025, in response to newly imposed tariffs that have significantly raised the cost of importing cigars. The company emphasized that this decision was made only after careful consideration and […]
STG, which sells more cigars than any other company in the U.S., says sales were down in Q1 and cited uncertainty regarding U.S. consumer confidence. It says that tariffs will wipe off a half percentage point of EBITDA. The post STG Says Cigar Sales Down, Lowers 2025 Guidance Due to Tariffs appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí, Ometepe, Condega, and Jalapa) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 Factory: Nicaragua American Cigars S.A. (NACSA) Estelí, Nicaragua. My cigars received two months of naked humidor time. THE… Read More ›
Lure Cigars has announced the release of “Fish Stix” – cigars that land ‘Big Trophy Flavor in a Small Package!’ Lure Cigars brings people together through ‘Tackle & Tobacco’ and encourages cigar enthusiasts to ‘Smoke Great Cigars & Tell Tall Tales.’ ™ The blend is described by the company as: The company notes: “The strength […]
In reporting coming out of 100% Noticias in Costa Rica, the Ortega Sandinista dictatorship seized the Joya de Nicaragua cigar factory yesterday, due to a large debt allegedly linked to irregularities from a 2022 tax audit. According to the judicial file 000325-ORM4-2024-CO judicial resolution: “The state entity GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF CUSTOMS SERVICES (DGA), verified and […]
Julio Cabrera is an internationally known, award-winning bartender. In 2023, he brought his experience to the cigar world, creating four cigars that are designed to span from morning to night and across the strength and flavor spectrum. The post Sacrificio Junior appeared first on halfwheel.
The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (May 19, 2025) appeared first on halfwheel.
The Powstanie San Andrés is the fourth core line from Powstanie. It debuted in four vitolas with a fifth one scheduled for later this year. The post Powstanie San Andrés Belicoso appeared first on halfwheel.
Lots of companies created cigars for the Year of the Snake, but not many created a cigar that gets its name from the Spanish word for snake. Plasencia Cigars did, but that’s not the one we’re reviewing. The post Plasencia El Año de la Culebra Edición Limitada 2025 Lancero appeared first on halfwheel.