The E.P. Carrillo name isn’t going completely away, but the company behind those brands has a new name. It aligns with the name of the company’s factory in the Dominican Republic, and marks the start of a new chapter for the Carrillo family. The post PCA 2025: Casa Carrillo appeared first on halfwheel.
Konscious Cigars had its own booth for this year’s PCA Convention & Trade Show. While the company did not have a new release, there are new projects in the works. The post PCA 2025: Konscious Cigars appeared first on halfwheel.
Gurkha has put out a number of new releases in recent months, including the Volition America project and its Year of Snake lines. Now, a cigar that has generally only been available internationally is available stateside, as is a line of thick ring gauges, while a line put on pause due to wrapper availability is […]
The PCA Convention & Trade Show 2025 is in the books. Although the recently announced import tariffs to the United States continue to cause uncertainty and turmoil in the industry, manufacturers and retailers are looking forward to the coming months with anticipation and renewed enthusiasm. Moreover, the early summer temperatures invite people to enjoy them […]
Your favorite Crowned Heads cigars aren’t changing, but they are going to look very different. The Nashville-based company is rolling out a portfolio-wide makeover. First up: La Imperiosa, Mil Días and Mil Días Maduro. The post PCA 2025: Crowned Heads appeared first on halfwheel.
In the midst of Budapest’s diplomatic quarter, the Budapest Cigar Lounge (BCL) is a haven for passionados. Opened at the end of 2024, it offers a sophisticated, intimate environment where guests can indulge in cigar smoking – a luxury in a city that has strict smoking regulations. The only private lounge in Budapest where smoking […]
Luciano Cigars and Empresa Madeirense de Tabacos SA (EMT), controller of Europe’s oldest active tobacco company, have officially announced the formation of Constella Group—a bold international alliance set to redefine the global premium cigar landscape. After 18 months of collaboration, Constella emerges as a platform uniting premium manufacturing, distribution, compliance, and tobacco trade across continents. […]
Hopefully we have all experienced that a cigar can taste “heavenly”. Plasencia Cigars has now launched a cigar at the PCA that carries this name: Alma del Cielo. The cigar is available in three vitolas (CELESTE – Robusto (4 7/8 x 52), BOREAL – Toro (6 1/8 x 54) and AMANECER – Hexágono (6 x […]
Joya de Nicaragua proudly introduces the Antaño CT “Gran Cónsul”, a bold, new addition to the legendary Antaño CT line. This special-edition release is available exclusively to Joya de Nicaragua Club de Amigos of JDN members, with only 250 boxes produced. For over two decades, the Antaño name has stood as a symbol of richness, […]
Join J.C. Newman for a spectacular day celebrating J.C. Newman’s 130th anniversary at their historic El Reloj Cigar Factory! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, from 11 AM to 3 PM, as they host their 5th Annual Founder’s Day Celebration in Tampa, FL. What To Look Forward To: Free Factory Tours: Discover the […]