The packaging format has been available in duty-free and select international markets, and are now coming to the U.S. They are being added to meet the needs of on-the-go premium cigar consumers, as well as to give retailers an additional option for their shelves. The post Plasencia Adds Five-Pack Options for Alma Fuerte and Alma […]
In February, CRA reported on the introduction of sweeping flavor bans in Washington and Hawaii that were poised to do more harm than good and blurred the lines between mass-market flavored tobacco products and artisanal premium cigars. Unfortunately, the legislative tide has not abated; it has only gathered speed. Since then, similar bills have surfaced […]
Last month, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL), joined by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, introduced H.R. 2111 – “Cutting the Invasive Government’s Arbitrary Regulations (CIGAR) Act”, a bill that would bring long-overdue clarity and regulatory fairness for the premium cigar industry. This legislation is more than just a regulatory fix, it’s a necessary step to protect […]
Aganorsa Leaf is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of JFR with a new line of cigars. Wrapped in a San Andres Maduro cover leaf combined with all Aganorsa binder and fillers, the JFR 20th Anniversary will be box pressed and feature a pigtail as well as an unfinished foot. The blend is rich and decadent— perfect […]
Aganorsa Leaf is proud to announce Supreme Leaf will feature a new vitola with an updated look at PCA 2025. Using the same blend of entirely Aganorsa Leaf tobaccos grown on their farms in Nicaragua and packed in the same vibrant colors as the original production but with a more refined presentation, Supreme Leaf’s latest […]
Romeo y Julieta proudly launches the 150th Anniversary Collection at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in New Orleans this April—the premier event for premium cigar retailers. This iconic milestone is honored with a fully bespoke 150th Anniversary Humidor featuring an exclusive vitola created for the occasion. “In 19th-century Cuba, the brand’s founders […]
While the majority of cigars released in celebration of the Lunar New Year draw on the name of the Zodiac animal, General Cigar Co. has taken a different approach. After several years of using Asian food as the inspiration, the company has shifted to a fireworks theme. The post Punch Bottle Rocket appeared first on […]
The first line extension for the relatively new E.P. Carrillo Essence Honduras is an exclusive for the online retailer, Tobacco Tactical. It keeps the same basic blend, but the filler ratios have been tweaked. The post Tobacco Tactical Gets Exclusive E.P. Carrillo Essence Honduras appeared first on halfwheel.
It’s a big week for fans of Intemperance. There are five new vitolas plus three existing but limited Intemperance cigars are returning to shelves. The post New Intemperance Toros, Volstead VO 1920 Judas Hole Begins Shipping appeared first on halfwheel.
The Cuatro Cinco Reserva Especial debuted in 2015. Now, after a decade on the market, Joya is updating the packaging. The post Joya de Nicaragua Updates Cuatro Cinco Reserva Especial Packaging appeared first on halfwheel.