Thirty years ago, Dr. Garo Bouldakian, a licensed chiropractor, launched his cigar company in Glendale, Calif. This year, the company celebrates three decades with a new limited edition line that will debut in New Orleans. The post Garo to Celebrate 30th Anniversary with New Line Debuting at PCA 2025 appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: U.S.A. Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega, Estelí, Jalapa) Size: 5.325 x 52 Robusto Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.00 Released: January 2024 Quantity released: 50,000 My cigars received 3 months of naked humidor time…. Read More ›
Here we go. Procigar again. The Dominican tobacco world is getting together again to celebrate one more year, and – due to the dates – , the “Great Harvest Party”. Because February is harvest time. Some “vegas” have already begun to bring their leaves to the curing barns and you can see, on both sides […]
Last week was Valentine’s Day, which means this week is Procigar week. I’ll be reporting daily from the Dominican Republic’s annual cigar festival. The post Procigar 2025: Day 0 appeared first on halfwheel.
The newest thang from Small Batch Cigar, in conjoined partnership, brings you a special sampler that I asked we make available to my readers. This is the first time that SBC has offered a cigar sampler with cigar accessories. 1x… Read More ›
The expansion adds a 1,700 square meter blending center, an extension of the existing manufacturing halls, and increased tobacco storage in Jicomé. Additionally, there’s a new entrance from the highway, and a new cafeteria for the more than 1.200 employees working at TABADOM in Villa González. The post Davidoff Expands Dominican Factory to Double Production […]
An exclusive collection of humidors loaded with rare cigars will be auctioned off on Friday to raise funds for several non-profit organizations in the Dominican Republic. The auction is a key part of Procigar’s Social Responsibility Program. The post Procigar Humidor Auction Lots Revealed appeared first on halfwheel.
47% ABV Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bardstown, KY The most divisive bourbon? The Willett Pot Still Reserve, with its unique, pot-still-shaped bottle, is perhaps the most polarizing bourbon on the market. Newcomers to the category and fans of all things Willett are drawn to the bottle, while hard core bourbon snobs tend to be very […]
Cigar smokers in Kentucky got a win on Tuesday, as the House gave resounding support to a bill that would allow for the creation of cigar bars in the state. It now heads to the Senate for its consideration. The post Kentucky House Passes Cigar Bar Bill, Sends to Senate appeared first on halfwheel.
In recent weeks, state legislatures across the country have been introducing bills to establish or expand tobacco product registries, with a focus on electronic cigarettes and vapor products. While these registries might appear to address gaps in enforcement, their broader implications should not be overlooked—especially by those in the premium cigar industry. Recent legislative trends […]