The Umbagog Bronzeback blend was originally created as an homage to the Henry Clay cigars of the 1980s and 1990s. The line debuted with with a 5 x 48 Rothschild vitola during the 2024 PCA Convention & Trade Show. The post Umbagog Bronzeback Robusto Shipping This Week appeared first on halfwheel.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 54 Box Pressed Figurado Strength: Full Price: $35.00 My cigars received 5 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: This blend was released in 2006. The Padrón 1926 Serie 80 pays… Read More ›
Illinois lawmakers took the budget process to the last moment, passing spending and revenue bills late Saturday night. As part of the budget, premium cigars will be getting more expensive on July 1. The post Illinois Legislators Pass Cigar Tax Increase as Part of Budget Bill appeared first on halfwheel.
The ban goes into effect on July 1. It is designed to keep areas frequented by children smoke-free. The post France’s Health Minister To Increase Tobacco-Free Spaces appeared first on halfwheel.
The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (June 2, 2025) appeared first on halfwheel.
Only six days left to submit your nominations! Nominate now! From May 17 to June 8, the global cigar family has the opportunity to nominate those brands, cigars, lounges and accessories, that will then be published for voting in the second round. From June 30 to July 13 the top 5 nominees of all categories […]
Altura proudly introduces the next evolution in the Altura line: Altura 2nd Harvest. What makes it different? It’s not just the process, it’s the altitude. The tobacco is grown at over 4,500 feet in the mountainous region of Constanza, Dominican Republic. This high elevation slows fermentation, enhances flavor complexity.
“This is gonna be a photo finish, Lois.” The quote from an early episode of “Family Guy”, when Peter Griffin is running for a casino bathroom, immediately sprung to mind when the Cigar Smoking World Championship qualifier in Lebanon recently became one the closest race in the history of the competition, maybe en the first […]
The line is named after professional golf’s most famous prize: the green jacket given to the winner of The Masters tournament. While this is the second time the cigar has been released, the first incarnation was sold exclusively by Meridian, Idaho-based retailer The Vault. The post Cavalier Genève The Green Jacket 2025 appeared first on halfwheel.
After nearly a year on the trade show circuit, S.T. Dupont’s new Double Punch and Slim Cigar Cutters are shipping to stores in the U.S. Also included in this shipment are two new Ligne 2 colorways. The post S.T. Dupont Ships Two New Cutter Models, Cuba-Inspired Lighters appeared first on halfwheel.