Each Friday, starting today, we will tackle one question asked to us by readers in our new, very creatively named segment: Ask halfwheel. Up first is a question from Phil regarding why we don’t have a guide to the (potential) of the Cuban embargo and how it affects cigars. Here’s the email in full: Guys — I’m a huge fan of the site and an avid cigar smoker. I’m curious as to whether you’ve given any thought to including a section (maybe you already have and I’ve missed it) about the soon-to-be-legal importation of Cuban cigars. I’m a regulatory lawyer (though sadly not in the cigar industry), and I thought it would be an interesting addition to the site, and one that I think is on the minds of many. If there was any interest, I’d love to chat further. I wouldn’t be looking for compensation; I’d just love to get involved to the extent there was any interest. Best wishes, Phil Giglio It’s a good question, particularly given the guide to the impending FDA regulations was one of my favorite things we’ve ever produced at halfwheel. The answer to Phil’s question basically comes down to speculation. At the moment, the embargo is still in effect ...
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