Announcing HALFWHEEL X
It’s not an experimental product, it’s a video series. We have largely avoided video reviews, something that won’t be changing anytime soon, but we thought there was some room in the market for...
View ArticleHALFWHEEL X Sean “Casper” Johnson (L’Atelier Importrs)
For more information about this new feature, click here. Up first for our newest feature, Sean “Casper” Johnson of L’Atelier Imports. Casper talks: a bit of history, goals, some new sizes for 2014,...
View ArticleReview: Pinar Del Río BOTL.org Small Batch 2013
In 2010, the BOTL.org forum got its own cigar, a Corona Gorda made by Pinar Del Río. At the time, the cigar was not well-known, particularly outside of the forum. Last year, a second BOTL.org was...
View ArticleReview: E.P. Carrillo Edición Limitada 2013
In December 2009, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. released his first cigar under his new E.P. Carrillo brand, the aptly named Inaugural Edición Limitada 2009. More lines quickly followed after that, and...
View ArticleNews: Philadelphia, Miss. Rejects Smoking Ban
Despite support from the town’s mayor, Chamber of Commerce, other business organizations, an antismoking group and more, the five-person Board of Alderman rejected a proposed law that would have banned...
View ArticleReview: Rocky Patel Edición Unica 2011 (2013)
In late 2011, Rocky Patel released the Edición Unica 2011. According to the company, this cigar was the winner of the Humo Jaguar Festival that was held in Honduras towards the beginning of the year....
View ArticleNews: Michigan Bill Would Remove Restrictions on Outdoor Restaurant Smoking
A nonsmoking state representative in Michigan is proposing a bill to that would roll back legislation passed in 2009 that prevents restaurants from allowing smoking at outdoor patios. Rep. Tom...
View ArticleWinner: The Newsletter (November 2013)
For the past year, we’ve sent out The Newsletter once a month. It’s a collection of selected articles from the previous month, as well as a look into future feature posts and a letter from halfwheel’s...
View ArticleRedux: Tatuaje Tobacco Plaza DD
On March 13, 2012, Tobacco Plaza of Great Neck, NY released the first 5,000 of a new super-sized Tatuaje Belicoso based on the Fausto blend called the Tobacco Plaza DD. The new blend was produced to...
View ArticleNews: New Hampshire Could Ban Smoking in Private Clubs
In a move that would take government regulations into once protected spaces, a trio of New Hampshire legislators have started the process that could ban smoking in private clubs, such as American...
View ArticleNews: Suffolk County (NY) To Consider Increase in Minimum Age to Purchase...
Following on the heels of New York City’s recent increase in the minimum age to buy tobacco from 19 to 21, nearby Suffolk County will soon be considering a similar proposal. Suffolk County Legislator...
View ArticlePress Release: Bodega Premium Cigars to Launch December 4th in New York City
December 2, 2013 (New York, NY) — Bodega Premium Blends (@Cigar_G @BodegaCigars) is excited to announce the official launch event of their signature line: Reunión. Reunión features two distinctive yet...
View ArticlePress Release: Managua & Estelí to Host the 3rd Nicaraguan Cigar Festival,...
December 2, 2013 — The world’s top cigar brands produced in the Segovia region of Nicaragua will be savored and enjoyed by the most demanding cigar connoisseurs during the Third International Cigar...
View ArticleWeekly News (December 2, 2013)
Editor’s Note: Another busy week. Remember, no cigar is too pretty to smoke. Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2013 Arrives in Stores — Two sizes, twice as expensive. Here. Romeo by Romeo y Julieta Gran...
View ArticleReview: Camacho Blackout Limited Edition 2013 Figurado
To say 2013 was a year of rebranding and new beginnings for Camacho was an understatement. Oettinger Davidoff AG, the parent company, finally made its changes to Camacho known, a nearly complete...
View ArticleNews: La Aurora Puro Vintage Sampler In the Works
Some “leaked” photos from Hector Paz of Miami Cigar & Co. seems to indicate that a new La Aurora Puro Vintage Sampler is in the works, though specific details remain vague at this point. Paz,...
View ArticleNews: Drew Estate’s Herrera Esteli Getting New Bands
Drew Estate’s Herrera Esteli brand will be getting a minor update in the form of a slightly modified band. The new band adds “By Drew Estate” to the bottom of the band, replacing “Imported From...
View ArticleNews: Boutique Blends Announces New T59 Blend
Boutique Blends has announced their next blend, a cigar chosen by consumers via the company’s recent Wild Pack promotion. The forthcoming Aging Room T59 will be released in five sizes, with production...
View ArticleNews: Herrera Esteli Lancero Takes Shape for 2014
Willy Herrera’s Lancero has gotten a bit longer and a bit more official. While Herrera had been testing s 6 3/4 x 38 Petit Lancero, Herrera told Cigar Insider that the production size of the Herrera...
View ArticleNews: Room101 Namakubi Ecuador Lancero Heads to Stogies
Room101’s Namakubi Ecuador is getting a new member, the 7 x 38 H-Town Lancero, an exclusive for Stogies World Class Cigars of Houston, Texas. Matt Booth confirmed to halfwheel 500 boxes of 20 will be...
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