Ezra Zion Releases All My EX’s
Ezra Zion has been showing off an updated look in a variety of forms and now the Republic of Texas branding has found its way onto a cigar box. The Texas-based company has announced its newest release,...
View ArticleRoberto Duran Premium Cigars Debuting Several New Sizes at IPCPR
The portfolio of Roberto Duran Premium Cigars is set to grow quite a bit at the 2015 IPCPR Convention and Trade Show, as the company has confirmed to halfwheel that it will be adding a number of new...
View ArticleCrossfire Cigars Releases The Library Series
Crossfire Cigars has announced a new limited edition series of cigars that will begin shipping to current retailers this Wednesday before being shown off at the 2015 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show...
View ArticleROMEO by Romeo y Julieta Aging Room Small Batch F25 Arrives in Stores
The cigar collaboration between Rafael Nodal of Boutique Blends and Altadis U.S.A. has begun arriving at retailers. The ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta Aging Room Small Batch F25 was announced in mid-March...
View ArticleXIKAR M8
In November of last year, XIKAR soft-launched the M8, an all metal version of its extremely popular X8 cutter to approximately 60 retail accounts. Earlier this year, the cutter shipped nationally. It’s...
View ArticleLeccia’s Luchador Line Grows with El Gringo
Sam Leccia is ready to unveil his first new line since he joined General Cigar Co. in September 2014, and it’s an extension to his popular Luchador line. The Luchador El Gringo is slated for a...
View ArticleNicaTabaco Factory Blend No. 2 Coming from Duran Cigars
After announcing a number of new vitolas to its higher-end lines yesterday, Duran Cigars has confirmed that it will also be offering a new bundle cigar, the NicaTabaco Factory Blend No. 2. The line...
View ArticlePalos Heights, Ill. Bans Smoking at Parks & Pools
Last week, the Chicago suburb of Palos Heights, Ill. banned smoking at its public parks and pools. The move is already in effect, although there are no fines for violators. Last year, Chicago banned...
View ArticlePete Johnson & Altadis USA Collaborating for New Henry Clay
For many years, Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars has talked about his love for Henry Clay, the Dominican-made broadleaf-wrapped cigars that are made by Altadis USA. Now he’s blended one that is expected...
View ArticleOregon House Threatening State’s Cigar Tax Cap (Update)
Later today, an committee in the Oregon House of Representatives is expected to vote on S.B. 925-A4, a new measure that would increase taxes on a variety of things in the state, including premium...
View ArticleCasa Fernández Releasing Two Aniversarios This Year
For the third consecutive year, Casa Fernández will release a limited edition Aniversario, although this might be the last time. This year’s release will be offered in two vitolas—Voleur (7 1/2 x 40...
View ArticleCabal Linda Gets IPCPR 2015 Release
At last year’s trade show, if you asked Chris Arolfo about any new product, he might have told you about the Cabal Linda Petit Lancero, a limited edition petit lancero that he was making in honor of...
View ArticleJFR Lunatic Jackhammer Shipping in August
There’s another JFR Lunatic coming and this one is big. The JFR Lunatic Jackhammer measures 8 x 60 and is also priced at $8.60. The cigar uses a Mexican San Andrés marrón wrapper and three-year-old...
View ArticleTrenton, N.J. Proposing Smoking Ban for Parks
At tonight’s Trenton City Council meeting, a proposal to ban smoking in all city parks and city-owned, leased or operated recreation areas will get its first reading. It’s the second time the proposal...
View ArticleLa Mission du L’Atelier Debuting at IPCPR 2015
There’s a new L’Atelier Imports cigar coming and like so many before it, the inspiration comes from Bordeaux. The company will release La Mission du L’Atelier (the mission of the workshop) at next...
View ArticleDavidoff Launching Nicaragua Mini Cigarillos Next Month
Davidoff’s trend of smaller sizes and its popular Nicaragua line are coming together for Davidoff Nicaragua Mini Cigarillos. Despite its name and the packaging, the blend is not identical to the...
View ArticleDavidoff Bringing Two New Winston Churchills to IPCPR 2015
As expected, Davidoff’s revamped Winston Churchill line will be getting two new vitolas this summer. In many ways, the new Davidoff Winston Churchill Belicoso (4 1/2 x 46) and Petit Panetela (4 x 38)...
View ArticleSmoking Bans Go Into Effect in Two West Virginia Counties
You’ll be hard pressed to find a place to smoke indoors in the northern part of West Virginia today, as smoking bans are now in place in both Brooke and Hancock counties. It’s been nearly a year since...
View ArticleCuban Stock Cigar Co. Adding Sizes, Infused Line at IPCPR
Cuban Stock Cigar Co. has announced a number of new sizes and packaging options as well as a new infused line that will be debuting at the upcoming IPCPR Convention & Trade Show. A pair of new...
View ArticleNestor Miranda One Life Edition Habano Danno 2015
There are few things harder to imagine than having to bury your own child, and it is that harsh reality that sets one part of the backstory for this cigar, the Nestor Miranda One Life Edition Habano...
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