Press Release: Davidoff Introduces Year of the Horse Cigar Accessories
December 16, 2013 (Basel, Switzerland)–Davidoff celebrates the Chinese New Year of the Horse with a special collection of accessories for 2014, which perfectly complements its Limited Edition Year of...
View ArticleNews: Gurkha Ships Cellar Reserve Limitada
After more than two weeks of delays, Gurkha has shipped Cellar Reserve Limitada. The line, which debuted at the 2013 IPCPR trade show and convention, is a different take on the company’s popular Cellar...
View ArticleNews: Ortega Finishes Wild Bunch 2013, Ships Crazy Jack
Eddie Ortega announced today that he has shipped the Wild Bunch Crazy Jack, the twelfth and final release of the Wild Bunch 2013 series. The 7 x 58 churchill gordo is a Nicaraguan puro with a habano...
View ArticleNews: Oliva Bringing Serie V Melanio Double Toro Stateside
If you read the news that Oliva was releasing a 6 x 60 version of the company’s Serie V Melanio and were disappointed the cigar was not heading to the states, you only have to wait another month. Ian...
View ArticleNews: New Zealand Begins Path Toward Plain-Packaging
New Zealand’s government has begun the process of requiring plain-packaging for all tobacco products sold in the country, a move that came to light recently in their neighbor to the south, Australia....
View ArticlePress Release: Ramón Allones Ancient Humidor Heads to LCDHs
December 16, 2013 — Habanos s.a. is pleased to introduce a replica of an ancient Ramón Allones Humidor, of which, only 350 numbered humidors handmade with precious woods have been produced. They are...
View ArticleNews: Manchester, Conn. Might Ban Smoking at Town Events
What started as an issue with people smoking at an outdoor concert could turn into a complete ban on smoking at town events in the Manchester, Conn. According to a report on JournalInquirer.com, Pride...
View ArticleWeekly News (December 16, 2013)
Editor’s Note: We put a few breaks in for everyone. We have now divided the Weekly News up into three sections: cigar news, legislation news and university related tobacco news. We feel that covering...
View ArticleReview: 262 Revere Lonsdale
While 262 Cigars owner Clint Aaron comes across as one of the more jovial and fun-loving personalities in the cigar business, the message behind his cigars have always been rooted in a very serious...
View ArticleNews: Viaje Ships Holiday Blend Christmas Trees
The Viaje Holiday Blend Christmas Tree is on its way to retailers, according to a post by brand owner Andre Farkas via his Facebook page. In a comment on the picture posted Tuesday, Farkas said “The...
View ArticleNews: Epicurean Gonzo Santeria Delayed, Three New Projects on the Way
Following up on a Facebook post he made last week, Steven Ysidron of Epicurean Cigars told halfwheel that a cedar shortage in Estelí, Nicaragua has temporarily delayed the release of his new Gonzo...
View ArticleNews: Glynn County, Ga. Eyes Smoking Ban
On Thursday, the Glynn County Commission is expected to take up a vote over the second phase of its smoking ban which would prohibit smoking at municipal departments and all parks, except for beaches...
View ArticleNews: Alliance Adds Oliva Serie V Melanio DeSocio
While you might have to wait another month for the Double Toro, there is a new Oliva Serie V Melanio in the U.S. market. Alliance Cigar has landed yet another cigar under the DeSocio name, this time a...
View ArticlePress Release: Davidoff Surprises With a Redesigned Flagship Store in Tokyo
December 18, 2013 (Basel, Switzerland/Tokyo, Japan)–The Davidoff Flagship Store in Ginza, Tokyo was redesigned and evolved in October this year. At the heart of Ginza, traditional culture meets...
View ArticleReview: Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2013 Toro
Late last year, Arturo Fuente shipped a small batch of unknown cigars somewhat rightly named, Unnamed Reserve. Even from the line’s debut last year, it seemed destined there would be a 2013 release of...
View ArticleNews: Salisbury, NC to Consider Smoking Ban in Public Parks
The city council of Salisbury, North Carolina will soon consider enacting a smoking ban in its 26 public parks, a move that comes with the backing of the Salisbury Parks and Recreation Advisory Board....
View ArticleNews: Illusione Ships Singularé 2013 Rose Croix
Rose Croix, the fourth Singularé from Illusione should arrive at retailers nationwide next week. Dion Giolito of Illusione told halfwheel that the cigars have arrived at the company’s Reno, Nev.-based...
View ArticleNews: FDA Tobacco Head Speaks on Potential Premium Cigar Regulations
Last week, Mitch Zeller, the director of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), spoke on a variety of potential regulations, including speaking specifically...
View ArticleReview: Room101 Namakubi Ecuador H-Town Lancero (Prerelease)
The announcement of this store exclusive cigar came on December 3, just over two weeks before the cigar’s official release at the store’s annual holiday party. Jorge Ahued of Stogies World Class Cigars...
View ArticlePress Release: Nat Sherman International to Release Trio of “Super Lanceros”
December 19, 2013 (New York, NY)–Nat Sherman, Tobacconist to the World since 1930, is offering a limited production format in three of their most popular blends from the Dominican Republic, The...
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