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Weekly News (April 8, 2013)

Editor’s Note: The following is the letter from the editors from the April newsletter, it’s worth repeating. This isn’t a warning and our policies aren’t changing. This is a plea, a plea for a bit more consideration. We pride ourselves on running a website that can present two sides to a conservation. We do not [...]

Weekly News (March 25, 2013)

Editor’s Note: Yes, for the first time since in almost three years, there was no Weekly News, three times. A combination of technical and human error combined with further misjudgment led to the absence of the Monday fixture, but alas, it’s back. Things are hectic at halfwheel, and the last time this column was published, [...]

Weekly News (February 25, 2013)

Editor’s Note: Altadis U.S.A. is ramping up. It’s noticeable, it’s aggressive and quite frankly—it’s impressive. For the better part of two years, Altadis’ main rival, General Cigar Co., has largely been on the forefront of trends in new markets, brand development and better interacting with the new market. This seems to have changed. Three years [...]

Weekly News (February 18, 2013)

Editor’s Note: The cigar industry has a disclosure problem. It’s nothing new and beginning to be a well-documented complaint as the level of knowledge amongst a minority of consumers increases. At every juncture, the cigar industry collectively seems to get away with not disclosing more than most seem logical: blend changes, tobacco origins, production sizes, [...]

Weekly News (February 11, 2013)

Editor’s Note: For the first time in a while, there’s a week full of news, relatively big news. Swisher, Nicaragua, Sam Leccia, lots of legislation; the January lull is clearly gone and things are picking up. Jalapa Battles Bacteria — Here. Swisher to Enter Premium Cigar Market — Story here. Sam Leccia Nears Return — [...]

Weekly News (February 4, 2013)

 Editor’s Note: Alas, the second edition of The Newsletter is out and finally the Weekly News. It’s going to be a busy week at halfwheel inside and outside and the cigar industry is finally getting into some strides. Of interesting notes, lots of exclusive cigars seem to be heading to the March DC Tweetup. Details [...]

Weekly News (January 28, 2012)

Editor’s Note: This week, the 2013 list of new releases will be updated, it’s a task and one that we’ve been a bit relaxed on launching, but by Friday a pretty good synopsis of what we know about will be out. It’s been a quiet January in terms of shipped releases, more so than the [...]

Weekly News (January 21, 2013)

Editor’s Note: We’ve started covering price increases over the weekend and I made some reference to this on Twitter, but there will be a lot less January increases than last year. I’m not sure that 2013 will be without them, I honestly do think a portion of the companies indicating there won’t be any at [...]

Weekly News (January 14, 2013)

Editor’s Note: My pride and joy, here. Light news week Illusione’s Rothchildes Nears Release — Here. El Centurion to Return in 2012 — Details. Quesada Releases The Blender’s Sampler — Story and review. Civil Cigar Lounge Gets Exclusive Tatuaje — Details here. Villiger Launches Discovery Tour — Exclusive here. Georgia Reviews Tobacco Purchasing Bill — [...]

Weekly News (January 7, 2013)

Editor’s note: It only took one correction with the year. We launched some big things yesterday: [The Newsletter] & The halfwheel 25. The Consensus tomorrow. Before: Ten Questions for 2013 and the Packaging Top 10. Edgar Hoill Cigars Launch From Fabricas Unidas — Details here.  Pete Johnson Shows Off 10th Anniversary Tatuaje Black Label Corona [...]