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I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories. For me, it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it, the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together. In addition to my work with halfwheel, I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball, plus I'm a voice over artist. Prior to joining halfwheel, I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com, and was an editor for Cigar Snob magazine.

Room101 Ships 10th Anniversary

There’s a new celebratory cigar on its way to retailers, as the first shipments of the Room101 10th Anniversary are en route to retailers, with…

Wisconsin Legislators to Pursue Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase

There will be a push in the Wisconsin Legislature this session to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21-years-old and have the…

Diesel Whiskey Row Sherry Cask Robusto

Starting with bourbon? How about a second round with sherry instead? That’s the order for the Diesel Whiskey Row line, which debuted in 2018 and…

JetLine Increasing Prices Due to Tariffs on China (Update)

The United States’ ongoing trade dispute with China has finally reached the cigar industry, as JetLine has begun notifying retailers that as of Sept. 1,…

Garo Cigars Names Ron Arellano as Brand Manager

Garo Cigars has announced that the company has a new brand manager, and his name is Ron Arellano. Arellano comes to the position after having…

Villiger Adds La Flor de Ynclan Toro

Villiger Cigars has announced plans to add a toro vitola to its La Flor de Ynclan line this month, with the cigar set to arrive…

Black Label Trading Co. Releases Event-Only Santa Muerte Barrio Santo

There’s a new cigar from Black Label Trading Co. heading to retailers, and while it’s a limited production like most of the company’s portfolio, it…

Casa Cuevas Ships Cuevas Reserva

A cigar with deep roots in Casa Cuevas’ history is back and on its way to retailers, as today the company announced that is has…

Viaje Exclusivo Nicaragua Returns to Retail this Month

This month, the Viaje Exclusivo Nicaragua will return to retail shelves, as the company has announced that it will be releasing the blend in the…

Weekly News (Aug. 5, 2019)

Cigar News Casa Cuevas’ La Manadarria En Route to Retailers Cigars International Opening in Wesley Chapel, Fla. Next Year Drew Estate Ships ACID Kuba Arte…

Joya de Nicaragua Selección de Torcedor 2019

While the acronym TAA stands for Tobacconists’ Association of America, in the case of the Joya de Nicaragua Selección de Torcedor 2019, it could also stand…