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Brooks Whittington

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I have been smoking cigars for over eight years. A documentary wedding photographer by trade, I spent seven years as a photojournalist for the Dallas Morning News and the Fort Worth Star Telegram. I started the cigar blog SmokingStogie in 2008 after realizing that there was a need for a cigar blog with better photographs and more in-depth information about each release. SmokingStogie quickly became one of the more influential cigar blogs on the internet, known for reviewing preproduction, prerelease, rare, extremely hard-to-find and expensive cigars. I am a co-founder of halfwheel and now serve as an editor for halfwheel.

LH Cigars Ships Nicolás

The new line marks the first time that LH Cigars has released a cigar incorporating a Mexican San Andrés wrapper.

Festival del Habano XXIV: Day 5 & Final Thoughts

The Gala Dinner—including the Village People!—and some parting thoughts from yours truly.

Habanos S.A. Generates Nearly $20 Million During 2024 Humidor Auction

Eight lots sold for €17.8 million ($19.3 million), shattering the previous record of €11.2 million in auction sales set last year. As expected, a Cohiba humidor was the top lot, setting a record of its own at €4.5 million.

Festival del Habano XXIV: Day 4

For the first time ever, festival attendees were invited to roll cigars inside of a Cuban cigar factory. Yes, even at El Laguito, the home of Cohiba.

Festival del Habano XXIV: Day 3

The midpoint day of the Festival included Master Lectures, cigar pairings and a formal, sit-down dinner dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Quai d’Orsay brand.

Festival del Habano XXIV: Day 2

If you are searching for photographs of tobacco plants in fields, look no further.

Festival del Habano XXIV: Day 1

My first full day in Cuba covering the Festival del Habano XXIV.

Festival del Habano XXIV: Day 0

The unofficial start to the 24th Habanos Festival.