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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.

Habanos S.A. Announces Festival del Habano XXIV Humidors for Auction

The seven pieces includes the Trinidad 55 Aniversario humidor that was created to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Trinidad marca.