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Charlie Minato

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I am an editor and co-founder of halfwheel.com/Rueda Media, LLC. I previously co-founded and published TheCigarFeed, one of the two predecessors of halfwheel. I have written about the cigar industry for more than a decade, covering everything from product launches to regulation to M&A. In addition, I handle a lot of the behind-the-scenes stuff here at halfwheel. I enjoy playing tennis, watching boxing, falling asleep to the Le Mans 24, wearing sweatshirts year-round and eating gyros. echte liebe.

Altadis U.S.A. Partners With Kentucky Derby for Romeo y Julieta 1875 Run for the Roses

This year marks the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby and Altadis U.S.A. is partnering with the event for two limited edition cigars from Romeo y Julieta, which was also founded in 1875.

Don Julio Sang Bleu Shipping Next Month

A decade after introducing the Don Julio Punta Espada, the Don Julio brand will get a new line: Sang Bleu.

Don Julio’s Year of the Dragon Limited Edition Cigar Heads to Stores

According to the zodiac calendar, Nirka Reyes Estrella, ceo of De Los Reyes, is a dragon.

The American All-Star

In 2023, J.C. Newman released 40 humidors that used wood that was once the Staples Center floor used for the 2011 NBA All-Star Game. Inside of those humidors was an exclusive size of The American, fittingly called the All-Star.

Stogie Mag, Inspired by the AR-15, Debuts at PCA 2024

Inspired by the AR-15’s magazine, this is one of the most unique six-cigar holders you’ll ever see.

Jennifer True Joins Fratello

True has been named the new vp of marketing and operations for Fratello.

S.T. Dupont Shows Off Padrón 60th Anniversary Collaboration

S.T. Dupont celebrates Padrón’s 60th anniversary with five lighters plus a cigar cutter, ashtray, cigar case and cross body bag.

Arturo Fuente From Dream to Dynasty Collection Ships

Arturo Fuente From Dream to Dynasty Collection contains “Arturo Fuente: From Dream to Dynasty,” a coffee table book, and 22 cigars, many of which are hard-to-find offerings from Arturo Fuente and others.

Abuelo Sucio Oscura, La Amira Spicy Shown Off at PCA 2024

Diab Ellan’s La Amira showed off two new lines at PCA 2024. La Amira Spicy is already shipping to stores, while the Abuelo Sucio Oscura is scheduled for June.