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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.

Warped’s Lirio Rojo Returns

The 2018 version of Warped’s Lirio Rojo is arriving at stores. Lirio Rojo, which translates to red lily, is a 5 1/2 x 44 made at the…

Swisher Closing Jacksonville Cigar Factory

The world’s largest cigarmaker is closing down the last part of its U.S. manufacturing operations. Swisher International said that it will close its Jacksonville-based cigar manufacturing…

Govee Bluetooth Temperature Humidity Monitor

In the last year or so, smart hygrometers—i.e., hygrometers that connect to a smartphone—have become a let more commonplace. Thanks to efforts by Boveda, smart…

HVC La Rosa 520 Maduro Heading to Small Batch Cigar Next Week

For the first time, HVC Cigars’ La Rosa 520 will be getting a maduro offering. HVC has announced that next week it will be sending…

Alamosa, Colo. Approves Smoking Lounge Ordinance, Bans Smoking in Bars

If you want to open a cigar lounge in Alamosa, Colo., you may now do so. The Alamosa City Council voted 4-2 to allow for…

21 Senators Send Letter Urging FDA to Ban Flavored Tobacco, Menthol

Last month, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would seek a ban on flavored tobacco—including flavored cigars—and menthol in tobacco products…

E by Espinosa Bundles Head to Stores

There are new bundles from Espinosa Premium Cigars heading to stores. Yesterday, the company began shipping the E by Espinosa, a new line of bundle…

Turkey Adopting Plain Packaging for Tobacco Next Year

Next year, Turkey will become the next country to outlaw tobacco packaging. The Turkish government has announced that beginning next year all tobacco products in…

Room101 STOGIES 2018 Micro Batch Launching Tomorrow

Matt Booth’s Room101 has announced a new program aimed at making small quantities of cigars for individuals, groups and retailers. Tomorrow, the program will get…

Drew Estate Ships Eight New 4 x 32 Tins, Unveils Updated Displays & Boveda Humidification

Drew Estate’s 4 x 32 Tin Collection is getting a massive update before the end of the year. The company has announced that it has…

Meerapfels Launch La Estancia Edición Exclusiva

The most famous family of Cameroon tobacco has a new cigar available in international markets. This month, the Meerapfel family is launching the La Estancia Edición…