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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.

Royal Agio Adds Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut, Oscuro

Next month, Royal Agio Cigars USA will show off two new version of it Balmoral Añejo XO: one Connecticut, one oscuro. The Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut…

Davidoff Shows Off Year of the Pig Limited Edition 2019

Oettinger Davidoff AG held a media event to coincide with its annual report and during the meeting, the company showed off its latest annual limited…

Oettinger Davidoff AG Announces 2017 Revenue

Oettinger Davidoff AG has announced its revenue for 2017: CHF 501 million ($508 million). The company claims its down 1 percent, though last year’s revenue…

A.J. Fernández Changes San Lotano Oval to Cigars International Exclusive

A.J. Fernández has informed retailers that it has discontinued the San Lotano Oval line. Emails sent to retailers stated the company wants to avoid confusion…

Black Works Studio Ships Sindustry 2018

The second batch of Black Works Studio’s Sindustry is shipping to stores. It once again will be offered in three sizes, using a Mexican San…

Les Mann Joins Quality Importers/XIKAR as EVP of Sales

Les Mann will now lead the salesforce of XIKAR and Quality Importers. Mann, a longtime veteran of cigar accessories, has joined Quality Importers as the…

Crowned Heads Shipping Four Kicks Maduro Lancero LE 2018

Turns out, Crowned Heads offered two new cigars to retailers at TAA 2018. This week, Crowned Heads will ship the Four Kicks Maduro Lancero LE…

Mi Querida Firecracker Heading to Two Guys Smoke Shop

This year, Two Guys Smoke Shop’s annual tradition of firecracker-themed cigars will see two different releases: one from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust and another from…

Roseville, Minn. Increases Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21

Roseville, Minn. has increased the minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21. Last night, the city council of Minneapolis-St. Paul suburb unanimously voted…

Drew Estate Announces 2018 Price Adjustments

Drew Estate has announced pricing changes for 2018, effective July 12. While the majority of those changes are resulting in some sort of increases, not…

Debonaire Taking Back U.S. Distribution in 2019

Debonaire House will be handling distribution of its products in the U.S. next year. The company announced that it will end its U.S. distribution agreement…