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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.

Fujioka’s Wine Times Gets Last Quesada España A- Shipment

Aloha. Fujioka’s Wine Times of Honolulu, Hawaii will be the 12th and final retailer to receive the Quesada España A-. Each month this year, Quesada…

Alec Bradley Fine & Rare 2016 Arrives at Retailers

Last week, retailers began reporting the delivery of the latest Alec Bradley Fine & Rare. This year’s release features a slightly updated band, but the…

East Lansing, Mich. Passes Outdoor Smoking Ban

Yesterday, the East Lansing City Council banned smoking at city parks, recreational facilities and plazas. The new ordinance creates a fine no more than $100…

Kestrel DROP D3

It’s time for yet another review of a complex humidification product. The Kestrel DROP D3 ($129) is one of a growing number of devices that…

FDA Alleges Swisher & Others Mislabeled Cigarettes as Little Cigars

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) sent letters to four manufacturers, including Swisher International, Inc., stating that the agency believes that some products the…

FDA Extends Listing Deadline for Domestic Manufacturers

Cigar factories located in the U.S. were supposed to have until Dec. 31, 2016 to submit a list of products they manufacturer in U.S. factories….

Old Virginia Tobacco Co. Celebrates 45 Years with E.P. Carrillo Exclusive

Old Virginia Tobacco Co. is celebrating its 45th anniversary and like it has done in past years, Gary Pesh’s retail chain has a variety of exclusive…

Cigar Exemption Not Included in Congressional Funding Bill (Update)

The text of a proposed bill that would fund the U.S. government through next spring has been released, signaling the end of any hope that…

Fuente Fuente OpusX 20 Years Celebration Arrives at Stores

Over the last week, retailers around the country have indicated they have received a brand new Fuente Fuente OpusX. It’s called the Fuente Fuente OpusX 20…

Illusione Casa Especiale

At this year’s IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, Illusione introduced a lot of new cigars. Some were entirely new products while a host of others…

La Flor Dominicana Ships TCFKA “M” Collector’s Edition 2016

The latest version of La Flor Dominicana’s TCFKA “M” Collector’s has shipped. It’s once again a 7 x 57 perfecto though this year’s version features an…