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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.

Tatuaje Expanding RC Series

One of Tatuaje’s oldest and most expensive lines will be getting a trio of new vitolas. The Tatuaje RC Series will expand to include three…

What Does a Trump Win Mean for Cuban Cigars in the U.S.?

As mentioned on Wednesday, more remains uncertain than certain about what the new president of the United States will do. Cuba and Cuban cigars remains…

New Jersey Bill Seeks to Cap Cigar Tax

A bill has been introduced that would limit the state taxes on cigars sold in the state of New Jersey. If passed, S.B. 2765 would…

The Tabernacle Corona

When the self-proclaimed chief of the broadleaf launched his own cigar company last year, the first cigar contained exactly zero broadleaf. One year later—and that has…

Atlantic Cigar Celebrates 20 Years With Exclusive Viaje

Last month, Atlantic Cigar Co. began selling a new Viaje release, exclusive to the Pennsylvania-based retailer. It’s the Viaje Atlantic 20th Anniversary WLP 20th Limited…

Juan López Selección Superba Released in the U.K.

The latest region to find an Edición Regional on its shelves is the United Kingdom. Yesterday, the Juan López Selección Superba arrived at La Casa del…

Dallas Passes Park Smoking Ban With Exemptions

On March 1, smoking in most Dallas parks will become illegal. The Dallas City Council voted 8-6 in favor of a smoking ban, but there’s…

XIKAR Adds Forte Soft Flame

XIKAR has added a new version of its popular Forte lighter, a soft flame. The company is now offering the high strength, high altitude soft…

Foundation Releases El Güegüense Lancero

A special El Güegüense is finding its way onto shelves. Foundation Cigar Co. has announced that it has released a special 7 1/2 x 40…

What the Election Results Mean for Cigar Smokers

No matter the results of the election, this article starts with the same disclosure: there are much larger issues in America than cigars. That said,…

California Voters Approve Massive Cigar, Cigarette Tax Increase

For the first time since 1999, California has raised the taxes on cigarettes—and thanks to an interesting provision in the state laws, the state’s taxes…