Ask halfwheel: Why Do Manufacturers Not Disclose Their Blends?
Two weeks later, it’s time for Ask halfwheel again. This week’s question comes from reader Garron. It’s actually a pretty timely question given a recent review…
S.T.Dupont Launches New Fire Head Collection
S.T.Dupont has launched a new series of products under the Fire Head Collection name. The designs focus on the art of fire. Included in the…
Small Batch Lands Herrera Estelí Inktome
There’s a new Herrera Estelí at SmallBatchCigar.com and its sister store, Maxamar Ultimate Cigars. The California-based retailer has received the Herrera Estelí Inktome, a modified version…
Quality Importers Begins Shipping Updated Palió Cutter
Palió is back. Last month, Quality Importers began to once again offer the Palió cutter, only this one is the updated model. Last September, the distributor…
Serino Royale Launching at IPCPR 2016
At the 2016 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, Serino Cigar Co.—a new company owned by the same group behind APS Distributors, LLC—will launch four new lines…
Oak Park, Ill. Raises Minimum Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21
The Chicago suburb of Oak Park, Ill. has raised the minimum age to purchase tobacco in its village from 18 to 21. Under the new…
C.Gars Ltd June Auction Highlighted by Davidoffs, Partagás 170s
On June 20, over 40 lots of Cuban Davidoffs will go under the hammer as C.Gars Ltd hosts its semiannual live auction at The Bulgari…
Warped Sends Villa de Nube to Casper Cigar Co.
Casper Cigar Co. of Casper, Wyo. is the recipient of the latest exclusive from Warped Cigars. Last week, the store received the Villa de Nube,…
Camacho American Barrel-Aged Perfecto Gordo
There’s little doubt Oettinger Davidoff AG’s Camacho brand has been on quite a run for the last three years. Ever since the company began the…
Tatuaje Shipping TAA 2016 Next Week
This years’ Tatuaje TAA will arrive a bit earlier than expected. Pete Johnson of Tatuaje informed halfwheel that the Tatuaje TAA 2016 will begin shipping next…
Fratello Launches Bianco Boxer; Bianco IV (Update)
Fratello has combined two of its lines for the next addition to the company’s portfolio: Bianco Boxer. Bianco is the company’s Maduro line, while Boxer…