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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.

Powstanie Habano Arrives Today

The first of the Powstanie cigars will be released today. It’s a new cigar from the brothers behind Florida-based Cigar Hustler and Fabrica de Tabacos NicaSueño…

Ortega & Williams Teaming Up Again

The ink may not even be dry on the release of Larceny, but Sean Williams of El Primer Mundo and Eddie Ortega of Ortega Premium…

La Palina H-Town Lancero Arriving Next Week

It’s almost halfway through the year and it seems we are about to be halfway through the H-Town Lancero Series. On Tuesday, STOGIES World Class…

Colibri Adds Julius Cigar Lighter

Colibri has announced its newest lighter, one that pays tribute to the company’s founder, Julius Lowenthal. The Colibri Julius is a dual soft flame lighter…

A.J. Fernandez New World Connecticut Heads to Retailers

Yesterday, the latest from A.J. Fernandez began heading to retailers nationwide. Todd Vance, national director of sales, informed halfwheel that the New World Connecticut has…

Kansas Governor Formally Introdudes Tobacco Tax Increase

Earlier this year, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback (R) indicated that as part of his effort to lower state income taxes to zero, he would likely…

D’Crossier Announces Flor de D’Crossier Selection 512

For the last few weeks, Isaias Santana Diaz of D’Crossier has been teasing a new cigar for the company’s portfolio, one packaged in jars. View this…

Espinosa Begins Distributing D’Crossier

At the beginning of this month, Espinosa Premium Cigars has added a new addition in its portfolio. Only it’s not made at the company’s La…

La Flor Dominicana Ships TAA 47

The La Flor Dominicana TAA 47 is on its way to retailers. Jon Carney, vp of sales for LFD, informed halfwheel that the cigar began shipping today….

Alec Bradley Launching Sanctum

Earlier today, Alec Bradley officially revealed its newest cigar, Sanctum. The Honduran-made line was blended by Ralph Montero, the company’s executive vice-president. It uses a…

Quesada Taking Over Matilde Distribution

Effective June 1, Matilde Cigar Co. will now be distributed by Quesada Cigars. While the move is a big backend change, most retailers and consumers…