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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.

Rock Hill, S.C. Stalls Smoking Ban Inquiry

In February, the Rock Hill City Council declined to vote on a proposed smoking ban, but there was still a chance the smoking ban could…

Inman, S.C. Bans Smoking in Businesses

Smoking at businesses, including outdoor seating areas, has its days numbered in Inman, S.C. The City Council voted 4-1 in favor of a smoking ban…

AVO 88

It’s March, which for any fan of the AVO brand means there should be a birthday cigar coming along. Only there isn’t. Each year, since…

Costlier West Virginia Tobacco Tax Increase Proposed

Earlier this year we reported on a proposed increase in the taxes charged on other tobacco products (OTP) in the state of West Virginia. While…

L’Atelier Côte d’Or Shipping Next Month

Add one more thing to Federal Cigar’s 94th anniversary celebration this week—the newest from L’Atelier Imports. The L’Atelier Côte d’Or will soft launch at the New…

Warped Expands Flor Del Valle With Sky Flower

Warped’s ever expanding portfolio will get a new addition next month—Flor Del Valle Sky Flower. After a few weeks of teasing, Kyle Gellis finally explained…

Senators Propose Raising Minimum Tobacco Purchasing Age to 19 in Texas

A bill that would raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco in the state of Texas from 18 to 19 is currently in the Texas…

Weekly News (March 9, 2015)

Cigar News Casa Magna Expands With Gran Unico Crowned Heads Yellow Rose Heading to Texas Daniel Marshall Creates Bugatti Humidor E.P. Carrillo Announces Short Run…

Daniel Marshall Crafts Bugatti Humidor

Last week, Bugatti announced the final Veyron had been sold. Now there’s a humidor with a piece of one of the world’s most expensive cars….

Viva Republica Jailbreak

There’s not a plethora of innovation when it comes to cigars, particularly rolling cigars. Last month, Viva Republica announced Jailbreak, a product that certainly falls…

March Box of Quesada España Petit Belicosos Goes to Federal Cigar

It’s a busy month at Federal Cigar. The New Hampshire-based retailer has already been announced as a launch store for the Flor de las Antillas…