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Charlie Minato

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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.

Swisher International Acquires Drew Estate

And it’s true. Drew Estate and Swisher International have announced that they have come to terms on a deal that will see the former, the…

Weekly News (October 20, 2014)

Cigar News Habanos S.A. Introduces New Bands for Cohiba Hermosa Cigars Sends Tierra Santa to Underground Cigars Liga Privada UF-4 Heading Back to Casa De…

Core Cohiba Lines Get Updated Band

Habanos S.A. has announced that the new Cohiba bands, first seen on the Pirámides Extra, will now be extended to the two core Cohiba lines,…

Liga Privada UF-4 Returning for 2014

For the fourth consecutive year, Chicago’s Casa De Montecristo will be receiving a limited edition Liga Privada for Halloween. The Liga Privada Único Serie UF-4…

Tatuaje TAA 2014

In 2011, Pete Johnson crafted a special cigar for retailers who were members of the Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) and attended the group’s annual…

Inter-tabac 2014

Europe is a misunderstood cigar market. When I talk to people about Europe and the Inter-tabac trade show that takes place every September, I hear…

Gloucester City, N.J. Bans Tobacco Use in Parks, Sidewalks

Earlier this week, the Gloucester City Police Department announced that it would begin enforcing the city’s new anti-tobacco laws that includes the banning of tobacco…

Viva Republica Ships Propaganda

The latest from the partnership between Guillermo León and Jason Holly is heading to stores. Holly’s Viva Republic has announced that Miami Cigar & Co.,…

Viaje Full Moon, Skull & Bones M?stery Return for 2014

Earlier this week, Viaje posted a picture on Facebook showing 2014 versions of Full Moon and Skull and Bones M?stery. It wasn’t a surprise, both are understood…

Weekly News (October 13, 2014)

Cigar News Bolívar Super Coronas Ships Davidoff Oro Blanco Coming in November Fratello Modifying Packaging Nice little modification to the #FratelloBox as requested by some…

Viaje Friends and Family Bel Air

For the third consecutive year, Viaje has shipped some of its retailers one of its most-guaraded releases, Friends and Family. The line actually made its…