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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.

Regius Exclusivo U.S.A. Ships Nationwide

In May, the Regius Exclusivo U.S.A. debuted at Casa De Montecristo, now it’s headed to stores nationally. The four vitola line is the latest from…

Warped Planning December Limited Edition

Kyle Gellis has indicated the Warped Cigars will have another addition to its relaunched portfolio in the form of a small production release slated for…

Alec Bradley Nica Puro Diamond Rough-Cut Slated for November

The latest extension to the Alec Bradley Nica Puro line will come in the form of the Diamond Rough-Cut, a 6 1/4 x 54 square-pressed cigar. …

Kokomo, Ind. Smoking Ban Fails to Pass on Second Reading

The latest round of a heated debate over a smoking ban in Kokomo, Ind. resulted in a win for smokers, as the Common Council failed…

B.G. Meyer Co. Ships Slackers

After a slightly delay, Davidoff of Geneva USA began shipping the latest release from its newest brand, Slackers from B.G. Meyer Co. B.G. Meyer Co….

Chicago Considering Park Smoking Ban

Chicago is the latest city to consider banning smoking in parks. The Parks District Board will consider a proposal that would outlaw smoking in nearly…

Weekly News (September 8, 2014)

Cigar News Boveda Expanding Co-Op Program Camacho Ships Double Shock Crowned Heads Announces Mason-Dixon Project Curivari Sending Exclusive Buenaventura to Binny’s Drew Estate Ships Undercrown…

Pleasant Hill, Calif Eyes Smoking Ban Expansion With Smoke-Free Downtown

The downtown shopping area in Pleasant Hill, Calif. could become the latest area to go smoke-free. Councilman Michael Harris originally envisioned a smoking ban to be…

Foster City, Calif. Tells Some Residents to Keep Windows Shut While Smoking

In July, Foster City, Calif. banned smoking in public areas, parks and around commercial zones. When that amendment was passed, the City Council of Foster…

Houston Park Smoking Ban Goes Into Effect

Smoking at city parks in Houston, Texas is now banned. In July, the Houston Parks and Recreation Department announced that it would be banning smoking at…

CroMagnon Breuil (Prerelease)

Late last year, RoMa Craft Tobac—the company behind the Aquitaine, CroMagnon and Intemperance brands—made 50 samplers that included two of each of its four brands…