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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.

Nomad Connecticut Fuerte Gains Belicoso Size

Fred Rewey has announced that he will be adding a fifth size to the Nomad Connecticut Fuerte, a 6 1/4 x 54 Belicoso. “I think…

XIKAR Goes Big With X875 Cutter

If you enjoy 70 or even 80 ring gauge cigars, one of the biggest problems can be finding a cutter that can adequately handle those larger…

XIKAR Adding Flames to New Allume

While most consumers and retailers have just gotten their first chance to see XIKAR’s new Allume lighter, the company is planning to expand the Allume…

Ted’s Grows Bolder With Farris

At this year’s IPCPR convention and trade show, Ted’s will be adding its strongest offering to date in the form of Farris. It uses an…

XIKAR Puts XV-Cutter on Keychain

What happens when you take XIKAR’s popular VX V-Cut Cutter and put it on a keychain—you get the XIKAR VX Key Chain cutter. Later this month…

Ted’s Made By Hand Maduro Coming at IPCPR 2014

While Ted’s might get the most attention for its collaborations with Maker’s Mark and Samuel Adams, or its celebrity cigars made for Dale Earnhardt Jr….

XIKAR Essence Ashtray Coming to IPCPR 2014

If you have ever wanted an outdoor ashtray that could store both your cutter and lighter and the ash from your cigar, XIKAR has a…

Córdoba & Morales Introducing Limited Clave Cubana Etiqueta Blanca

At this year’s IPCPR convention and trade show, Córdoba & Morales will offer a limited version of the company’s Clave Cubana line, Etiqueta Blanca. The…

XIKAR Releasing Cirro for High Altitude Lighting

At this year’s trade show, XIKAR will show off its newest lighter, the XIKAR Cirro, a single flame lighter designed to work up to 12,000…

Ezra Zion Extends Tantrum With Passive Agressive

Ezra Zion’s popular Tantrum is getting a big brother. At the upcoming IPCPR convention and trade show the Texas-based brand will launch Tantrum PA, a…

Weekly News (July 7, 2014)

Cigar News 262 Allegiance Corona Becomes Regular Release Alec Bradley Debuting Coyol at IPCPR 2014 Alliance Expands Foyle Line With Meritage Collection Arandoza Adds Red…