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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.

Viaje Ships Three Skull and Bones, Roman Candle & Zombie Antidote

Earlier today, Viaje began shipping its latest batch of cigars, which includes new vintages of the company’s Skull and Bones FOAB and MOAB releases as…

Boveda Releases Metal Holder

Humidification company Boveda has informed its retailers that it is now offering a new metal holder for its humidification packs. The new unit holds a…

Nat Sherman Adds Host Selection Maduro

A new darker and fuller version of the Nat Sherman Host is shipping to retailers. Michael Herklots, vp of retail and brand development for Nat…

Gadsden, Ala. Tables Smoking Ban

Yesterday, the Gadsden City Council tabled a proposed smoking ban. The move came after Council President Robert Echols asked for all those supporting the ban…

Nestor Miranda Collection Debuts This Week

In addition to celebrating the company’s 25th anniversary, Miami Cigar & Co. is overhauling its core series of lines, the Nestor Miranda Collection. In doing…

Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2014 LC550

Earlier this year, Crowned Heads announced it would be working on a new project with a new factory, the García’s My Father Cigars S.A. in…

Alleged 2014 Edición Regional List Surfaces

For those interested about the 2014 class of Habanos S.A.’s Edición Regional series, a new list appeared this weekend. Previously, information regarding a few releases…

Syracuse, N.Y. Smoking Ban Moving Forward

After hearing complaints earlier this year, the Syracuse City Council will formally debate whether the city should ban smoking in all public parks.  Councilors Khalid…

Weekly News (May 27, 2014)

Cigar News Las Calaveras Ships Room101 The Big Payback Ships Illusione Adds ~68~ Maduro Eiroa Maduro Coming San Cristobal Going Box-Pressed A.J. Fernandez Adding SC3…

Padilla Cava on Track for IPCPR 2014

The largest Padilla ever is scheduled for release this summer. Ernesto Padilla told halfwheel he has finalized plans for the Padilla Cava and expects it…

Lincoln County, N.M. Rejects Outdoor Smoking Ban

Smoking will still be allowed in Lincoln County parks. Commissioners rejected a proposal that would have banned smoking over concerns regarding the ability of cigarettes…