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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.

Alec Bradley Filthy Hooligan Returns

Alec Bradley’s candela cigar is back, but with a new wrapper. This year’s Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan is once again a Black Market…

Press Release: Drew Estate and Royal Gold Cigars Announce NIRVANA

February 5, 2014 (Miami, Fla.) — Royal Gold Cigars has partnered with renowned cigar manufacturer Drew Estate for their latest premium, hand-rolled cigar release, NIRVANA…

A Visit to FUMARE

Late last year, Brooks Whittington, Patrick Lagreid and I visited Reno, Nev., specifically FUMARE Fine Cigar Boutique. I had heard stories about Dion Giolito, better…

Missouri Smoking Ban Proposed

One Missouri lawmaker hopes to make smoking illegal in much of the state. Rep. Courtney Allen Curtis, D-Berkeley, has proposed H.B. 1625, which would ban…

Senator Proposes Tripling Cigar Taxes in New Jersey

A new bill proposed in the New Jersey Senate calls for a tripling of the state’s taxes on other tobacco products, including cigars. Cigar taxes…

Rafael González Petit Pirámides Nears Release

The Rafael González Petit Pirámides, a 5 x 50 Edición Regional announced in 2013, should begin arriving at stores in Germany very soon. Christoph Wolters…

Cigar Tax Hike Introduced In Kentucky

Rep. Jim Wayne, D-Jefferson, has introduced H.B. 220, a bill that makes adjustments to a wide range of taxes in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, including…

95 Percent Tax Proposed In Maryland

In 2012, Maryland raised taxes on most tobacco products, except premium cigars. Now, as the call for more anti-tobacco programs, premium cigars face a dramatic…

Weekly News (February 3, 2014)

Editor’s Note: Apparently it was gold week at halfwheel. Enjoy the Olympics. Room101 Master Collection Two Ships Viaje Exclusivo Leaded Robusto Coming Quai d’Orsay Belicoso…

Paris, Texas Weighs Smoking Ban

As early as this month, the Paris City Council will decide on the future of smoking in bars and restaurants in the small Texas town,…

Ann Arbor, Mich. Smoking Ban Proposed

Monday night, the Ann Arbor City Council will have a first reading of a proposed smoking ban. It is expected that the proposed law will…