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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.

Press Release: Drew Estate & Corona Cigar Company Announce “Drew Estate Lounge”

February 11, 2014 (Miami, Fla.) — Drew Estate announced today their plans to open the first official “Drew Estate Lounge” at the Corona Cigar Company…

Press Release: Cubancan & Tarazona Split

February 9, 2014 (Miami, Fla.) — Cubanacan Cigars to narrow the scope of their portfolio by dissolving their affiliation with the Tarazona brand to better…

Weekly News (February 10, 2014)

Crowned Heads Announces Las Calaveras Janny Garcia Teases La Antiguedad — Trademark is owned by J.G.G. Tobacco Holding Company, Inc., which lists Jaime García as president….

Alabama Smoking Ban Proposed

A group of elected officials in the Alabama Senate have introduced S.B. 168, the Alabama Smoke-free Air Act of 2014, which would ban smoking in…

Oliva Expands Into C-Stores, Rocky Patel Shows Off Foil Packs

Add Oliva and Rocky Patel to the list of premium cigar companies expanding beyond the traditional humidors, although in slightly separate ways.  For Rocky Patel…

Alec Bradley’s Filthy Hooligan Draws Ire From Some

A Facebook group protesting Alec Bradley’ Black Market Filthy Hooligan has gotten the attention of some in the Irish community. “Say NO to Alec Bradley…

Sosa 50th Anniversary Pirámides Coming

After teasing plans to honor the company’s 50th year in business, Arby Sosa has shown off the Sosa Pirámide #50. The 5 3/4 x 55…

Viaje Secret Sauce

Last year, Viaje introduced one of its most exclusive offerings to date, an event only cigar named Secret Sauce. The 5 1/4 x 56 box-pressed…

The Newsletter (February 2014)

Earlier this week, we published the latest edition of The Newsletter, which you can view here. Inside was a preview of our profile of FUMARE, selected…

Oregon Parks Smoking Ban Approved

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission has adopted an outdoor smoking ban at Oregon State Parks, a measure that will go into effect in 2015….

Cuaba Bariay Arrives In Stores

After a long delay, the eleventh release of the Colleción Habanos Book series has arrived in stores. The 9 1/8 x 47 Cuaba Bariay was originally…