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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: Ora Vivo Armand Assante by Victor Vitale

July 11, 2013 — Victor Vitale producer of the highly rated Tortuga 215 cigar brand has created a new blend, Ora Vivo Armand Assante. Armand…

Press Release: Tortuga 215 Reserva by Victor Vitale

July 11, 2013 — Set to launch in Las Vegas next week at the IPCPR trade show, is the much anticipated Tortuga 215 Reserva by Victor…

Jameson Adds New SouthBound Series The Wanted

Brad Mayo confirmed there will be two new additions to his line of bundled cigars, SouthBound Series. Mayo told halfwheel there will be a 5…

Meier & Dutch Adds Man O’ War Dark Aged Maduro, Drew Estate Shorty Rossi Cigars

Meier & Dutch, the distribution company associated with Cigars International, will be introducing three new products at the 2013 IPCPR trade show, some of which…

Press Release: PG Symphony 20 – Limited Edition – Robusto, Corona Extra; Available Soon

July 14, 2013 (McLean, Va.) — Paul Garmirian Inc. is pleased to announce the PG Symphony 20 – 2013 Edition Robusto (5 ¼ x 52)…

Editorial: “Boutiques”

For whatever reason, the past year or so has seen a rise in manufacturers and retailers asking us—as cigar bloggers—what we think about “boutique” cigars….

Robert Duran Brings Back Azan

Robert Duran is bringing back an old Cuban brand, Azan. Duran made the announcement yesterday and sent members of the media a brief explanation about…

Camacho Shows Off Blackout Limited Edition 2013

Camacho has released pictures of its next release, Blackout Limited Edition 2013. We broke the news on the cigar last month and now Camacho is ready…

Press Release: Nat Sherman Announces Release of the Nat Sherman Sterling

July 8, 2013 (New York, N.Y.) — Nat Sherman, Tobacconist to the World, unveils the newest addition to its premium cigar portfolio, The Nat Sherman…

Press Release: Habanos S.A. Presents the First Edición Limitada of 2013, Hoyo de Monterrey Grand Epicure

July 8, 2013 — The Ediciones Limitadas -Limited Editions- of Habanos* (D.O.P) are highly appreciated and awaited every year by enthusiasts worldwide. They are characterized…

Lou Rodriguez Adds Lou Rod Line

A few weeks ago, Lou Rodriguez announced his newest line, Lou Rod. The line will debut at IPCPR in a single 6 x 60 size…