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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: 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…

Press Release: Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Announces the Release of Nimmy D

June 24, 2013 (Bonita Springs, Fla.) — The Rocky Patel Premium Cigar Company announced today the release of Nimmy D by Nimish Desai. Nimmy D…

Press Release: Joya de Nicaragua Adds Antaño 1970 Big Bull 760

July 9, 2013 (Estelí, Nicaragua) — Joya de Nicaragua, maker of the authentic Nicaraguan puro, is introducing a new vitola for its popular brand Antaño…

Press Release: Villiger Celebrates Anniversary with Villiger 125

July 9, 2013 — For a company founded in the 1800s and thriving today 125 years later, a special cigar was called for. We combed…

Press Release: Villiger Announces Limited Selecto Release

July 9, 2013 — All of our premium cigars feature carefully chosen blends, and the Villiger Selecto perfectly exemplifies that emphasis on quality and smoker…

Viaje Platino Five Fifty Eight

As is so often the case, my favorite blends in my favorite sizes don’t always work out well. And in fitting irony, some times, blends…

Weekly News (July 8, 2013)

Editor’s Note: It’s IPCPR time and that means things are a bit hectic, which led to this delay. The guide is out by the end…

Drew Estate Enters Pipe Business

One of the world’s largest manufacturers of premium cigars is entering the pipe business in a move inspired a lot by looking at its early…

Klin Groupe Takes Back Hammer + Sickle Distribution

Despite rumors the company had departed the cigar industry, Hammer + Sickle appears far form an exit. In less than a month, the company has…

Press Release: Herrera Cigars and Drew Estate Settle HERRERA Trademark Dispute

July 8, 2013 (Miami, Fla.) — Long time friends Frank Herrera of Herrera Cigars and Jonathan Drew of Drew Estate announced today that they have…