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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: La Palina Will Debut 3 New Sizes of the La Palina Classic at the 2013 IPCPR Show in Las Vegas

June 28, 2013 — La Palina has added three new sizes to its La Palin Classic line. The new sizes include a 7×38 Lancero, 5.5×42…

La Sirena Lanceros Heading to Silo Cigars

Silo Cigars of Knoxville, Tenn. will be getting an exclusive La Sirena Lancero in August. The La Sirena Triton will be available in both the…

Press Release: Fratello Cigar Scheduled for Launch this Summer

June 27, 2013 (Springfield, Va.) — Entrepreneur Omar de Frias is pleased to announce the launch of the Fratello cigar (label/brand). Fratello will compete in…

Press Release: Arandoza Cigars Announces White Label Release for IPCPR 2013

June 27, 2013 — Arandoza announces the “rebirth” of the Arandoza Blue with its new bold label representing the strong solid foundation of this Cigar…

Binny’s Latest to Get Exclusive Flor de las Antillas

Binny’s Beverage Depot is the third company to date to get an exclusive Flor de las Antillas from My Father. The Illinois-based chain of alcohol…

New OSOK One Shot One Kill to Debut at IPCPR 2013

Edgar Hoill’s One Shot One Kill moniker will return at the IPCPR 2013 trade show and convention, nearly two years after the name first appeared…

Cubita Adds Nouveau, Gets Fuller

For the first time in “years” SAG Imports is updating its value-priced Cubita brand. At this year’s IPCPR trade show and convention, the Quesadas will…

Press Release: Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Announces Release of Freedom “The Works” Sampler

June 24, 2013 (Bonita Springs, Fla.) — The Rocky Patel Premium Cigar Company announced today the release of the Freedom “The Works” Sampler limited edition…

Limited Espinosa Coronas Heading to Chattanooga Tweet-Up 2013

Espinosa Premium Cigars will bringing a pair of limited edition to this year’s Chattanooga Tweet-Up, something that has become a popular trend for the event….

Press Release: Toraño Family Debuts Latest Exodus Boutique Cigar… the Limited-Production “Finite”

June 26, 2013 — Toraño Family Cigar Company is releasing just 3,000 boxes of Exodus Finite, their latest boutique cigar. The cigar is a true…

Press Release: Kurt A. Kendall Announces Regular Production for Hustler and New Spider Brands

June 26, 2013 — Kurt A. Kendall, founder of 7-20-4 Cigars, has added two regular-production additions to his portfolio of resurrected archaic brands. Both are…