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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 Releases the Second Goldie from the La Palina Collection: The Goldie Laguito No.5

April 24, 2013 — Goldie Drell Paley, the namesake of La Palina cigars, was the wife of Samuel Paley, who founded the company in 1896….

Press Release: 2013 La Flor Dominicana TAA Exclusive Cigar

April 24, 2013 — La Flor Dominicana is proud to announce the release of the 2013 Exclusive TAA Cigar, available only to those TAA members…

J. Fuego Adds Originals Size to Connoisseur Line, Targets May Release

Jesus Fuego’s yet-to-be-shipped Connoisseur line is getting a new addition, Fuego’s popular Original size. The 5 x 44 modified Cheroot-size will be the fourth size…

Casa Magna Domus Magnus II Begins Shipping

After over eight months since the cigar was announced, SAG Imports has begun shipping the Casa Magna Domus Magnus II. It is the third release…

La Flor Dominicana Changes Carajos Packaging

La Flor Dominicana’s smallest cigar is seeing a slight packaging change. The La Flor Dominicana Carajos, a 4 x 34 Petit, is seeing its packaging…

If You Aren’t Following @halfwheel on Twitter

Correction: once we get to 1002 followers, we'll pick two to receive some custom blends, stickers, discontinued LEs, Bovedas & more. — halfwheel (@halfwheel) April…

Tatuaje 10th Anniversary TAA 2013 Emerges

Much of the 2013 Tatuaje release for the TAA is familiar, even if the blend won’t return until 2014. Last week at the 45th annual…

Montecristo Chicago Connoisseur Edition Released

Last week, Altadis USA released the Montecristo Chicago Connoisseur Edition. We previously reported the scheduled release last month. The 6 x 50 Toro features an Ecuadorian…

Press Release: Compañia Hondureña de Tabacos Opens Kuuts, LLC Distribution Center in America

April 16, 2013 (Miami, Fla.) — Well-established throughout Europe and the rest of the world with a sales volume in excess of 2 million cigars…

Reinado to Expand Grand Empire Line at IPCPR 2013

Reinado will be adding four more sizes to its popular Grand Empire line at this year’s IPCPR trade show and convention. Founder Antonio Lam told…

Padrón W. Curtis Draper 125th Anniversary Natural

In January, Washington D.C. retailer W. Curtis Draper concluded its 125th anniversary celebrations with the arrival of the fourth and final release in what was…