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Charlie Minato

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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.

Viaje Exclusivo Chiquito Confirmed for 2013 Return

For the second time since its 2009 debut, Viaje’s Exclusivo Chiquito will return. Once again, the 4 7/8 x 51 Figurado will be limited to…

Oliva Serie V NUb 460

Five new Olivas are starting to appear around the country at special events, including the Oliva Serie V NUb 460. It, along with four other…

Altadis Quietly Ships H. Upmann Havoc

Following the release of the Romeo y Julieta Havoc last year, Altadis USA has shipped a handful of retailers its newest release, H. Upmann Havoc….

Blog: Our Newest Sponsor — Superior Cigars

We have another retail sponsor, Superior Cigars. It’s a great company with great people, and there even a few goodies on the website, including Añejos…

Press Release: XV Festival del Habano – Humidors Auction

February 27, 2013 — Habanos s.a. congratulates itself: the Habanos Festival reaches its 15th Anniversary. And although the Auction of the Habanos Humidor took place…

Press Release: Montecristo & Partagás are the Centre of Attention on the XV Anniversary of the Habanos Festival

February 27, 2013 — The XV Habanos Festival has started, a must-go event which every year brings together Habano aficionados from more than 70 countries,…

Davidoff Puro d’Oro Gordito (Prerelease)

Earlier this month, Davidoff announced it was nearing the eighth release of its Puro d’Oro line, the Gordito. The cigar begins shipping to retailers this…

Alec Bradley to Increase Prices April 1

Alec Bradley has begun informing retailers that its prices will Increase April 1. In a move described as “essentially across the board,” Alec Bradley will…

Guillermo León by La Aurora 15 Minute Break Arrives in Stores

After a variety of delays, the first La Aurora 15 Minute Break has arrived in stores. Originally announced as a December release, the Guillermo León…

Cuban Cigar Sales Increase in 2012

The sales of Cuban cigars increased to $416 million last year, a $15 million increase on the year before. According to an Associated Press report…

Weekly News (February 25, 2013)

Editor’s Note: Altadis U.S.A. is ramping up. It’s noticeable, it’s aggressive and quite frankly—it’s impressive. For the better part of two years, Altadis’ main rival,…