Jonathan Drew, Marvin Samel, Willy Herrera & Michael Cellucci on Drew Estate’s Sale to Swisher
As part of the announcement regarding Swisher International’s acquisition of Drew Estate, halfwheel was able to get statements from four members of the company’s executive…
Inter-tabac 2014
Europe is a misunderstood cigar market. When I talk to people about Europe and the Inter-tabac trade show that takes place every September, I hear…
Understanding General, Toraño & The Future
A lot has been written about General Cigar Co.’s acquisition of the Toraño brands last week. While few could have seen it coming, it was…
IPCPR 2014: Day 0 Recap
And so it begins. If you are reading this, the IPCPR convention and trade show has kicked off. Expect live reporting throughout the next four…
IPCPR 2014: Three Things
Sunday morning, the premium cigar world’s largest gathering will open its floor to manufacturers, retailers, distributors, suppliers and media. In many ways, the four days…
What is IPCPR 2014?
You may have noticed things have been a bit busy around halfwheel and the cigar world. It’s not a random accident, but rather an annual…
Five Reasons Why the FDA’s $10 Price Exemption Won’t Survive
No part of the proposed FDA regulations regarding cigars has been more talked about than a proposed $10 price point for exemption. Despite all this talk—and…
Puro Sabor 2014
(Editor’s Note: I found this draft sitting on my computer, it’s over two months old. Puro Sabor was held Jan. 15-18 in Nicaragua.) No one…
Ten Questions for 2014
It’s hard to believe this is the fourth iteration of this column. About two weeks ago I started working on this article and to be…
Graded: The Ten Questions for 2013
For the past few years, Charlie Minato has written an article in late December where he ponders ten questions he has for the cigar industry…
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….
