Ortega Launches The Glynn Loope Project at Tobaccology
Glynn Loope’s bow tie collection is famous within the cigar industry, now it’s on a cigar. Eddie Ortega and Virginia-based retailer Tobaccology have launched the…
La Flor Dominicana Introduces Mystery 2014
La Flor Dominicana’s event-only cigar has gotten a yearly update. The company has begun to offer the 2014 Unreleased Event Only Mystery Cigar, a follow-up…
Tarazona Ships Guerrilla 305
The latest from Eddie Tarazona has begun shipping. The Tarazona Guerrilla 305 began shipping to retailers on Friday, a month delayed from the original May…
RoMa Craft Atlatls Head West to Fine Ash Cigars
The CroMagnon and Aquitaine Atlatls from RoMa Craft Tobac are getting a new home in the coming weeks as they will soon be heading to…
Gran Habano Adding S.T.K. Barracuda Maduro (Update)
Gran Habano will soon be adding a maduro version of its S.T.K. Barracuda, a limited edition release that will come in the same three sizes…
Buena Vista Relaunches
After over a year and a half off the market, Buena Vista is reentering the cigar market. It is now firmly under the MGM Cigar…
Cuba Rica Revamps Testarosso Vitolas
Cuba Rica’s fuller Testarosso line will now be offered in just two vitolas. The company will add the Pele (6 x 60) size and keep…
IPCPR Hires Mark Pursell as CEO
Multiple sources confirmed to halfwheel that Mark Pursell has been hired as the next chief executive officer of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailer’s Association…
Davidoff Announces Golden Band Nominees
Davidoff has announced the retailers eligible for this year’s Golden Band Awards. The awards, which began in 2012, are presented by the manufacturer to retail…
Illusione Releases *G* Gigantes
Today, Illusione will begin shipping its latest cigar. It’s called *G* Gigantes, measures 6 1/2 x 56 and features branding that is rather similar to…
Crowned Heads Angel’s Anvil Shipping to Retailers
The inaugural Crowned Heads exclusive for members of the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) is heading to stores. The Nashville-based company started shipping to retailers…