Blog: A Word About The Weekly News
The Weekly News will return for the first time since April 8. It has been relatively absent since the end of February for two central…
D’Crossier Adding Four Sizes to Diplomacy Line
D’Crossier is adding a quartet of new cigars to their Diplomacy line, starting with a 4 1/3 x 52 vitola called the Gordito. It will…
Merlion Sea Lion Heads to IPCPR 2013
This July, Arielle Ditkowich’s personal cigar will be sold in limited quantities for the first time. Miami Cigar & Co. confirmed to halfwheel that the…
California’s SB 768 Stalls
California Senate Bill 768, which would more than double the tax on cigars and other tobacco products as a byproduct of a $2 increase on…
Press Release: Announcing S&S Cigar Company
May 24, 2013 (Miami, Fla.) — We are pleased to announce the formation of S&S Cigar Company, which will be based in Miami, Florida. The company…
Portraits: Dion Giolito
Dion Giolito has always been an enigma to me. Physically large (quite tall), seemingly socially aloof—something he seems to wear with honor—and immensely talented when…
Press Release: East India Trading Company to Release the Rogue
May 24, 2013 (Tamarac, Fla.) — The East India Trading Company is proud to announce the upcoming cigar launch of ‘Rogue’. This much-anticipated brand will…