La Sirena Production Moving to La Zona
The production of newly-independent La Sirena cigars is moving to La Zona. Multiple sources told halfwheel that La Sirena production will move to Erik Espinosa’s…
New La Palina Mr. Sams Head to Stores
Three sizes of La Palina Mr. Sam are now shipping to retailers. Andrew Brennan, director of sales for La Palina, told halfwheel retailers who purchased…
Caldwell Cigar Co. Begins Shipping, Announces Launch Events
Caldwell Cigar Company has announced that The Caldwell Collection has begun shipping to select retailers today, with a formal launch scheduled for April 29th at The…
Joya de Nicaragua CyB Lancero Fino
At last year’s Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) meeting and conference, Joya de Nicaragua answered the calls of its fans and released a lancero version…
Rocky Patel Releases Laser Lighter
Rocky Patel has begun shipping its newest lighter to retailers, the Laser Lighter. Offered in a gunmetal finish, the lighter is a single flame battery-started…
Viaje Ships Exclusivo Corona Gorda, Trifecta and Zombie Super Shot
In its latest shipment to retailers, Viaje has included the cigar that started as brand owner Andre Farkas’ personal smoke before becoming an event-only and highly…
La Flor Dominicana Ships 707
La Flor Dominicana’s TAA release will begin arriving in stores this week. Jon Carney, vp of sales, for La Flor Dominicana told halfwheel the La…
Washington State Voters Could Decide New Tobacco Tax
An initiative has been filed with the Washington State Secretary of State’s office that would raise tobacco taxes in the Evergreen State in order to…
WTO To Hear Arguments from Cuba and Dominican Republic on Plain Packaging This Week
After formal objections of several countries over Australia’s requirement that tobacco products come in plain packaging, the World Trade Organization’s disputes settlement body will hear…
Weekly News (April 21, 2014)
News Room101 Daruma Gold Announced Viaje Zombie Returning in 2014 Ortega Serie D Black Coming In June Herrera Esteli Lancero Coming This Week — Review…