Seven Thoughts: Fox News Thinks Biden is Going to Ban Cigarettes
Some thoughts on sausage-making, fear-mongering, and what it means for cigars.
Oscar Valladares Announces Price Increase
“Everything is more expensive in Honduras,” the company told halfwheel in announcing the increase. While the company’s costs are going up by a double-digit amount, it will absorb some of a portion of that so as to minimize the impact to consumers.
Warped Discontinues Futuro & Maestro del Tiempo
Futuro debuted in 2015 while Maestro del Tiempo was introduced a year later. According to the company, a small amount of existing inventory remains available for the time being.
Fuente y Padrón Legends (Padrón)
The passing of two cigar industry icons brought together two of the most well-known cigar companies to create one of the most attention-grabbing releases of 2024. Jorge Padrón blended this cigar in honor of Carlos Fuente Sr., who passed away in 2016.
Lord Baltimore Brings Back Gurkha’s Red Witch
In 2012, Gurkha introduced Red Witch as the second line for its East India Trading Co. sub-brand. After five years off the market, it’s coming back though won’t be sold directly by Gurkha.