January 16, 2025

Hawaii is the lastest state that will have the discussion about a generational tobacco ban. A bill introduced to the State Senate on Thursday would prohibit anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2005 from purchasing, possessing or consuming a tobacco product or similar nicotine delivery product.

After stints at Ashton and El Septimo, Chip Goldeen has joined Cayman Cigar Co. His title is executive vice-president of sales.

Today, we celebrate our favorite cigar packaging designs of 2024.

The Packaging Awards dates back to Smoking Stogie, one of the predecessors of this site. Tune in to see Brooks, Patrick and me unveil halfwheel’s favorite cigar packaging of 2024.

After a preview last fall, the La Galera Al Majles is now on sale in the Middle East. It’s the first exclusive for the region from La Galera.