IPCPR 2016: Fable Cigars

Another company that was featured in the RoMa Craft booth was Fable Cigars. Fable Cigars, owned by Mitul Shah and Sean Kremenetski, have their cigars…

IPCPR 2016: Top 3 Things – Brian Burt Edition

So as you’ve probably seen the other three members of the halfwheel staff write, here is my participation in the Top 3 Things posts we’re…

Southern Draw Adds Code Duello Limitada 2016

Southern Draw has a new idea on  how to settle a problem, a duel. Or at least a collection of cigars named after a duel….

IPCPR 2016: Gurkha

I remember when Patrick Lagreid told me about how many Gurkha articles needed to be written. It’s a fact that was not lost upon me…

Camacho Powerband Robusto

As a key part of its branding, Camacho has taken on numerous elements of living a bold lifestyle. For its latest release, Powerband, the company…

IPCPR 2016: General Cigar Co.

As always, it’s a busy year from General Cigar Co. The star of the show is a new release from Partagas called Ramon y Ramon,…

Portraits: Robert Holt

Robert Holt is proud. That’s the first thing that comes to mind describing the Army veteran who owns Southern Draw Cigars. Every interaction I’ve had…

IPCPR 2016: Ventura Cigar Co.

Ventura Cigar Co. is a subsidiary of Phillips and King International, which itself is a subsidiary of Kretek International. Phillips & King is the largest…

IPCPR 2016: Top 3 Things – Patrick Lagreid Edition

Just the other day someone asked me what my favorite part of the recent IPCPR Convention & Trade Show was, and without missing a beat…

Grafton, Mass. Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

The Grafton, Mass. Board of Health isn’t wasting any time in implementing an increase to the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, as Monday’s approval…

Matilde Serena Arrives at Select Retailers (Update)

It wasn’t on display at the recent IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, but Matilde Cigars has shipped Serena, a new limited edition cigar, to a…