Nevada City, Calif. Weighs Criminalizing Smoking Ban

For some in Nevada City, Calif. a $175 fine for smoking in the city’s historic district is not enough. According to a report, city leaders…

La Sirena Oceano Arriving in Stores

The newest creation from La Sirena started shipping to retailers earlier this week and has already begun showing up on store shelves. Oceano by La…

Pura Soul Brand Leaving CLE

Robert Wright and his Pura Soul brand will no longer be part of CLE Cigar Company. The news comes only weeks after Grace Sotolongo departed…

Another Week in Paradise: IPCPR 2014 Recap

Last month, the cigar industry gathered in Las Vegas, Nev. for the annual IPCPR trade show and convention. Even a part-time reader of the site…

E.P. Carrillo 5th Anniversary Makes First Retail Appearance

The first batch of the new E.P. Carrillo 5th Anniversary has arrived on one retailer’s shelves, and it happens to be the store that is the…

1875 Romeo y Julieta Tres (Prerelease)

Amid the myriad of new releases at the annual IPCPR Convention and Trade Show, there are always a few that stand out for one reason…

Headley Grange Laguito No. 6 Arrives in Stores

The eight vitola in the Headley Grange line began arriving in stores this week. First announced via Twitter in April, the Laguito No. 6 measures…

Altadis USA Begins Shipping 1875 Romeo y Julieta to Retailers Today

Altadis USA has confirmed to halfwheel that the latest addition to the storied Romeo y Julieta line will begin leaving its warehouse today and should…

Mississippi Physicians Launch Petition Drive with Eyes on 2015 Smoking Ban

A petition drive in Mississippi is about to get underway, with the Mississippi State Medical Association and other health organizations hoping to gather enough signatures…

CAO Amazon Basin (Prerelease)

One of the most discussed cigars at the IPCPR show last month in Las Vegas was the CAO Amazon Basin, which incorporates some fairly unique tobacco…

Kent County, Del. Looking at Parks Smoking Ban

The Kent County Parks and Recreation department is looking at implementing a new policy in six parks that would make them completely tobacco free, whether…