Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2013 Toro

Late last year, Arturo Fuente shipped a small batch of unknown cigars somewhat rightly named, Unnamed Reserve. Even from the line’s debut last year, it…

Press Release: Davidoff Surprises With a Redesigned Flagship Store in Tokyo

December 18, 2013 (Basel, Switzerland/Tokyo, Japan)–The Davidoff Flagship Store in Ginza, Tokyo was redesigned and evolved in October this year. At the heart of Ginza, traditional…

Alliance Adds Oliva Serie V Melanio DeSocio

While you might have to wait another month for the Double Toro, there is a new Oliva Serie V Melanio in the U.S. market. Alliance…

Glynn County, Ga. Eyes Smoking Ban

On Thursday, the Glynn County Commission is expected to take up a vote over the second phase of its smoking ban which would prohibit smoking…

Epicurean Gonzo Santeria Delayed, Three New Projects on the Way

Following up on a Facebook post he made last week, Steven Ysidron of Epicurean Cigars told halfwheel that a cedar shortage in Estelí, Nicaragua has…

Viaje Ships Holiday Blend Christmas Trees

The Viaje Holiday Blend Christmas Tree is on its way to retailers, according to a post by brand owner Andre Farkas via his Facebook page….

262 Revere Lonsdale

While 262 Cigars owner Clint Aaron comes across as one of the more jovial and fun-loving personalities in the cigar business, the message behind his…

Weekly News (December 16, 2013)

Editor’s Note: We put a few breaks in for everyone. We have now divided the Weekly News up into three sections: cigar news, legislation news…

Manchester, Conn. Might Ban Smoking at Town Events

What started as an issue with people smoking at an outdoor concert could turn into a complete ban on smoking at town events in the…

Press Release: Ramón Allones Ancient Humidor Heads to LCDHs

December 16, 2013 — Habanos s.a. is pleased to introduce a replica of an ancient Ramón Allones Humidor, of which, only 350 numbered humidors handmade…

New Zealand Begins Path Toward Plain-Packaging

New Zealand’s government has begun the process of requiring plain-packaging for all tobacco products sold in the country, a move that came to light recently…