Ortega The Fox

On October 19, 2013, Fox Cigar Bar in Gilbert, AZ held the second Annual Foxtoberfest, a celebration built around the theme of Oktoberfest which is…

Press Release: Habanos S.A. Formally Announces XVI Festival del Habano

November 7, 2013 — From Monday, February 24th to Friday, February 28th, 2014, Cuba will again be the venue of the largest international meeting for…

Ortega The Fox Set for 2014

Eddie Ortega has confirmed to halfwheel that he will continue producing the exclusive cigar that debuted at Fox Cigar Bar’s Foxtoberfest last month. The 6…

Press Release: Davidoff Announces Opening of Cigar Lounge in San Antonio, Texas

October 30th, 2013 (Basel, Switzerland) — The Oettinger Davidoff Group, a Swiss company known for its excellence in luxury goods, announces the opening of its…

Press Release: Davidoff Announces Opening of Cigar Lounge in Chattanooga, Tennessee

November 4th, 2013 (Basel, Switzerland) — Davidoff, a global brand known for its excellence in luxury goods, announces the opening of its Davidoff Lounge at Burns…

Ted’s Cigars Creates Samuel Adams Utopias Seasoned Cigar

Ted’s Cigars has unveiled their latest seasoned cigar creation, teaming with Samuel Adams to create a batch of limited edition Utopias-seasoned cigar. The cigar is…

Press Release: Casa Fernandez Adds JFR Junior

November 7, 2013 — Casa Fernandez is releasing a new vitola under the JFR line to be named the ‘Junior’. It was created to contrast…

Press Release: Casa Fernandez Adds Ilustre to Aganorsa Leaf Maduro

November 7, 2013 — Casa Fernández is releasing a new vitola ‘Ilustre’, within the Aganorsa Leaf Maduro line. It is a box pressed 5 x…

San Lotano Oval Pigskin Super Smoke Heads to Northeast

The New York/New Jersey area will be receiving a special San Lotano Oval Habano later this month. A.J. Fernandez is making a box-pressed 6 x…

Fausto Up Down 10/50

As part of their ongoing 50th anniversary celebration, Up Down Cigar in Chicago recently added two more anniversary cigars to their humidor: the Jaime Garcia…

Portraits: Hendrik “Henke” Kelner

I have met Hendrik “Henke” Kelner a few different times over the years, and each time I have come away with a distinct appreciation for not…