What the FDA Comment Extension Means
When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a 30-day extension to the comment period regarding the proposed regulation of cigars, e-cigarettes, pipe and…
Gran Habano Adding S.T.K. Barracuda Maduro (Update)
Gran Habano will soon be adding a maduro version of its S.T.K. Barracuda, a limited edition release that will come in the same three sizes…
IPCPR Hires Mark Pursell as CEO
Multiple sources confirmed to halfwheel that Mark Pursell has been hired as the next chief executive officer of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailer’s Association…
Davidoff Announces Golden Band Nominees
Davidoff has announced the retailers eligible for this year’s Golden Band Awards. The awards, which began in 2012, are presented by the manufacturer to retail…
Joya de Nicaragua Introducing JOYA RED at IPCPR 2014 (Update)
While Joya de Nicaragua has become known in the U.S. for its stronger cigars, the company was not founded on Antaño Dark Corojo. In recent…
La Aurora Untamed Headed to IPCPR 2014
La Aurora’s long-time U.S. distributor is getting a major makeover and it’s getting in on the action too. At this year’s IPCPR trade show, the…
Kentucky Fired Cured Flying Pig Debuting at IPCPR 2014
Drew Estate fans will get another pig. The company has announced that it will be releasing its signature Flying Pig vitola in the MUWAT Kentucky…
La Flor Dominicana Nearing 20th Anniversary Release
La Flor Dominicana is beginning to let details about an upcoming 20th anniversary cigar out that is scheduled to be on display at the upcoming…
Table 36 The Peacemaker Set for IPCPR 2014
Table 36 Cigars’s third release is slated for this year’s trade show. The Peacemaker is a four-cigar line highlighted by the use of shaggy foots….
Credo Adds New Cutters for IPCPR 2014
Credo is adding three new cigar cutters to its line-up, including two focused on larger ring gauges. The Synchro XXL is a larger take on…
Paul Joyal Celebrates 35 Years With J. Grotto Anniversary
This year marks Paul Joyal’s 35th anniversary in the cigar business and as such, he’s using his J. Grotto brand to help celebrate. As such,…
