IPCPR 2017: Leaf by Oscar
A number of cigar brands shared the island-themed booth of Jim Robinson and Oscar Valladares, brought together by their distribution agreement with Valladares. It was…
The Woody by Oscar
As long-time readers of halfwheel are likely aware, April Fool’s Day affords us the chance to do serious reviews of not-so-serious products. In years past, it’s…
Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co. Moves to Former Oliva Factory
While many spent the Christmas holiday relaxing, Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co. spent it moving into a bigger factory, with an eponymously named cigar as…
Leaf by Oscar Maduro Lancero
In mid-October, news began to surface that the Leaf by Oscar line, the one that his been gaining a groundswell of attention over the past…
Leaf by Oscar Adding Lancero in November
The Leaf by Oscar line will be adding a limited edition lancero vitola to all four of its blends in early November, but don’t expect to…
Ortega The Wild Bunch Island Jim WaHoo (Preproduction)
As you’re likely aware, Eddie Ortega announced an ambitious project in the summer of 2012 dubbed the Wild Bunch that would see him release a…