When La Sirena announced the Merlion Maduro in early May, two of the sizes were confirmed, but a third size was supposed to be decided...Read More

In 2012, the Merlion brand was created out of a partnership between La Sirena and La Aurora. The brand launched with three sizes, but a...Read More

Editor’s Note: After one week with Patrick Lagreid handling this tradition, I’m back. October was a busy month and I imagine at least the first...Read More

After years of launching a plethora of releases at IPCPR, Miami Cigar & Co. took an admitted step backwards. One new line, a few extensions...Read More

Last year, the partnership between La Aurora and La Sirena materialized in the form of the Merlion. When the cigar was released at the 2012...Read More

Editor’s Note: I’ve never made these columns about my personal life. Many others do it in their blogs—most notably Jerry Cruz, who does it better...Read More

This July, Arielle Ditkowich’s personal cigar will be sold in limited quantities for the first time. Miami Cigar & Co. confirmed to halfwheel that the...Read More