Ortega Launches The Glynn Loope Project at Tobaccology
Glynn Loope’s bow tie collection is famous within the cigar industry, now it’s on a cigar. Eddie Ortega and Virginia-based retailer Tobaccology have launched the…
Ortega Mini Natural Discontinued
Eddie Ortega confirmed to halfwheel that the Ortega Mini Natural has ceased production. In March, he indicated that he was considering dropping the line because…
Ortega Serie D Black Scheduled for June
The next version of the Ortega Serie D is expected in late June. Eddie Ortega told halfwheel he’s finally put the Serie D Black in…
Weekly News (February 17, 2014)
José Blanco Announces Señorial — And a cigar for Russia. Robert Caldwell Announces Caldwell Cigar Co. E.P. Carrillo & General Partner on Re+United Ortega HeavyDuty Announced…
Ortega Ships Wild Bunch 2013 Samplers
Early last week, the Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Samplers began shipping to stores. The 12-count boxes contain one of each of the 12 Ortega Wild…
Ortega Goes Bigger With HeavyDuty
Add Ortega Premium Cigars to the list of brands trying to capture the lower-priced larger ring gauge market. Ortega will begin shipping the HeavyDuty in…
Ortega Finishes Wild Bunch 2013, Ships Crazy Jack
Eddie Ortega announced today that he has shipped the Wild Bunch Crazy Jack, the twelfth and final release of the Wild Bunch 2013 series. The…
Weekly News (November 25, 2013)
Editor’s Note: It was a busy week at halfwheel, some of that has to do with legislation stories. Here’s the deal. We are going to…
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…
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…
Weekly News (October 28, 2013)
Editor’s note: It is with heavy hearts that we bring you this week’s Weekly News, as Charlie Minato’s laptop passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Monday…
