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halfwheel the industry's cigar blog. halfwheel.com launched Jan. 1, 2012. From the first day, we made it clear halfwheel was going to be a different kind of cigar blog.

Its content includes the archives of TheCigarFeed.com and SmokingStogie.com, sites perviously published by co-founders Charlie Minato and Brooks Whittington. It combined the obsessive industry news coverage of TheCigarFeed and the in-depth reviews of SmokingStogie into a singular place for those passionate about ci**rs. In addition, Patrick Lagreid, formerly of Cigar Snob and Examiner.com, and Bri

an Burt, formerly of Stogie N Brews, joined halfwheel around its launch rounding out the halfwheel staff. This is not a fly-by-night operation (we have an office), this is not a hobby (some of us do this full-time), this is not our first time (we have worked for newspapers, radio stations, magazines and more) and this is not just another cigar blog. We cover the industry—as a whole. From the smallest and newest cigar companies, to the largest and most established. We report on new products, major personnel changes, legal challenges and trends within the industry. On the legislative side, we take the same approach covering tobacco-related legislation changes in the U.S. from the municipal to the federal level in addition to major international changes. Our reviews feature more than just a score—there's history, context and our noted photography—headed up by Brooks Whittington, a professional photographer with more than two decades of experience. If you only read one thing about ci**rs, we hope it's halfwheel.

J.C. Newman’s Diamond Crown 130th Anniversary Humidor Heads to Stores **rs
12/10/2025

J.C. Newman’s Diamond Crown 130th Anniversary Humidor Heads to Stores **rs

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. was launched on May 5, 1895, making this year the company's 130th anniversary. The company is celebrating with a limited edition humidor containing the line created for its 100th anniversary.

U.S. Government Announces Future 15 Percent Tariffs for Some Nicaraguan Goods But Not Ci**rs **rs
12/10/2025

U.S. Government Announces Future 15 Percent Tariffs for Some Nicaraguan Goods But Not Ci**rs **rs

There are more tariffs for Nicaragua, but they won't apply to ci**rs. Even if they did, they won't go into effect until 2027.

Hooten Young Makes RTBA a Regular Production Line, Adds 22-Count Boxes **rs
12/10/2025

Hooten Young Makes RTBA a Regular Production Line, Adds 22-Count Boxes **rs

In April, during the NRA's annual conference, Hooten Young unveiled the RTBA as a limited edition cigar sold in five-packs. Now, it's a regular production offering sold in boxes.

La Flor Dominicana Apollonia Shipping This Week **rs
12/10/2025

La Flor Dominicana Apollonia Shipping This Week **rs

There can't be many box-pressed lonsdales that use a Cameroon wrapper, but here's a new one. Its name refers to the first wife of Michael Corleone in The Godfather.

Cigar Rights of America Releases Winter 2025 Freedom Sampler **rs
12/09/2025

Cigar Rights of America Releases Winter 2025 Freedom Sampler **rs

The new sampler features a mix of existing ci**rs and new releases, including a new variation on Tatuaje's Smashed Pumpkin. One of Oliva's best known lines gets a new size as well, while a cigar from Plasencia is now part of the offering.

Rebellion Ci**rs Ships Eddie Hall Beast & Screaming Skull **rs
12/09/2025

Rebellion Ci**rs Ships Eddie Hall Beast & Screaming Skull **rs

Rebellion is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a new cigar and there's also a collaboration with Eddie Hall, the popular strong man. Yes, the bands are still pink.

Aladino Year of the Horse 2026 Limited Edition Goes on Sale **rs
12/09/2025

Aladino Year of the Horse 2026 Limited Edition Goes on Sale **rs

For the first time in its history, JRE To***co Co. is releasing a cigar tied to the Chinese zodiac calendar. It coincides with Julio Eiroa's symbol, the horse.

Punch Princesas Edición Limitada 2025 Goes on Sale in Cyprus **rs
12/09/2025

Punch Princesas Edición Limitada 2025 Goes on Sale in Cyprus **rs

This is the second of two Edición Limitadas that Habanos S.A. created for 2025. The new cigar commemorates the 185th anniversary of the Punch brand, which was established in 1840. In Cyprus, it is priced at €49.95 per cigar.

Perez-Carrillo Battleborn Warriors **rs
12/09/2025

Perez-Carrillo Battleborn Warriors **rs

The line's creation was inspired by Lionel H. McKoy, a U.S. Navy veteran and longtime Casa Carrillo employee. A portion of the sales of the limited edition release will go to charities that support veterans and first responders.

Vector Releases New Acrylic Humidor **rs
12/08/2025

Vector Releases New Acrylic Humidor **rs

The humidor can hold up to 100 ci**rs, plus features dedicated space for accessories. It also features a flip-down front panel for a unique way to access the ci**rs.

Davidoff Voyager’s Selection Coming to Travel Retail in October **rs
12/08/2025

Davidoff Voyager’s Selection Coming to Travel Retail in October **rs

The sampler offers the four White Band blends—Signature, Grand Cru, Aniversario and Millennium—in a Gran Robusto vitola, which is not a regular production size. It will begin its rollout on Oct. 2.

Drew Estate Getting New Distributor in The Netherlands **rs
12/08/2025

Drew Estate Getting New Distributor in The Netherlands **rs

Small Batch Traders B.V., which has relationships with multiple smaller companies, will be the new distributor for Drew Estate, one of the largest cigar companies in the world. The new deal goes into effect on Jan. 1.

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