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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.

Micallef Green Robusto **rs
11/12/2025

Micallef Green Robusto **rs

The Micallef Green is the fifth cigar in the company's Color Series, highlighted by a Brazilian mata fina wrapper. Al Micallef says it can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with $20 ci**rs, but at half the price.

Crowed Heads Adds New Vitolas to Tennessee Waltz **rs
11/12/2025

Crowed Heads Adds New Vitolas to Tennessee Waltz **rs

Tennessee Waltz is back with two new sizes and, for the first time ever, paper bands. The line, which is now offered in three vitolas, will ship to stores nationwide next week.

Dunbarton To***co & Trust Ships Essentials & Deep Cuts Samplers **rs
11/11/2025

Dunbarton To***co & Trust Ships Essentials & Deep Cuts Samplers **rs

The first sampler was built for fans who enjoy the company's regular production offerings, while the other is a limited release of only 5,000 boxes. As of now, the Deep Cuts Sampler is the only way to get the new Sin Compromiso Word of Saka.

LaVega Ci**rs’ Il Cane Goes on Sale **rs
11/11/2025

LaVega Ci**rs’ Il Cane Goes on Sale **rs

LaVega Ci**rs' newest line was inspired by a desire to support Dogs Inc., a charity that trains service dogs for veterans and the blind. It's a regular production addition to the company's portfolio, and the company will donate a minimum of 25 cents per cigar sold to the charity.

STG Announces Q3 2025 Results: Handmade Cigar Sales Up But Revenue Drops **rs
11/11/2025

STG Announces Q3 2025 Results: Handmade Cigar Sales Up But Revenue Drops **rs

Scandinavian To***co Group, the parent company of General Cigar Co., Ci**rs International and many other brands, had a relatively flat Q3. That said, it says handmade cigar sales were up around 6 percent.

Viaje Private Bale Sunlight On a Field Twilight **rs
11/11/2025

Viaje Private Bale Sunlight On a Field Twilight **rs

Viaje's Private Bale returns for a sophomore release with new artwork and some new vitolas. Like with many Viajes, there's no details about what's inside the ci**rs or where they were made.

Visol Releases Canary and Zurich Lighters **rs
11/10/2025

Visol Releases Canary and Zurich Lighters **rs

The Canary is a slender lighter that packs a wide-flame torch. The Zurich packs a dual-flame, three cutters and more features.

Lampert Shipping Two New Ocean Breeze Vitolas This Week **rs
11/10/2025

Lampert Shipping Two New Ocean Breeze Vitolas This Week **rs

The Ocean Breeze line now includes three different vitolas, all of which are made at the Tabacos de Costa Rica factory. Blend-wise, the ci**rs are made with an Ecuadorian habano 2000 wrapper covering an Ecuadorian binder and filler tobaccos grown in Nicaragua, Peru and an undisclosed country.

Kelner LE 80 Celebrates Henke’s 80th Birthday **rs
11/10/2025

Kelner LE 80 Celebrates Henke’s 80th Birthday **rs

The Kelner LE 80 comes in a 7 x 50 diadema, slightly longer than the iconic Diademas Finas. It was made by Henke Kelner and his son Klaas.

Weekly News (Nov. 10, 2025) **rs
11/10/2025

Weekly News (Nov. 10, 2025) **rs

The news, reviews and more from the past week.

El Oso Blanco (2025) **rs
11/09/2025

El Oso Blanco (2025) **rs

The first El Oso Blanco came out in November 2021 with a blend that combined parts of Warped's El Oso and La Colmena lines. It returned in 2025 with a similar, but slightly tweaked size, as the original.

Tatuaje Fausto FT110 **rs
11/08/2025

Tatuaje Fausto FT110 **rs

For the first time in five years, there is a new Fausto release. Yes, it shares a name and a length with the legendary T110; no, it is not even close to the same ring gauge.

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