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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.

La Galera Year of the Horse Limited Edition 2026 Debuting in January **rs
11/27/2025

La Galera Year of the Horse Limited Edition 2026 Debuting in January **rs

Is it too early for Packaging Awards 2026 nominations? Asking for a friend.

First Part of Elie Bleu’s Fire Horse Collection Goes on Sale **rs
11/27/2025

First Part of Elie Bleu’s Fire Horse Collection Goes on Sale **rs

The year of the horse takes place every 12 years, but the fire horse only happens every 60 years. Over the next few months, Elie Bleu will introduce more than a dozen fire horse-themed items, three of which are already on sale.

Montecristo 90th Anniversary No. 2 **rs
11/26/2025

Montecristo 90th Anniversary No. 2 **rs

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Montecristo brand, and Altadis U.S.A. rolled out more than just ci**rs to celebrate its version. The company commissioned a limited-edition watch as well as a humidor and some table game accessories.

S.T. Dupont Year of the Horse Collection Shipping Next Week **rs
11/26/2025

S.T. Dupont Year of the Horse Collection Shipping Next Week **rs

They're red and gold with a regal-looking horse on them. Or they're black and palladium with the same horse.

La Flor Dominicana Oro Smoke Inn Exclusive Goes on Sale **rs
11/26/2025

La Flor Dominicana Oro Smoke Inn Exclusive Goes on Sale **rs

The La Flor Dominicana Oro is typically offered with a Nicaraguan habano wrapper. However, for this Smoke Inn exclusive, it's swapped out for a Mexican San Andrés leaf.

Atabey Black Delirios **rs
11/25/2025

Atabey Black Delirios **rs

So far, the Atabey Black Delirios has been offered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of 8 to 8 Ci**rs and the 40th anniversary of Two Guys Ci**rs.

Tatuaje Shipping Sextooth Next Week **rs
11/25/2025

Tatuaje Shipping Sextooth Next Week **rs

The ci**rs are named for the stage name of a Los Angeles-based musician, poet and actor who has been a longtime friend of Pete Johnson. The new line is a regular production, price-conscious addition to the Tatuaje family.

Ci**rs International Opens Newport, Ky. Store **rs
11/25/2025

Ci**rs International Opens Newport, Ky. Store **rs

The store is located just across the river from Cincinnati. This is the 14th Ci**rs International retail store in the U.S.

Artista Ci**rs Ships Artifex and Ashtray Gift Sets **rs
11/25/2025

Artista Ci**rs Ships Artifex and Ashtray Gift Sets **rs

Two of the new products that Artista Ci**rs showed off at the InterTabac 2025 trade fair are on their way to stores. The other two are slated to ship next week.

El Septimo The Emperor Collection Alexander III **rs
11/25/2025

El Septimo The Emperor Collection Alexander III **rs

El Septimo is not exactly known for releasing wallet-friendly ci**rs, but in 2022, the Emperor Collection introduced some sub-$20 ci**rs, once sub-$10 ci**rs, to the company's lineup.

RoMa Craft’s Intemperance BA XXI Returns to Shelves **rs
11/24/2025

RoMa Craft’s Intemperance BA XXI Returns to Shelves **rs

The last time RoMa Craft shipped Intemperance BA XXI was in late 2022. Six vitolas are available, including the new Intemperance BA XXI Treachery.

Duran Ci**rs Releases Roberto Duran Reserva **rs
11/24/2025

Duran Ci**rs Releases Roberto Duran Reserva **rs

As part of its return to the U.S. market, the company has announced the release of a new line. It's blended by Roberto Pelayo Duran and his son, Roberto Pelayo Duran Jr., and is said to showcasae the past, present and future of the company.

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