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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 to***co-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.

Domain Ci**rs Adds Canadian Distribution with Lindal Cigar Importers Inc. **rs
10/16/2025

Domain Ci**rs Adds Canadian Distribution with Lindal Cigar Importers Inc. **rs

This marks Domain's first distribution agreement outside of the United States. The company worked with Justin and Joe Bondi to ensure compliance with the country's packaging laws, including plain packaging for the ci**rs.

Viaje Releasing Full Moon and The Crow Next Week, with an Edición Limitada for Each **rs
10/16/2025

Viaje Releasing Full Moon and The Crow Next Week, with an Edición Limitada for Each **rs

Full Moon, the company's iconic Halloween release, returns after a year off in 2024. The Crow, which debuted last year, returns for its sophomore release, while both ci**rs will get an alternate version, likely using a different wrapper.

The Resilient **rs
10/16/2025

The Resilient **rs

The Resilient is a new limited edition cigar from Constella, formerly known as Luciano Ci**rs, and Adrián González, the retired MLB star. This is the second time the two have teamed up for a cigar release.

New Davidoff Cigar Cases Coming Next Month **rs
10/16/2025

New Davidoff Cigar Cases Coming Next Month **rs

The new Davidoff Cigar Case Iconic are made in Spain. There are three different colors, each offered in two different sizes.

Fable Returns to Market, Moves Production to Córdoba & Morales **rs
10/16/2025

Fable Returns to Market, Moves Production to Córdoba & Morales **rs

On paper, the blend remains the same. Despite the obvious fact that four is not a prime number, there are four vitolas available.

South Hadley, Mass. Passes Generational To***co Ban **rs
10/16/2025

South Hadley, Mass. Passes Generational To***co Ban **rs

South Hadley joins a small but growing list of municipalities that won't sell to***co to people born after a certain date. In this case, it's Jan. 1, 2005, so if you're not 21 by the end of this year, you won't be able to purchase to***co products in the town.

The Wise Man Corojo Lancero **rs
10/15/2025

The Wise Man Corojo Lancero **rs

The Wise Man, formerly known as El Güegüense, was Foundation Cigar Co.'s first line, released in September 2015. Since then, production has moved from AGANORSA Leaf's factory to My Father Ci**rs, with this the fifth vitola in the line's current incarnation.

Liga de Reyes Salomón Begins Shipping **rs
10/15/2025

Liga de Reyes Salomón Begins Shipping **rs

This is the first new line extension from the relatively new Raíces Cubanas cigar brands. It's limited to just 20,000 ci**rs.

OpusX 25 Lancero, Toro Appear at To***conist of Greenwich **rs
10/15/2025

OpusX 25 Lancero, Toro Appear at To***conist of Greenwich **rs

For the moment, the two exclusive vitolas can be purchased as part of a pricey 10-cigar sampler. They were released as part of the store's annual Opus Xodus event, which raised more than $500,000 for the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation.

Patina Prepares to Ship Red Pill, Releases Additional Details **rs
10/15/2025

Patina Prepares to Ship Red Pill, Releases Additional Details **rs

The Red Pill becomes the fullest in Patina's portfolio, and the latest to be added as the company looks to fill out the fuller side of its portfolio. While the cigar is new, it's also a nod to a cigar that Mo Maali created for his podcast several years ago.

Ci**rs International Introduces Free Shipping on All Orders **rs
10/14/2025

Ci**rs International Introduces Free Shipping on All Orders **rs

The move means that CI and Cigar Page are the two largest online retailers to offer standard free shipping. Given Ci**rs International's volume, the move will likely cost STG millions of dollars per year.

Perez-Carrillo La Historia Silk **rs
10/14/2025

Perez-Carrillo La Historia Silk **rs

The new limited production blend was created by Lissette Perez-Carrillo. The 6 x 52 toro vitola is made with an Ecuadorian habano wrapper over an undisclosed binder and filler blend.

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