
02/01/2023
La Palina KB 2022 TAA Exclusive
La Palina KB 2022 TAA Exclusive **rs
The fifth size in La Palina's KB Series is a limited edition available only to members of the To***conists' Association of America.
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
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
Operating as usual
La Palina KB 2022 TAA Exclusive **rs
The fifth size in La Palina's KB Series is a limited edition available only to members of the To***conists' Association of America.
Santana Ci**rs Co. Debuts With San Andres-Wrapped Line **rs
Andy Santana is honoring his grandfather, a cigar roller, with his new company.
CAA Names Brian Fojtik as SVP of Government Relations **rs
Most recently, Fojtik worked at the National Association of To***co Outlets (NATO).
Montecristo L’Esprit Debuts in Switzerland **rs
A new Montecristo cigar appeared as part of the launch of three new humidors.
Puro Sabor 2023: Day 5 + Parting Thoughts **rs
It's time to bring the Puro Sabor festival to a close and head home, but not before a day full of factory visits and a heck of a final party.
Siegfried Maruschke Sr. Passes Away at 83 **rs
Maruschke spent more than 50 years in the to***co growing business.
The Tabernacle David **rs
After just over two years in the humidor, it's time to revisit the smaller of two perfectos that Foundation Cigar Co. added to The Tabernacle line in October 2020.
Virginia House Passes Cigar Tax Cap Bill **rs
Virginia could have one of the 10 lowest cigar tax rates in the country if H.B. 1417 passes.
Sergio Montolfo, EVP of Operations at Phillips & King, Passes Away **rs
Montolfo was with Phillips & King for more than 25 years.
Davidoff Limited Edition 2023 Year of the Rabbit Flagship Exclusive **rs
Most people know the Year of the Rabbit is a double perfecto with a pigtail, but there is also a 6 x 56 toro extra version.
Some more photos from Puro Sabor this week.
Oscar Valladares Raw Dog **rs
The Raw Dog from Oscar Valladares foregoes the traditional wrapper and is instead made with only a binder grown in the Copán region of Honduras at price point of $6 each.
Report: FDA’s Flavored Cigar Ban Could Cost Retailers $4 Billion **rs
In addition to the nearly $4 billion in lost retail sales, governments around the country would lose a combined $750 million in tax revenue.
Juan López Gran Patagón Edición Regional Cono Sur Debuting Next Month **rs
This will only the second Edición Regional release made exclusively for the Southern Cone countries, which includes Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.
Indiana Bill Would Ban Flavored To***co, Va**ng Sales **rs
Knuckle Sandwich Chef’s Special **rs
Knuckle Sandwich Ci**rs might have been the largest surprise of The Consensus 2022. This is the brand's third blend and its first limited edition.
New Knuckle Sandwich 55 Celebrates Guy Fieri’s Birthday **rs
This is the second limited edition cigar from the project between Fieri and Espinosa Premium Ci**rs.
Les Fines Lames Adds Olive Green & Yellow Ashtray Colors **rs
Both the single-cigar MONAD and the two-cigar DYAD models get two new colors.
Puro Sabor 2023: Day 4 **rs
Day 4 of Puro Sabor featured the official grand opening of a new factory, plus a visit to a factory I haven't seen in several years.
Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder Brimstone Lonsdale **rs
One of Southern Draw's strongest ci**rs got a pair of new sizes in the Fall of 2022; this was one of them.
Senators Reintroducing Bill to Exempt Premium Ci**rs from FDA Regulation **rs
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is once again introducing a bill that would exempt premium and traditional ci**rs from FDA regulation.
Puro Sabor 2023: Day 3 **rs
Day 3 of Puro Sabor saw the group make the drive from Granada to Estelí, with a stop at a to***co farm along the way and the first factory visit of the trip.
Illusione Singularé ‘Origen’ Begins Shipping **rs
The highly-lauded Singularé series is now a regular production offering with a new look and a new blend.
All Saints Ships Six New Vitolas, Increasing Prices **rs
J.C. Newman Begins Shipping Stork Club-Inspired Ashtrays **rs
The ashtrays are inspired by the design once used at New York's famed Stork Club.
The time clock at the new Villiger factory uses facial recognition to clock-in and clock-out.
United Ci**rs Natural, Maduro Switching From Box-Pressed to Round **rs
The box-pressed versions are being replaced by updated blends that will be sold in round sizes.
As we get ready for Day 4 of Puro Sabor, here’s some more images from Day 3.
Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut Arrives at Stores **rs
It's the third regular production line from Guy Fieri and Espinosa's cigar collaboration.
CLE, Asylum Increasing Prices Next Month **rs
For the most part, it amounts to the MSRP of most ci**rs increasing by 40 cents.
E.P. Carrillo’s Pledge Slated for Next Firecracker Release **rs
The Perez-Carrillo Pledge Firecracker will go on sale in June.
Round Oliva Serie V Melanio Heading to Casa de Montecristo Next Month **rs
The Oliva Serie V Double Robusto is going to be offered in a non-box-pressed format. It heads to Casa de Montecristo stores on Feb. 2.
Manuel Rubio, president of the Nicaraguan Cigar Association, welcoming attendees to the Tuesday evening dinner.
Puro Sabor 2023: Day 1 & 2 **rs
After being forced to cancel the 2021 and 2022 festivals, Nicaragua's Puro Sabor festival is back and off to a strong start.
Tatuaje Cojonú 2015 **rs
The Tatuaje Cojonú 2015 is one of the "missing years" in the regular production line that was originally supposed to have a new addition every three years.
Alec Bradley Increasing Prices in February **rs
Blind Faith, the new Double Broadleaf, Occidental Reserve and Alec Bradley accessories are not increasing.
Iconic Leaf Cigar Co. Increasing Prices on Feb. 1 **rs
It will affect both the Recluse brand as well as the unbanded private labels that the company sells to various retail stores.
The Consensus 2022 **rs
It's your favorite cigar blogger's favorite Top 25 list.
*Unless I am your favorite cigar blogger.
Watch: The Consensus 2022 (12:00 P.M. CST) **rs
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Patrick Lagreid kicks off the first of our PCA 2022 Convention & Trade Show interviews by talking to My Father, the company that won halfwheel's 2021 Cigar of the Year. They'll talk about the award-winning My Father Humidor Deluxe, the 10th Anniversary of Flor de las Antillas and more.
Today, the cigar industry lost a key court battle regarding the FDA regulations. You can read about it here: https://halfwheel.com/federal-appeals-court-rejects-cigar-industrys-appeal-to-move-substantial-equivalence-deadline-to-august-2021/375898/ I'll answer your questions about this and other FDA topics, so ask away.
Last week Jonathan Drew took Charlie Minato around the DE2 facility in Estelí, Nicaragua. It's the building that stores Drew Estate's to***co, likely the single largest room of cigar to***co in the world. Check out the 360 view of just one of the rows. @Drew Estate Ci**rs : The Rebirth of Ci**rs #cigar #ci**rs
We are almost done with our coverage of the 2019 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show. Brooks Whittington and Charlie Minato are back for the final live show about the trade show. We'll talk about our trade show experiences broadly, we'll revisit our pre-show top ci**rs and accessories lists, we'll chat (briefly) on CigarCon and answer some of your questions.
Brian Burt is drunk and pi**ed. Let's hear his live thoughts on IPCPR 2019. Wahoo!
Welcome to July and the third day of #IPCPR19. Brooks Whittington will be joined by Carson Serino of Serino Cigar Co. They will talk about the new ci**rs from Serino, how the first two days of the show have been going and maybe take questions from the audience if we remember. As always, check out halfwheel.com for coverage fo the 2019 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show. //////// https://halfwheel.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/halfwheel Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/halfwheel Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/halfwheel
It's Day 2 of IPCPR 2019 and Patrick Lagreid has some takes.
It's Day 2 (or Sunday). Charlie Minato will be joined by Klaas Pieter Kelner from Davidoff. Klaas holds a unique distinction of growing up in to***co, literally. He now works as a brand ambassador for the Davidoff brand his family is so intertwined with. Congratulate Klaas on his engagement! As always, check out halfwheel.com for coverage fo the 2019 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show. //////// https://halfwheel.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/halfwheel Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/halfwheel Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/halfwheel
Live from the trade show floor right before the start of the 2019 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show. Patrick Lagreid will be joined by Juan Ignacio Martínez from Joya de Nicaragua Ci**rs. If you have questions for Patrick or Juan, please ask them in the comments. As always, check out halfwheel.com for coverage fo the 2019 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show. //////// https://halfwheel.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/halfwheel Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/halfwheel Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/halfwheel
Live from Las Vegas, it's halfwheel.com's preview show of the 2019 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show. We are live from the Davidoff of Geneva since 1911 Cigar Bar on the Strip. Davidoff of Geneva Cigar Bar On today's show, Charlie Minato & Patrick Lagreid will preview the cigar industry's largest event. We'll be joined by the following guests (all times EDT): 4:10 — Matt Arcella (Davidoff of Geneva since 1911 Las Vegas) Davidoff of Geneva Cigar Bar 4:30 — Fabien Ziegler(Drew Estate) Drew Estate Ci**rs : The Rebirth of Ci**rs 4:50 — Nick Perdomo (Perdomo) Perdomo Ci**rs 5:10 — Skip Martin (RoMa Craft Tobac/NicaSueño) Skip Martin RoMa Craft Tobac 5:30 — Steve Saka (Dunbarton To***co & Trust) Steve Saka Dunbarton To***co & Trust 5:50 — Dylan Austin (Davidoff of Geneva USA) Dylan Austin We'll be taking your questions for both Charlie/Patrick as well as our guests. //////// https://halfwheel.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/halfwheel Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/halfwheel Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/halfwheel
The 2019 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show is one week away (sort of) and it's time to answer some questions. Your questions, my questions, 20 questions. What is Consumer Day? What will the ACID 20th Anniversary look like? Will Arturo Fuente give out samples this year? Today we answer the questions, some more important than others. Also, we will have a surprise contest(s). CONTEST DETAILS: Drew Estate Ci**rs : The Rebirth of Ci**rs is the sponsor of halfwheel's pre-show coverage of the #IPCPR2019. Leave a comment on Facebook and you will be entered to win one of the custom Subculture Studios items from this year's trade show. We don't know what the item is yet, so at the moment it's a mystery. Details: -Leave a comment on the page stream of this chat to enter to win. -One commenter per show will be picked at random. -You must be 18 or older to be eligible to win. -Prizes will only be shipped to addresses in the United States. -Prizes will not ship until July 2019. -Winner will be announced after the show. Other rules here: https://halfwheel.com/contest-rules
It's time to find out what are the accessories we want to see at this year's trade show. Hopefully, there's 10 of them to talk about. If not, get ready for more beer talk. Leave a comment with the accessory you most want to smoke that is debuting at IPCPR 2019. CONTEST DETAILS: Drew Estate Ci**rs : The Rebirth of Ci**rs is the sponsor of halfwheel's pre-show coverage of the #IPCPR2019. Leave a comment on Facebook and you will be entered to win one of the custom Subculture Studios items from this year's trade show. We don't know what the item is yet, so at the moment it's a mystery. Details: -Leave a comment on the page stream of this chat to enter to win. -One commenter per show will be picked at random. -You must be 18 or older to be eligible to win. -Prizes will only be shipped to addresses in the United States. -Prizes will not ship until July 2019. -Winner will be announced after the show. Other rules here: https://halfwheel.com/contest-rules
Brooks: What are the top five ci**rs debuting at IPCPR 2019 that you want to smoke? Charlie: What are the top five ci**rs debuting at IPCPR 2019 that you want to smoke? Leave a comment with the cigar you most want to smoke that is debuting at IPCPR 2019. CONTEST DETAILS: Drew Estate Ci**rs : The Rebirth of Ci**rs is the sponsor of halfwheel's pre-show coverage of the #IPCPR2019. Leave a comment on Facebook and you will be entered to win one of the custom Subculture Studios items from this year's trade show. We don't know what the item is yet, so at the moment it's a mystery. Details: -Leave a comment on the page stream of this chat to enter to win. -One commenter per show will be picked at random. -You must be 18 or older to be eligible to win. -Prizes will only be shipped to addresses in the United States. -Prizes will not ship until July 2019. -Winner will be announced after the show. Other rules here: https://halfwheel.com/contest-rules
On this IPCPR 2019 Preview Show, Charlie Minato & Brooks Whittington will talk about the five companies they are watching the closest at this year's IPCPR Convention & Trade Show. CONTEST DETAILS: Drew Estate Ci**rs : The Rebirth of Ci**rs is the sponsor of halfwheel's pre-show coverage of the #IPCPR2019. Leave a comment on Facebook and you will be entered to win one of the custom Subculture Studios items from this year's trade show. We don't know what the item is yet, so at the moment it's a mystery. Details: -Leave a comment on the page stream of this chat to enter to win. -One commenter per show will be picked at random. -You must be 18 or older to be eligible to win. -Prizes will only be shipped to addresses in the United States. -Prizes will not ship until July 2019. -Winner will be announced after the show. Other rules here: https://halfwheel.com/contest-rules
Charlie Minato and Brooks Whittington return for the first IPCPR 2019 Preview Show of the year. This live show will tackle the basics of the 2019 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show and as the name implies: what is different for this year's show compared to years prior. CONTEST DETAILS: Drew Estate Ci**rs : The Rebirth of Ci**rs is the sponsor of halfwheel's pre-show coverage of the #IPCPR2019. Leave a comment on Facebook and you will be entered to win one of the custom Subculture Studios items from this year's trade show. We don't know what the item is yet, so at the moment it's a mystery. Details: -Leave a comment on the page stream of this chat to enter to win. -One commenter per show will be picked at random. -You must be 18 or older to be eligible to win. -Prizes will only be shipped to addresses in the United States. -Prizes will not ship until July 2019. -Winner will be announced after the show. Other rules here: https://halfwheel.com/contest-rules
Earlier today, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced he would introduce a new bill that would seek to increase the minimum age to purchase to***co to 21. Charlie Minato breaks down what that means.
Charlie Minato will break down the proposed online cigar/flavored to***co/To***co 21 bill in the House and the news about the change in enforcement of the rule regarding lawsuits in Cuba + take your questions on both.
Charlie Minato breaks down the news that FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Resigns + What It Means Going Forward for Ci**rs
Charlie Minato breaks down the change to Title III, what it means for cigar companies & Cuba. If you have questions, please ask them.
Charlie Minato breaks down a new bill that could be damaging for the cigar industry. What it means, why it likely won't pass and more. Leave questions, maybe get answers.
Join Charlie Minato live from the halfwheel offices as he reveals The Consensus 2018. Each year, halfwheel tries to compile a composite list of all of the top ci**rs lists from blogs, magazines, radio shows and YouTubers. We then put that data into a singular spreadsheet and try to determine what the most awarded ci**rs of the year according to all of cigar media. Today, we will unveil our results.
Join Charlie Minato live from the halfwheel offices as he reveals The Consensus 2018. Each year, halfwheel tries to compile a composite list of all of the top ci**rs lists from blogs, magazines, radio shows and YouTubers. We then put that data into a singular spreadsheet and try to determine what the most awarded ci**rs of the year according to all of cigar media. Today, we will unveil our results.
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