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Cigar Rights of America Releases Winter 2025 Freedom Sampler
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Cigar Rights of America Releases Winter 2025 Freedom Sampler
The new sampler features a mix of existing cigars 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.
https://halfwheel.com/cigar-rights-of-america-announces-winter-2025-freedom-sampler/458165
about 8 hours ago
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Rebellion Cigars Ships Eddie Hall Beast & Screaming Skull
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Rebellion Cigars Ships Eddie Hall Beast & Screaming Skull
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.
https://halfwheel.com/rebellion-cigars-ships-eddie-hall-beast-screaming-skull/458160
about 9 hours ago
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Aladino Year of the Horse 2026 Limited Edition Goes on Sale
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Aladino Year of the Horse 2026 Limited Edition Goes on Sale
For the first time in its history, JRE Tobacco Co. is releasing a cigar tied to the Chinese zodiac calendar. It coincides with Julio Eiroa's symbol, the horse.
https://halfwheel.com/aladino-year-of-the-horse-2026-limited-edition-goes-on-sale/458147
about 13 hours ago
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Punch Princesas EdiciĂłn Limitada 2025 Goes on Sale in Cyprus
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Punch Princesas EdiciĂłn Limitada 2025 Goes on Sale in Cyprus
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.
https://halfwheel.com/punch-princesas-edicion-limitada-2025-goes-on-sale-in-cyprus/458131
about 14 hours ago
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Perez-Carrillo Battleborn Warriors
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Perez-Carrillo Battleborn Warriors
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.
https://halfwheel.com/perez-carrillo-battleborn-warriors/458109
about 15 hours ago
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Vector Releases New Acrylic Humidor
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Vector Releases New Acrylic Humidor
The humidor can hold up to 100 cigars, plus features dedicated space for accessories. It also features a flip-down front panel for a unique way to access the cigars.
https://halfwheel.com/vector-releases-new-acrylic-humidor/458089
1 day ago
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Davidoff Voyager’s Selection Coming to Travel Retail in October
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Davidoff Voyager’s Selection Coming to Travel Retail in October
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.
https://halfwheel.com/davidoff-voyagers-selection-coming-to-travel-retail-in-october/454501
1 day ago
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Drew Estate Getting New Distributor in The Netherlands
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Drew Estate Getting New Distributor in The Netherlands
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.
https://halfwheel.com/drew-estate-getting-new-distributor-in-the-netherlands/458077
1 day ago
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Weekly News (Dec. 8, 2025)
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Weekly News (Dec. 8, 2025)
The news, reviews and more from the past week.
https://halfwheel.com/weekly-news-dec-8-2025/457734
2 days ago
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RaĂces Cubanas Liga de Reyes SalomĂłn
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RaĂces Cubanas Liga de Reyes SalomĂłn
This is the first limited edition from RaĂces Cubanas Cigars USA. It's limited to just 20,000 cigars.
https://halfwheel.com/raices-cubanas-liga-de-reyes-salomon/458021
3 days ago
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Patina Red Pill 5 x 54 BP
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Patina Red Pill 5 x 54 BP
The two-vitola release is not only Patina's first box-pressed cigar, but it is also billed as having the fullest profile in the company's lineup so far. The blend is made up of a Mexican San Andrés oscuro wrapper, a Connecticut broadleaf binder, and filler tobaccos grown in Nicaragua and the United States.
https://halfwheel.com/patina-red-pill-5-x-54-bp/457998
4 days ago
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Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Allowed for New Cigar Bars
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Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Allowed for New Cigar Bars
Gov. Tony Evers said that as a former smoker and cancer survivor, he could not sign legislation that would expand the places for smoking. As such, there will not be a way for new cigar bars to open in the state.
https://halfwheel.com/wisconsin-governor-vetoes-bill-that-would-have-allowed-for-new-cigar-bars/458001
4 days ago
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Terry Gallagher Jr. Elected Chairman of CAA
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Terry Gallagher Jr. Elected Chairman of CAA
Gallagher Jr. succeeds Javier Estades, who served as chairman for nine years. In addition, Eric Newman has been voted vice chair.
https://halfwheel.com/terry-gallagher-jr-elected-chairman-of-caa/457981
5 days ago
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Tabacalera Caballeros Launches J16
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Tabacalera Caballeros Launches J16
The new J16 is a follow-up to the J15. Both are box-pressed cigars made by Tabacalera Caballeros, a relatively new factory located in Tamboril, Dominican Republic.
https://halfwheel.com/tabacalera-caballeros-launches-j16/457972
5 days ago
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Crowned Heads TAA Exclusive 2025 Begins Shipping
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Crowned Heads TAA Exclusive 2025 Begins Shipping
While last year's Crowned Heads TAA release was made by Casa Carrillo, the 2025 TAA Exclusive comes via Eradio Pichardo. It's limited to just 7,500 cigars.
https://halfwheel.com/crowned-heads-taa-exclusive-2025-begins-shipping/457948
5 days ago
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J.C. Newman Ships Sarzedas
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J.C. Newman Ships Sarzedas
The Sarzedas brand dates back to the early 1900s and became known for its aromatic qualities. Now, J.C. Newman is bringing back the brand with a modern spin.
https://halfwheel.com/j-c-newman-ships-sarzedas/457809
6 days ago
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Diplomáticos Cancilleres Goes on Sale in Bulgaria
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Diplomáticos Cancilleres Goes on Sale in Bulgaria
It's the first new regular production size for the line in decades. And if you were hoping it would be the first one to have a pigtail cap, we've got bad news.
https://halfwheel.com/diplomaticos-cancilleres-now-on-sale-in-bulgaria/457942
6 days ago
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Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour Belicoso Launching in January
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Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour Belicoso Launching in January
This is the first belicoso for The Late Hour series. Much more notable: Davidoff describes it as "medium filler."
https://halfwheel.com/davidoff-winston-churchill-the-late-hour-belicoso-launching-in-january/457933
6 days ago
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Black Works Studio Killer Bee Maduro Pyramid
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Black Works Studio Killer Bee Maduro Pyramid
Four years after the release of The Hive, Black Works Studio has another hexagon-shaped box full of bees and hornets. Don't worry Brooks, we are talking about cigars.
https://halfwheel.com/black-works-studio-killer-bee-maduro-pyramid/457844
7 days ago
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Elie Bleu Updating Obsidian Ashtray Models
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Elie Bleu Updating Obsidian Ashtray Models
Elie Bleu is replacing some of its Obsidian ashtrays with updated versions that feature slightly different shapes. In addition, there's two all-new ashtrays. #yearofthehorse
https://halfwheel.com/elie-bleu-updating-obsidian-ashtray-models/457850
7 days ago
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AGANORSA Leaf, Aoki Group Collaborate Again
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AGANORSA Leaf, Aoki Group Collaborate Again
Aoki Group is the restaurant group owned by Kevin Aoki, son of the founder of Benihana. Last year, he commissioned AGANORSA Leaf to make him some cigars, now it's offered in a second vitola.
https://halfwheel.com/aganorsa-leaf-aoki-group-collaborate-again/457831
7 days ago
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Crowned Heads Releases Thunderkiss
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Crowned Heads Releases Thunderkiss
Thunderkiss is inspired by the 1990s White Zombie's song of a similar name. At under $7 per cigar, it's being marketed as a more affordable option within the Crowned Heads portfolio.
https://halfwheel.com/crowned-heads-releases-thunderkiss/457810
8 days ago
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Élevé
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Élevé
This limited edition was created to commemorate the merger of Luciano Cigars and Empresa Madeirense de Tabacos S.A. (EMT) into a new joint venture called Constella Group. The 6 x 54 vitola's name means “elevated" in French.
https://halfwheel.com/eleve/457749
8 days ago
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Readers Choice Awards 2025: Nominations Open
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Readers Choice Awards 2025: Nominations Open
Nominate your favorite cigar of 2025 and it might become a Readers' Choice Finalist. Nominations close on Dec. 23, 2025.
https://halfwheel.com/readers-choice-awards-2025-nominations-open/457766
8 days ago
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Española Corojo Robusto and Churchill Coming in February
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Española Corojo Robusto and Churchill Coming in February
The regular production line born out of a Lunar New Year limited edition is adding two new sizes early in 2026. While they have the same ring gauge, the company says they offer two distinct experiences.
https://halfwheel.com/espanola-corojo-robusto-and-churchill-coming-in-february/457784
8 days ago
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Final Elie Bleu Route 66 Humidor Heads to Stores
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Final Elie Bleu Route 66 Humidor Heads to Stores
The final release is a 110-count humidor that features a full moon and a howling coyote. It's limited to just 66 pieces.
https://halfwheel.com/final-elie-bleu-route-66-humidor-heads-to-stores/457751
8 days ago
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Gellis Family Cigars Absolutos Lonsdale Heads to STOGIES World Class Cigars
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Gellis Family Cigars Absolutos Lonsdale Heads to STOGIES World Class Cigars
While STOGIES is known for its long list of exclusive lanceros, this is a lonsdale. It will go on sale on Thursday.
https://halfwheel.com/gellis-family-cigars-absolutos-lonsdale-heads-to-stogies-world-class-cigars/457726
9 days ago
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2012 by Oscar Barber Pole Lancero
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2012 by Oscar Barber Pole Lancero
Just over a decade ago, there was concern that the world would come to an end as the Mayan calendar ran out. That didn't happen, but the year 2012 gave inspiration to Oscar Valladares' first commercially available line, which eventually came to include this lancero from 2020.
https://halfwheel.com/2012-by-oscar-barber-pole-lancero-2/457596
9 days ago
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Contest: Win a La Aurora Family Creed Prize Pack
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Contest: Win a La Aurora Family Creed Prize Pack
https://halfwheel.com/contest-win-a-la-aurora-family-creed-prize-pack/456608
9 days ago
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Weekly News (Dec. 1, 2025)
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Weekly News (Dec. 1, 2025)
The news, reviews and more from the past week.
https://halfwheel.com/weekly-news-dec-1-2025/457355
9 days ago
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Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Robusto Corto
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Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Robusto Corto
The winter months bring shorter smokes, with Plasencia releasing a pair of cigars that top out at four inches long. They kick off a new series for the company called the Short Smokes Collection.
https://halfwheel.com/plasencia-alma-fuerte-colorado-claro-robusto-corto/457447
9 days ago
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Principle Releases 2025 Accomplice Holiday Bauble
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Principle Releases 2025 Accomplice Holiday Bauble
The annual limited edition returns in its Christmas tree-insipired shape, but with a new blend. For the first time, the Holiday Bauble gets a maduro wrapper, which contributes to a profile described as having rich, warming flavors perfect for the season.
https://halfwheel.com/principle-releases-2025-accomplice-holiday-bauble/457675
10 days ago
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LeRoy Neiman 2025 Collector’s Edition
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LeRoy Neiman 2025 Collector’s Edition
This is the third cigar from the partnership between LeRoy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation and J.C. Newman. Unlike the first two cigars, the 2025 version is a belicoso.
https://halfwheel.com/leroy-neiman-2025-collectors-edition/457637
10 days ago
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Paul Stulac Slates Blue Lightning Sky for January Release
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Paul Stulac Slates Blue Lightning Sky for January Release
After launching lines with red and white color schemes and names, Paul Stulac adds a line with a blue color scheme. While Blue Lightning Sky had a soft launch earlier this year, it will soon be available in four sizes.
https://halfwheel.com/paul-stulac-slates-blue-lightning-sky-for-january-release/457600
11 days ago
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S.T. Dupont Introduces $70,000 Jackpot Lighter
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S.T. Dupont Introduces $70,000 Jackpot Lighter
Yes, that's a watch movement. Yes, that's a functioning slot machine. No, hitting Triple Bar won't get you any money back.
https://halfwheel.com/s-t-dupont-introduces-70000-jackpot-lighter/457611
11 days ago
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The Cigar Accessories I Use: Brooks Whittington
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The Cigar Accessories I Use: Brooks Whittington
There are hundreds of accessories at the halfwheel mothership. Out of all them, these are the ones I use day after day.
https://halfwheel.com/the-cigar-accessories-i-use-brooks-whittington/456951
11 days ago
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The Cigar Accessories I Use: Patrick Lagreid
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The Cigar Accessories I Use: Patrick Lagreid
When it comes to my accessories, I tend to try out a lot of things before locking in on a tried-and-true favorite. Here's a look at what's in my everyday rotation.
https://halfwheel.com/the-cigar-accessories-i-use-patrick-lagreid/457119
12 days ago
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The Cigar Accessories I Use: Charlie Minato
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The Cigar Accessories I Use: Charlie Minato
Sure, we review lots of accessories, but today we are going to tell you which accessories we actually use. Don't worry, Brooks and Patrick will chime in with their favorites soon.
https://halfwheel.com/the-cigar-accessories-i-use-charlie-minato/456224
12 days ago
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The Last Cowboy GHOUL Robusto
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The Last Cowboy GHOUL Robusto
The latest version of Sinistro's The Last Cowboy was created to celebrate Halloween. The line debuted in two different box-pressed vitolas: a 5 x 54 Robusto and a 6 x 56 Toro.
https://halfwheel.com/the-last-cowboy-ghoul-robusto/457496
12 days ago
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La Galera Year of the Horse Limited Edition 2026 Debuting in January
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La Galera Year of the Horse Limited Edition 2026 Debuting in January
Is it too early for Packaging Awards 2026 nominations? Asking for a friend.
https://halfwheel.com/la-galera-year-of-the-horse-limited-edition-2026-debuting-in-january/457568
12 days ago
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First Part of Elie Bleu’s Fire Horse Collection Goes on Sale
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First Part of Elie Bleu’s Fire Horse Collection Goes on Sale
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.
https://halfwheel.com/first-part-of-elie-bleus-fire-horse-collection-goes-on-sale/457533
13 days ago
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Montecristo 90th Anniversary No. 2
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Montecristo 90th Anniversary No. 2
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Montecristo brand, and Altadis U.S.A. rolled out more than just cigars to celebrate its version. The company commissioned a limited-edition watch as well as a humidor and some table game accessories.
https://halfwheel.com/montecristo-90th-anniversary-no-2/457281
13 days ago
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S.T. Dupont Year of the Horse Collection Shipping Next Week
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S.T. Dupont Year of the Horse Collection Shipping Next Week
They're red and gold with a regal-looking horse on them. Or they're black and palladium with the same horse.
https://halfwheel.com/s-t-dupont-year-of-the-horse-collection-shipping-next-week/457476
14 days ago
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La Flor Dominicana Oro Smoke Inn Exclusive Goes on Sale
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La Flor Dominicana Oro Smoke Inn Exclusive Goes on Sale
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.
https://halfwheel.com/la-flor-dominicana-oro-smoke-inn-exclusive-goes-on-sale/457462
14 days ago
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Atabey Black Delirios
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Atabey Black Delirios
So far, the Atabey Black Delirios has been offered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of 8 to 8 Cigars and the 40th anniversary of Two Guys Cigars.
https://halfwheel.com/atabey-black-delirios/457333
14 days ago
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Tatuaje Shipping Sextooth Next Week
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Tatuaje Shipping Sextooth Next Week
The cigars 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.
https://halfwheel.com/tatuaje-shipping-sextooth-next-week/457412
15 days ago
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Cigars International Opens Newport, Ky. Store
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Cigars International Opens Newport, Ky. Store
The store is located just across the river from Cincinnati. This is the 14th Cigars International retail store in the U.S.
https://halfwheel.com/cigars-international-opens-newport-ky-store/457399
15 days ago
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Artista Cigars Ships Artifex and Ashtray Gift Sets
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Artista Cigars Ships Artifex and Ashtray Gift Sets
Two of the new products that Artista Cigars showed off at the InterTabac 2025 trade fair are on their way to stores. The other two are slated to ship next week.
https://halfwheel.com/artista-cigars-ships-artifex-and-ashtray-gift-sets/457388
15 days ago
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El Septimo The Emperor Collection Alexander III
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El Septimo The Emperor Collection Alexander III
El Septimo is not exactly known for releasing wallet-friendly cigars, but in 2022, the Emperor Collection introduced some sub-$20 cigars, once sub-$10 cigars, to the company's lineup.
https://halfwheel.com/el-septimo-the-emperor-collection-alexander-iii-2/457268
15 days ago
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RoMa Craft’s Intemperance BA XXI Returns to Shelves
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RoMa Craft’s Intemperance BA XXI Returns to Shelves
The last time RoMa Craft shipped Intemperance BA XXI was in late 2022. Six vitolas are available, including the new Intemperance BA XXI Treachery.
https://halfwheel.com/roma-crafts-intemperance-ba-xxi-returns-to-shelves/457335
15 days ago
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