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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

Viaje Chef’s Cut Tall 05/26/2026

Viaje Chef’s Cut Tall **rs

Viaje Chef’s Cut Tall The new line was inspired by the “chef’s cut” in the meat world. There are two different violas so far: a 5 x 54 robusto and a 6 x 52 toro.

Altadis’ $150 Montecristo Doble Diamante Red Heads to Retailers 05/26/2026

Altadis’ $150 Montecristo Doble Diamante Red Heads to Retailers **rs

Altadis’ $150 Montecristo Doble Diamante Red Heads to Retailers There are only 3,000 ci**rs available, with the blend said to feature to***co from Abdel Fernandez's personal reserve. It's a follow-up to 2024's Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Edición Doble Diamante.

Triumph Ci**rs Releasing Leah Gotti Milk in June 05/25/2026

Triumph Ci**rs Releasing Leah Gotti Milk in June **rs

Triumph Ci**rs Releasing Leah Gotti Milk in June The cigar was created for professional boxer Leah Gotti, and is described as a medium to full-bodied blend. Since launching in December, Triumph has created more than a dozen ci**rs for UFC and combat sports athletes.

Weekly News (May 25, 2026) 05/25/2026

Weekly News (May 25, 2026) **rs

Weekly News (May 25, 2026) The news, reviews and more from the past week.

Long Live the Queen Forbidden Fruit Oscuro 05/24/2026

Long Live the Queen Forbidden Fruit Oscuro **rs

Long Live the Queen Forbidden Fruit Oscuro Laudisi Enterprises' Caldwell Cigar Co. expanded its Long Live the Queen line with a pair of new limited-edition blends, both offered in a single 6 x 60 format. It's the first 60 ring gauge in the original Queen lineup, with the blends designed to deliver a new experience that complements the Queen ...

Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2026 5 1/2 x 56 05/23/2026

Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2026 5 1/2 x 56 **rs

Blood Medicine B-Positive LE 2026 5 1/2 x 56 Last year, Crowned Heads swapped out the Blood Medicine's Ecuadorian habano wrapper for a Nicaraguan corojo leaf. This year, the B-Positive got three new limited edition vitolas.

Tatuaje Exclusive Series 2026 Tuxtla 05/22/2026

Tatuaje Exclusive Series 2026 Tuxtla **rs

Tatuaje Exclusive Series 2026 Tuxtla Tatuaje's 5 5/8 x 54 box-pressed toro with a covered foot has been a common choice for the company's popular TAA Series. However, earlier this year, it shipped a Mexican-wrapped version of the vitola to a much longer list of stores.

To***conist of Greenwich Lands Exclusive Foundation, LFD & Padrón 05/22/2026

To***conist of Greenwich Lands Exclusive Foundation, LFD & Padrón **rs

To***conist of Greenwich Lands Exclusive Foundation, LFD & Padrón On June 10, To***conist of Greenwich will host an event featuring six prominent cigar personalities. Each one is bringing a special cigar, three of them are exclusive 6 x 54 toros.

EU Opens Public Comment Period for Future To***co Regulations 05/22/2026

EU Opens Public Comment Period for Future To***co Regulations **rs

EU Opens Public Comment Period for Future To***co Regulations If you want the people who will decide the future of European cigar regulations to hear your thoughts, now's your chance. ECMA has provided a guidance document that should help make the submission process easier.

Supreme Court Rules Against Cruise Lines in Confiscated Cuban Property Lawsuit 05/21/2026

Supreme Court Rules Against Cruise Lines in Confiscated Cuban Property Lawsuit **rs

Supreme Court Rules Against Cruise Lines in Confiscated Cuban Property Lawsuit A 30-year-old law allows for American who had property seized in Cuba to sue over damages. While the dock company scored a victory against the cruise lines, a family who tried suing Habanos S.A. had their case dismissed.

Natura Third Harvest Ships to Stores 05/21/2026

Natura Third Harvest Ships to Stores **rs

Natura Third Harvest Ships to Stores Single farm vintages are rare in the cigar industry, but this is Natura's third in as many years. This time, the finished cigar is a 7 1/2 x 38 lancero.

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