News Archive February 15, 2023

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Cigar News: Fratello Vice Versa Heading to Retailers.

Fratello Cigars’ long-awaited limited release Vice Versa is scheduled to ship to retailers beginning February 20, 2023. Vice Versa is a 7 x 52 cigar with both ends triple-capped. On…

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Cigar News: Aging Room Nicaragua Sonata to Launch at TPE 2023

Aging Room Cigars, the brand owned by Rafael Nodal’s Boutique Blends Cigars, is releasing a new line called the Aging Room Nicaragua Sonata. It’s an offshoot of the popular Aging…

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Habanos S.A. Shows Off Two New Cigars at Event in Portugal

The Rafael González Coronas de Lonsdales and the El Rey del Mundo Templários were previewed at an event in Portugal. It's unclear when you will be able to purchase either…

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Azul y Oro

The Azul y Oro is named after the favorite whisky of Gustavo Cura, one of the most important people to Nicaragua's cigar industry, though a name most consumers have never…

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Maya Selva Cigars Raises Prices Due To Increased Manufacturing Costs

It's an increase of 3 to 5 percent across the Flor de Selva, Cumpay and Villa Zamorano lines.
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Unboxing The Highclere Castle Senetjer

Watch as executive editor David Savona unboxes the Highclere Castle Senetjer. Read the full story here: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/video-unboxing-the-highclere-castle-senetjer


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CIGAR SNOB MAIL TIME 🚨Valentine's Day Edition!

Happy Valentine's Day y'all! We hope you're having a lovely evening full of love or friendship but always great cigars. The packages were piling up so we decided to make…

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Sinistro Announces Price Increase for Majority of Its Portfolio

The company cites increasing costs in numerous areas as the reason for the increase.
The post Sinistro Announces Price Increase for Majority of Its Portfolio appeared first on halfwheel.

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Cigr burning uneven? THIS may be why 👀

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Saga Short Tales Tomo I – Tales of High Priming – Blind Cigar Review

"Overall I really enjoyed this cigar there were a lot of wood flavors, but into the second and final third there was some nice citrus mixed with some salt flavors…

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Four New Colors For Palió’s V-Cutter Debuting at TPE 2023

Consumers will now have five color options to select from.
The post Four New Colors For Palió’s V-Cutter Debuting at TPE 2023 appeared first on halfwheel.

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Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata to Debut at TPE

Altadis USA have announced the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata which is a new line and will be debuted at this year’s TPE in Las Vegas February 2023. From his…

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California Legislator Introduces Bill Banning Tobacco Sales to Anyone Born After Jan. 1, 2007

The bill, similar to one in New Zealand, would prevent future generations from purchasing tobacco products in the state.
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Cigar News: David Garofalo Announces New England Cigar Expo For September 2023

Two Guys Smoke Shop owner David Garofalo has announced he will be launching a grand scale multi-vendor event known as the New England Cigar Expo. The event will be a…

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ATL Cigar Co. Debuting New Wise Blood Line at TPE

The line gets its name from a novel that explores a man's complex pursuit of truth.
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Cigar News: Phillips & King to Release Reserve Collection Featuring Brands from STG & Altadis

Phillips & King, the tobacco distribution under Kretek International, has announced it will debut the Phillips & King Reserve Collection. The new collection will feature six blends available only to…

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EP. #315 "Platypus Brewing In The Studio and More Proof That Whiskey Is Good For You!"

Special Guest: Shawn Hanrahan with Platypus Brewing Company


Cigar Reviews:

Rocky Patel The Edge 20th Anniversary

Micallef Herencia Habano Box Pressed Torpedo


Beer Tasting: Platypus Brewing

Spirit Tasting: Hatozaki Small Batch Japanese Whisky

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#NowSmoking: Blackened (Metallica) M81 by Drew Estate

Reading Time: 3 minutes This week we’re blind reviewing the new Drew Estate Blackened “M81,” made with James Hetfield of Metallica and Master Distiller Rob Dietrich. Watch Paul, Jared,…

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Luciano Shipping all Brands, Expanding Operations in Nicaragua

Luciano Cigars is now shipping all of its brands to retailer partners across the country, including Luciano The Dreamer, Fiat Lux, Maria Lucia, Mas Igneus, MXS, and more.

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A new Edmundo arrives in the assortment in Switzerland

The Wide Edmundo is a regular production addition to the Montecristo line. It’s has been presented in Spain and is now finally reaching the Swiss market.

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Year of the Rabbit – Limited Editions for Switzerland

The Year of the Rabbit, or the Chinese New Year of 2023, has arrived.

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The 2023 CSWC season will start in May

A new season of the Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) is approaching, and it will be bigger and more exciting than ever… with even more nations participating, the 2023 season…

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Blackbird Schedules GLITCH for Next Month

Sometimes a mistake creates a new cigar.
The post Blackbird Schedules GLITCH for Next Month appeared first on halfwheel.

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