• La Gloria Cubana Podium Arrives in France as New Edición Regional
    by Patrick Lagreid on July 26, 2024 at 6:25 pm

    As the world turns its eyes to Paris for the Olympics, a new, limited-production cigar celebrates the Games. The cigars come dressed with a foot band and bound with a ribbon, two things not commonly found on Edición Regional releases. The post La Gloria Cubana Podium Arrives in France as New Edición Regional appeared first on halfwheel.

  • Artesano Del Tobacco Signs International Distribution Agreement With The Humidor Project
    by Charlie Minato on July 26, 2024 at 5:25 pm

    The Humidor Project will be responsible for distributing and finding local partners in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Artesano Del Tobacco’s portfolio includes Viva La Vida and El Pulpo. The post Artesano Del Tobacco Signs International Distribution Agreement With The Humidor Project appeared first on halfwheel.

  • Saint Luis Rey La Cuna, an Edición Regional, Arrives in Italy
    by Charlie Minato on July 25, 2024 at 7:30 pm

    The Saint Luis Rey La Cuna measures 6 7/10 x 43. It’s priced at less than $25 per cigar and limited to 100,000 total cigars. The post Saint Luis Rey La Cuna, an Edición Regional, Arrives in Italy appeared first on halfwheel.

  • 601 La Bomba Warhead X
    by Charlie Minato on July 25, 2024 at 5:30 pm

    More than a decade ago, the then relatively new Espinosa Premium Cigars announced the 601 La Bomba Warhead, an extension to the La Bomba sub-brand… The post 601 La Bomba Warhead X appeared first on halfwheel.

  • Viaje Releasing Private Bale Bird on a Branch and Furiosa Imperator Next Week
    by Patrick Lagreid on July 24, 2024 at 6:00 pm

    Viaje is focusing on aged tobacco for its newest line, while a line that hasn’t been released since 2016 is getting its second new size of the summer. It’s also getting new packaging, having graduated from the company’s White Label Project. The post Viaje Releasing Private Bale Bird on a Branch and Furiosa Imperator Next Week appeared first on halfwheel.

  • Lure Habano Getting New Box-Pressed Size
    by Charlie Minato on July 24, 2024 at 4:02 pm

    The Mean Jean is a reference to Jeanne, wife of the company’s founder, Lou Cross. This is the third vitola for the line that debuted earlier this year. The post Lure Habano Getting New Box-Pressed Size appeared first on halfwheel.

  • Aakanksha Vashist New Indian CSWC champion
    by Simon Lundh on July 24, 2024 at 11:31 am

    India Cigar Club resumed its host duties as the country’s third ever qualifier took place at the restaurant Miss Pinto, and just like last year the top three were all new names The post Aakanksha Vashist New Indian CSWC champion first appeared on Cigar Journal.

  • HabanoSommelier Course comes to Asia
    by Samuel Spurr on July 24, 2024 at 10:03 am

    For the first time, the Sociedad Habanosommelier is bringing its Level 1 Sommelier Course offline to Asia. The post HabanoSommelier Course comes to Asia first appeared on Cigar Journal.

  • Silvio Loaisiga Launches Loaisiga Cigars
    by Samuel Spurr on July 24, 2024 at 9:58 am

    With 24 years in the tobacco industry, learning much from a long tenure under Nick Perdomo Jr with Perdomo Cigars across all facets of the premium cigar manufacturing process, Silvio Loaisiga brings a deep understanding of the inner workings of the tobacco industry to his own brand Loaisiga Cigars. The post Silvio Loaisiga Launches Loaisiga Cigars first appeared on Cigar Journal.

  • A Perfect Night Under the Stars in Toronto
    by Kurt Bradley on July 24, 2024 at 9:54 am

    On Thursday July 18th, 2024, cigar lovers from Toronto, Canada and beyond flocked to the ‘Night Under the Stars’ event, hosted by popular Toronto-based tobacconist, Cigar Studio. The post A Perfect Night Under the Stars in Toronto first appeared on Cigar Journal.