Cigar NewsFratello Bianco Nero Riserva May 8, 2025In 2015, Fratello released its second core line, the Bianco. Nearly a decade later, the maduro-wrapped line got a reimagining, reworking the blend and a limited edition release of its first size. The post Fratello Bianco Nero Riserva appeared first on halfwheel.Warped Ships Corto Maduro May 8, 2025The new cigar is meant to be a stronger version of the original Corto line that was introduced in 2015. In order to increase the body and strength, Warped added medio tiempo tobacco to the blend. The post Warped Ships Corto Maduro appeared first on halfwheel.Federal Court Rules For Cuba in General’s Cohiba Trademark Lawsuit May 8, 2025A federal judge was not buying what General Cigar Co. was selling, clearing the way for General to lose its trademarks over Cohiba. General says it is still selling Cohiba and considering an appeal. The post Federal Court Rules For Cuba in General’s Cohiba Trademark Lawsuit appeared first on halfwheel.Quesada’s New Lancero Sampler Shipping Tomorrow May 7, 2025Quesada's latest sampler comes with 20 lanceros, all measuring 7 x 40. Half the lines included in the sampler have never had a lancero before this release. The post Quesada’s New Lancero Sampler Shipping Tomorrow appeared first on halfwheel.Yellow Cake Maduro Robusto May 7, 2025Once an event-only exclusive release, Yellow Cake is back in regular production. This time, two different wrapper options and two vitolas are offered in each blend. The post Yellow Cake Maduro Robusto appeared first on halfwheel.Lampert Revamping 1675 Series Later This Month May 7, 2025In the U.S., the 1675 lines are getting 10-count boxes, new foot bands, SKU reduction and a price increase. European stores got the packaging update last year and won't be affected by the SKU reduction. The post Lampert Revamping 1675 Series Later This Month appeared first on halfwheel.Davidoff Closing Two Stores in September: Brookfield Place & Houston May 6, 2025Both locations will keep regular hours until September. The three other stores in New York City—6th Ave., Brooklyn and Madison Ave.—as well as the flagship locations in Las Vegas and Hollywood, Fla. will remain open. The post Davidoff Closing Two Stores in September: Brookfield Place & Houston appeared first on halfwheel.La Galera Adding Four Half Coronas Later This Month May 6, 2025The La Galera Connecticut and Corojo lines are already offered in the smaller size. Later this month, the same vitola will be added to the 1936 Box Pressed, Anemoi, Imperial Jade and La Galera Maduro lines. All of them come in tins of five cigars. The post La Galera Adding Four Half Coronas Later This […]Plasencia Cosecha 151 Salomon May 6, 2025The Plasencia Cosecha 151 Salomon is the fourth vitola for the line and the first limited edition. It uses Honduran tobacco from the 2016-2017 crop and is an exclusive vitola for retailers that are members of the Tobacconists' Association of America, or TAA.. The post Plasencia Cosecha 151 Salomon appeared first on halfwheel.Villiger Ships New 1888 Gran Reserva, La Capitana May 5, 2025Previously, Villiger has sold a Villiger 1888 Gran Reserva and various La Capitana cigars, but both have gotten new versions for 2025. One is a single vitola limited edition, the other is a regular production line. The post Villiger Ships New 1888 Gran Reserva, La Capitana appeared first on halfwheel.
