Cigar NewsPaul Garmirian 25th Anniversary Belicoso December 21, 2024Paul Garmirian celebrated the 25th anniversary of his eponymous brand in 2015. Nine years later, the line gets its third size, a belicoso. The post Paul Garmirian 25th Anniversary Belicoso appeared first on halfwheel.Por Larrañaga Lotus and Flor de Cano Diademas Released December 20, 2024The first cigar is an exclusive release for Macau, while the second will eventually be sold by stores across Asia. The two cigars debuted last month during a dinner hosted by Pacific Cigar Co., the distributor of Cuban cigars in more than 30 countries across Asia and Oceania. The post Por Larrañaga Lotus and Flor […]Litto Gomez Emeraude, a TAA Exclusive, Arrives at Stores December 20, 2024Also known as the Litto Gomez Diez Emerald. Also known as the La Flor Dominicana TAA 55th Anniversary. Also known as LFD's planned TAA 2023 release. The post Litto Gomez Emeraude, a TAA Exclusive, Arrives at Stores appeared first on halfwheel.Fortaleza y Libre Announces #GMFF as Event-Exclusive Release December 20, 2024The name stands for Good Morning Fortaleza Fans. It will debut during a January event at B&G's Cigar Lounge in West Carrollton, Ohio. The post Fortaleza y Libre Announces #GMFF as Event-Exclusive Release appeared first on halfwheel.Padrón Black PB-97 Maduro December 19, 2024This 6 3/4 x 54 torpedo vitola and its Natural wrapper counterpart were offered to stores who placed orders during a trade show in July 2023. The 97 part of the name references what would have been the 97th birthday of the company's founder, the late José O. Padrón. The post Padrón Black PB-97 Maduro […]Oliva Becomes Official Cigar of the Cigar Smoking World Championship December 18, 2024As part of the new agreement, Oliva has created a new cigar that will be sold at international retailers. Like the previous official cigars from Macanudo and Rocky Patel, it's a 5 1/8 x 42 corona. The post Oliva Becomes Official Cigar of the Cigar Smoking World Championship appeared first on halfwheel.Lampert Oro Kingpin December 18, 2024It's part of the Oro line, but it doesn't look like any of the other Lampert Oro vitolas and doesn't use the same blend. Kingpin is the line's Flying Pig. The post Lampert Oro Kingpin appeared first on halfwheel.Principle Accomplice Holiday Bauble 2024 Begins Shipping December 17, 2024On paper, this year's Holiday Bauble appears to use a lot of the same components as the 2023 version, though there are some differences. Once again, Principle Cigars has described this release as very limited. The post Principle Accomplice Holiday Bauble 2024 Begins Shipping appeared first on halfwheel.Limited Somm Rioja Lancero Heads to Stores December 17, 2024Because Vlada Stojanov didn't intend to sell this lancero, there are just 1,000 cigars heading to seven shops. The blend uses on tobaccos that are all at least three years old. The post Limited Somm Rioja Lancero Heads to Stores appeared first on halfwheel.Buenaventura Favoritos 56 Natural December 17, 2024A decade after the Buenavista line debuted, Curivari has given its value-oriented line an extension called Favoritos. Three blends, two sizes each, all under six bucks. The post Buenaventura Favoritos 56 Natural appeared first on halfwheel.