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News: Eiroa From CLE Nears Release

Christian Eiroa’s most expensive cigar since his days at Camacho is nearing release. Eiroa, the third eponymous cigar in recent memory from the family, is slated to arrive in the next 45 days, or right before the 2013 IPCPR show if all goes to plan. “It is the Eiroa family signature strength and flavor,” Eiroa [...]

News: Oliva Delays Melanio Maduro Until IPCPR 2013

The Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro, a follow-up to last year’s Serie V Melanio, has been delayed until July. A representative from the company told halfwheel the cigar is now set to debut at IPCPR 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev. Originally, the cigar was slated as a Father’s Day 2013 release. While no further details [...]

News: Ortega Serie D Maduro Lanceros to Ship in May

The Ortega Serie D Maduro Lancero, made specifically for the DC Cigar Tweetup in March, is heading to stores nationally next month. Eddie Ortega confirmed to halfwheel that the 6 1/2 x 38 cigar should ship in either the first or second week of May. The cigar will only be sold in the Maduro version [...]

News: Toraño Adding Bowling Pin Vitola to Master Line

Toraño has confirmed that they are working on a new addition to their Master by Carlos Toraño line called the Bowling Pin. The new cigar was first seen on the company’s Facebook page as Felipe Sosa, the company’s master cigar roller, was pictured with the cigar after a round of golf: Jack Toraño, Marketing & Customer [...]

News: AKA Cigars Ships Solace Harmony Lancero

AKA Cigars has begun shipping its newest cigar, the AKA Solace Harmony, a 7 x 38 Lancero. The Richardson, Tx.-based company introduced the Ecuadorian Connecticut line last year alongside Lanceros in its Hybrid and Respect lines. Only 75 boxes of 21, priced at $7.50 per cigar and $157.20 per box, will ship at this time, although company [...]

News: Davidoff Trims White Label Portfolio

Davidoff has begun informing its appointed merchants that the company is discontinuing five sizes from the brands namesake White Label range. Gone will be the 3000, 4000 and 5000 from the Mille Series, the Millennium Blend Lancero and the Special C, the company’s Culebra. A representative from the company told halfwheel that the company decided [...]

News: CLE Plans Flagship Eiroa Line

In the midst of a host of other releases for the various Fabricas Unidas brand, Christian Eiroa will be adding another line, Eiroa. Joining the eponymous CLE brand that was introduced last year will be the Eiroa line. Eiroa told halfwheel that it is one of a couple new products he has planned that he [...]

News: Wynwood Cigars Ships The 15th & The First

Wynwood Cigars has begun shipping its newest line, The 15th & The First. The Miami-based partnership between Robert Caldwell and Christian Eiroa is once again focusing on the concept of fresh cigars, this time with a blend comprised entirely of Honduran Corojo tobacco. “It is a 15 week aged bunch, so we rest the unwrapped cigars for 15 [...]

News: Casa Fernandez Planning 35th Anniversary Limited Edition, Box Pressed Reserva Maduro

Casa Fernandez is finalizing plans on a limited edition cigar that will debut at the upcoming IPCPR trade show and celebrate the 35th anniversary of the company. Paul Palmer, president of Casa Fernandez/Tabacalera Tropical,  said that the cigar, which will be known as the Casa Fernandez 35th Anniversary, will be a 6 1/2 x 54 [...]

News: Ezra Zion to Release Limited Edition TANTRUM

Nicaragua-based cigar brand Ezra Zion will be releasing a new blend in May named TANTRUM, which will be sold in a single 4 11/25 x 44 (4.44 x 44) Petit Corona vitola. The blend is a Nicaraguan puro with a Criollo wrapper and Ligero aged since 2005 and 2006. The TANTRUM, will come in boxes [...]