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Press Release: Gurkha Cellar Reserve Limitada to Unveil at IPCPR

May 17, 2013 (Tamarac, Fla.) — After much anticipation, the Gurkha Cigar Group is proud to announce that a special edition Cellar Reserve Limitada will unveil at this year’s IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas, NV! The Cellar Reserve brand has become one of the most successful cigar launches in the company’s history and has [...]

News: Gary Hyams Resigns at Gurkha

After nearly two years as president and CEO of Gurkha Cigar Group, industry veteran Gary Hyams has resigned. Hyams was appointed to the position in June of 2011 after spending four years as chairman of CAO. Earlier this month, Hyams resigned in order to pursue other interests.

News: Gurkha Ships Limited East India Cargo Chest

Gurkha’s newest sampler is big, physically. The East India Cargo Chest is a 284-cigar chest that contains previously unreleased vitolas for the company’s Red Witch and Wicked Indie lines. Shipments of the chest to retailers began last week with a retail price of $1,700.00. Both blends received three unique vitolas. The chest contains: 48 Wicked [...]

Weekly News (December 3, 2012)

Editor’s Note: (The) Contest is in full swing. Thanks all for participating, still lots of crazy stuff to come. In addition, for those that can make it to Maple Grove, MN on Friday, Brooks and I will be there for halfwheel’s Holiday Party Pt. 1. Part 2 will be in Dallas in the middle of [...]

Press Release: Gurkha Chosen as Official Cigar of the Delta Forces

December 3, 2012 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) – The Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc., makers of the world famous cigar brand “Gurkha,” have been selected to make the official cigar of the super-elite military group: the Delta Forces. This highly classified tier of the military are held in the highest regard for their specially trained combat skills [...]

Weekly News (November 19, 2012)

 Editor’s Note: (The) Contest coming. Promise. Enjoy the holidays. Guillermo León by La Aurora 15 Minute Break Next Month — Story here. Tatuaje Exclusive Mission Pipe CQ1 in January — Details here. Viaje Holiday Blend 2012 Candy Cane Emerges — Picture here. Gran Habano Expands Gran Reserva Line — Details here. Herrera Estelí Ships — 150 [...]

Press Release: Gurkha 125th Anniversary Shipping Now

November 19, 2012 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) — After much anticipation, the Gurkha 125th Anniversary Edition cigar is shipping to cigar stores nationwide! This special cigar is particularly significant as 2012 commemorates the 125th Anniversary of the Gurkha cigar, where it was this year back in 1887 at the height of the British rule that Nepalese soldiers [...]

Weekly News (October 29, 2012)

Editor’s Note: halfwheel got a new feature, read about it here. Viaje Skull and Bones M?stery, V.O.R. #5 and V.P.R. #6 Arrive In Stores — Story here. Room101 OSOK 212 at Cigar Inn — And more details on the future of OSOK and Edgar Hoill here. Viaje Slates DES II For IPCPR 2013 — Story [...]

News: Gurkha to Ship New Ghost Beginning on Halloween

Gurkha Cigar Group announced Monday that one of their newest releases, the Ghost, would begin shipping to retailers on Wednesday, October 31. From the e-mail announcing the news: The Ghost is a sleek and alluring cigar, showcasing a dark Brazilian, Arapiraca Maduro wrapper, complemented by an aged Dominican Criollo 98’ binder and carefully selected Dominican [...]

Weekly News (October 22, 2012)

Editor’s Note: This past week was halfwheel’s most visited by a fairly large margin. I looked back at my notes from when halfwheel started and looked at what we as a staff were working on a year ago, it’s been a long year. Contest winners announced shortly. Savinelli Cigars to be Distributed by Laudisi — [...]