Introducing Reklame
My name is Joseph Carroll, and I am the person behind producing content for a new project called, Reklame. Pronounced re-claim, the word is Norwegian for advertising. Reklame is an...
View ArticlePainting the New Davidoff Winston Churchill
Last year, Davidoff showed off the new face of the Winston Churchill brand at an event in New York City. Earlier this year—as you’ve probably seen—it began shipping the line, now known as Davidoff...
View ArticleEastham, Mass. Seeking Changes to Tobacco Laws
The Cape Cod town of Eastham, Mass. has informed tobacco retailers that it is considering implementing a number of changes in the coming months and has invited them to provide comment either in person...
View ArticleLa Colmena Reina Arrives at Maxamar Ultimate Cigar
Sky Flower, La Hacienda and Celestial. If you thought those were the only new releases from Warped Cigars arriving within the last few weeks, it’s time to make room for one more—Reina. That’s the name...
View ArticleNew Tatuaje Sampler Coming to Events (Update)
Starting later this month, there will be a new addition to the list of products bought to Tatuaje events. Yesterday, Pete Johnson of Tatuaje showed off a new sampler containing five cigars packaged...
View ArticleCLE Cigar Company & Asylum Gain Canadian Distribution
CLE Cigar Co. & Asylum Cigars have announced that they will be entering the Canadian market with Kretek International Canada as their distributor. While no launch date was given, the companies...
View ArticleNorway Showing Support for Plain Packaging
Norway has again shown its growing support for the plain packaging of tobacco products, as the country recently voiced its support of the United Kingdom and Ireland as those countries move toward...
View ArticlePenfield, N.Y. Asking for Input on Park Smoking Ban
Leaders in Penfield, N.Y. are seeking public comment on a proposal that would prohibit smoking in town-owned parks, trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, and entryways to town facilities. The town has...
View ArticleNew Orleans Smoking Ban Begins Tomorrow
On Friday, a judge denied a restraining order brought on by a lawsuit from Harrah’s Casinos and over 50 other bars that would have temporarily halted the new smoking ban in New Orleans. That means as...
View ArticleLafayette, La. Seeking to Ban Smoking in Bars
With New Orleans clearing the way for smoking bans in bars and clubs, Lafayette, La. has announced that it will put a similar proposal to its city-parish leaders on May 5. The proposal was created by...
View ArticleGlen Allan, Miss. Avoids Smoking Ban Expansion
While it won’t go down as the biggest victory in the fight to preserve smoking rights, the unincorporated town of Glen Allan, Miss. scored a victory on Monday as the Washington County Board of...
View ArticleNat Sherman 85th Anniversary Set for Late Spring Release
Nat Sherman has announced a limited edition cigar being released in celebration of the company’s 85th anniversary, a 6 1/2 x 54 toro extra called the Nat Sherman 85th Anniversary. The cigar is being...
View ArticlePark Smoking Ban Proposed in Fortuna, Calif.
A senior project for two high school students in Fortuna, Calif. could turn into a smoking ban for the city if the city council decides to follow up on their proposal. Melanie Luster and Ariel Card...
View ArticleLa Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Firecracker
In 2007, Two Guys Smoke Shop received a limited edition exclusive in the Don Pepin Garcia blue line known as the Firecracker, a 3 x 50 petit robusto with a long fuse tail. It’s look was unmistakable,...
View ArticlePrinceton, N.J. Raises Minimum Purchasing Age to 21
As expected, the Princeton Board of Health passed a resolution that raises the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 19 to 21 in the New Jersey town. Last night, the Board unanimously approved...
View ArticleDrew Estate Changes Pappy Van Winkle Cigar, Begins Shipping (Update)
Drew Estate has announced that it has finally shipped the Pappy Van Winkle-branded cigars, but not before changing quite a few things. It starts with the name, now Pappy Van Winkle Barrel Fermented...
View ArticleLa Flor Dominicana TAA 47 Finalized
The 2015 La Flor Dominicana exclusive for the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) will be a 5 1/2 x 52 robusto extra. While retailers were asked to place orders for a cigar at last week’s TAA...
View ArticleA.J. Fernandez to Ship New World Connecticut in May
Next month, A.J. Fernandez Cigars’ New World line will officially have a new member of the family, as the New World Connecticut is set to hit store shelves in May. The line has been on the radar since...
View ArticleBehind the Blend: Davidoff Winston Churchill
A lot goes into creating any cigar. For new cigars blends have to be created, a brand has to be envisioned, packaging has to be drawn up and oftentimes, there needs to be a story. It’s arguably...
View ArticleHammond, La. Bans Smoking in Bars and Gambling Halls
In a 4-1 vote Tuesday night, the Hammond City Council voted to ban smoking and the use of e-cigarettes in bars, gaming halls and hotels, with the change going into effect in 90 days. It’s an addition...
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