Weekly News (February 3, 2014)
Editor’s Note: Apparently it was gold week at halfwheel. Enjoy the Olympics. Room101 Master Collection Two Ships Viaje Exclusivo Leaded Robusto Coming Quai d’Orsay Belicoso Royal Coming to France...
View ArticlePartagás Serie P No.1
In 2010, Habanos S.A. officially released the Partagás Serie P No.1, a 5 x 50 petit pirámides that was sold in 25-count black bone China porcelain jars, mainly available in TFWA Duty Free and Travel...
View ArticleFlat Cigar Tax Proposed in Hawaii Legislature
A pair of companion bills have been introduced in the Hawaii state legislature that would provide a good bit of tax relief for cigar smokers through a change in the tobacco tax structure. HB 1849 and...
View ArticleViaje To Ship Skull and Bones WMD
Andre Farkas of Viaje announced via his personal Facebook page on Monday that the company is preparing to ship the latest installment in the Skull and Bones WMD line sometime this month, though a...
View Article95 Percent Tax Proposed In Maryland
In 2012, Maryland raised taxes on most tobacco products, except premium cigars. Now, as the call for more anti-tobacco programs, premium cigars face a dramatic tax hike. A new bill in the Maryland...
View ArticleVentura Cigar Co. Announces Corona for PSyKo SEVEN Line
The PSyKo SEVEN line from Ventura Cigar Co. will soon be getting a new vitola, a 5 1/2 x 46 corona. The shipping date is expected to be mid to late June according to Kevin Newman, brand manager for...
View ArticleCigar Tax Hike Introduced In Kentucky
Rep. Jim Wayne, D-Jefferson, has introduced H.B. 220, a bill that makes adjustments to a wide range of taxes in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, including premium cigar taxes. Wayne’s proposal would see...
View ArticleMississippi Bill Seeks to Ban Indoor Smoking
The Mississippi legislature will once again consider whether or not to ban smoking in a myriad of places, including public and private places of employment, private clubs, residential facilities, and...
View ArticleBenton County, OR. to Consider Banning Smoking in Retail Tobacco Shops
The Benton County, Ore. Board of Commissioners will take public comment at their meeting today as they prepare to consider revisions to the county code that would prohibit smoking in retail tobacco...
View ArticleTobacco Tax Increase Proposed in Mississippi
A Mississippi state representative has introduced a pair of bills to the state house that would institute across the board tax increases on all tobacco products sold in the state. Rep. Bob Evans (D-91)...
View ArticlePress Release: Nat Sherman International Introduces Personal Humidor App for...
February 4, 2014 (New York, N.Y.)— Nat Sherman, Tobacconist to the World, announces the launch of the Nat Sherman Personal Humidor App, now available for free download in the App Store™. With this App,...
View ArticleLou Rodriguez Teases New Double Nickel
Lou Rodriguez has announced plans for a new line called Double Nickel, taking to Twitter on Saturday to tease the upcoming release. Double nickel by Lou Rodriguez is coming soon! Details to follow....
View ArticleRafael Gonzáles Petit Pirámides Nears Release
The Rafael Gonzáles Petit Pirámides, a 5 x 50 Edición Regional announced in 2013, should begin arriving at stores in Germany very soon. Christoph Wolters of the La Casa del Habano Hamburg told...
View ArticleSenator Proposes Tripling Cigar Taxes in New Jersey
A new bill proposed in the New Jersey Senate calls for a tripling of the state’s taxes on other tobacco products, including cigars. Cigar taxes could jump from 30 percent to 90 percent of the wholesale...
View ArticleCrowned Heads and My Father Team Up for Las Calaveras
Crowned Heads and My Father Cigars are teaming up to produce a new limited edition line of annually released cigars called Las Calaveras, according to a report on CigarAficionado.com. The first...
View ArticleNew Line Coming from 262 Cigars (Update)
A new line is coming from 262 Cigars in the near future, though the company is remaining fairly tight-lipped about a number of details. Mike Justice of 262 made the announcement via social media on...
View ArticleMissouri Smoking Ban Proposed
One Missouri lawmaker hopes to make smoking illegal in much of the state. Rep. Courtney Allen Curtis, D-Berkeley, has proposed H.B. 1625, which would ban smoking in bars, restaurants, private clubs,...
View ArticleParadigm Corona Coming From 262 Cigars
While it has been on the radar since being mentioned in July 2013, the 262 Paradigm Corona is finally coming to fruition. However, it will be a limited edition store exclusive for the first six months...
View ArticleA Visit to FUMARE
Late last year, Brooks Whittington, Patrick Lagreid and I visited Reno, Nev., specifically FUMARE Fine Cigar Boutique. I had heard stories about Dion Giolito, better known for being the owner of...
View ArticlePress Release: Drew Estate and Royal Gold Cigars Announce NIRVANA
February 5, 2014 (Miami, Fla.) — Royal Gold Cigars has partnered with renowned cigar manufacturer Drew Estate for their latest premium, hand-rolled cigar release, NIRVANA CAMEROON SELECTION. The new...
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