Bill Could Bring End to Mailing Cigars
A bill introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives could bring an end to being able to order cigars and have them shipped via the United States Postal Service, as well as add more onerous...
View ArticleCiguardian Introduces Humi-Lube and Pipe Genie
Ciguardian is expanding its humidification offerings with a pair of lines, Humi-Lube and Pipe Genie. Much like the company’s Ciguardian and Dr. RH lines, Humi-Lube is being offered in both gel jar and...
View ArticleIPCPR 2015: A.J. Fernandez
At some point, it seemed inevitable that A.J. Fernandez would wow the cigar world with a booth, this year was that time. The company showed off a new house-style booth complete with windows that looks...
View ArticleHVC La Rosa 520
The entire brand concept behind HVC Cigars is Havana. Founder Reinier Lorenzo was born in Havana before coming over to the U.S. a few years ago. Like many, he wanted to make cigars and wanted to pay...
View ArticleWaco, Texas Passes Smoking Ban
Earlier this week, city leaders in Waco, Texas voted to bring an end to smoking in bars, restaurants and a number of public places, a change that will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2016. The ban passed by...
View ArticleIPCPR 2015: Nat Sherman
It took me a while to find the Nat Sherman booth thanks to bad directions from some of their “friends” elsewhere at the trade show, but I eventually found it. My inability to locate it speaks entirely...
View ArticleIPCPR 2015: Casa Fernández
As has been previously mentioned, the Casa Fernández booth was a bit all over the place with both Foundation Cigar Co. and Illusione also in the booth. That being said, all three companies seemed...
View ArticleWilmington, Mass. Increases Tobacco Purchase Age
Beginning Nov. 1, you’ll have to be at least 21-years-old to purchase tobacco products or nicotine delivery devices in Wilmington, Mass., as the town’s board of health approved the increase on Tuesday....
View ArticleDevils Lake, N.D. Approves Smoking Ban for Parks
A parks smoking ban in Devils Lake, N.D. is scheduled to go into effect on Sept. 1 after the city’s park board unanimously approved the proposal on Wednesday. The ban primarily centers around areas...
View ArticleIPCPR 2015: Drew Estate & Joya de Nicaragua
It’s been a while since a booth as large as the Drew Estate booth was placed at the entrance of the IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, but this year, Drew Estate and its multi-story booth were front...
View ArticlePleasanton, Calif. Gives Initial OK to Parks Smoking Ban
A proposed smoking ban for parks in Pleasanton, Calif. got an initial approval from the city council this week, with a final vote scheduled for Aug. 18. The council voted 5-0 on Tuesday to grow the...
View ArticleIPCPR 2015: Global Premium Cigars
The Global Premium Cigars booth is headed up by the charismatic and enthusiastic owner Enrique Sánchez, who was more than happy to show off some of the new 1502 cigars that were being released. 1502...
View ArticleIPCPR 2015: Alec Bradley
While the Alec Bradley booth may look much the same as it has in recent years from a structural perspective, there were some changes on the walls and to the product line. The company has been pushing...
View ArticleIPCPR 2015: Cornelius & Anthony
The Cornelius & Anthony’s booth wasn’t just cigars, a fact national sales director Spence Drake readily admitted wasn’t ideal. Cornelius & Anthony is part of S&M Brands, Inc., which is best...
View ArticleIPCPR 2015: Warped Cigars
While I think the Warped booth was functional and well thought-out, I can’t help but find a bit of disappointment compared to the black spaceship like booth the company brought last year. Booth-aside,...
View ArticleIPCPR 2015: Guayacan
Once again, Guayacan was consistently busy, only finally allowing me some of Noel Rojas’ time first thing in the morning on Day 4. While all of Rojas’ lines were displayed, it was just one box that had...
View ArticleIPCPR 2015: JetLine
JetLine is bringing a new look to some of its lighters, as it showed off what it’s calling the TBO version of its ignition system; instead of using a sharp, pointed flame, it puts out a softer but...
View ArticleIPCPR 2015: De Los Reyes
Last year, it was Royal Gold and Corporación Cigar Export, this year, if you wanted to find Saga cigars, you had to go to a booth called “De Los Reyes.” Two factors went into this: A. Swisher...
View ArticleIPCPR 2015: Nomad Cigar Co.
Nomad Cigar Co. had one new release at the show, but it was quite an extensive one. And while it wasn’t a dog, it did have a new mascot, Pilones. Therapy The new line is Therapy. Coming in three blends...
View ArticleIPCPR 2015: Blue Mountain Cigars
While Blue Mountain Cigars booth was towards the back of the show, in a smaller booth, they certainly go big with their cigar line names. With lines like Swinger After Dark and El Threesome, it’s...
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