J. Grotto Silk Adds Petit Corona
The J. Grotto Silk line from Paul Joyal and Ocean State Cigars is getting its fifth vitola this month, and it’s the smallest one yet. Measuring at 4 1/4 x 41, the J. Grotto Silk Petit Corona (MSRP...
View ArticlePortsmouth, R.I. to Debate Smoking Ban
It appears the third time is indeed a charm when it comes to getting a smoking ban on the Portsmouth Town Council agenda. After a pair of separate requests earlier this year, Town Councilman David M....
View ArticleAge, Tax Increases & Smoking Ban Bills Threaten California
While most state legislatures are relatively dormant, a variety of changes to how tobacco is regulated and taxed in California have been proposed under the special session on Health Care Financing...
View ArticleAnchorage, Alaska Assemblyman Proposes Smoking Ban
In an effort to “take back Town Square,” Anchorage, Alaska Assemblyman Dick Traini is proposing a smoking ban in the city’s core, as well as a ban on vaping and increased enforcement of the use of...
View ArticleMy Father Limited Edition 2015 5th. Anniversary
In 2010, My Father Cigars Inc. released the My Father Limited Edition 2010. In a world where limited editions are a regular occurrence, the García family made the My Father Limited Edition 2010 special...
View ArticleOgle County, Ill. Won’t Require New Tobacco Retailer Licenses
The Ogle County Board in northern Illinois has rejected a proposal that would have required tobacco retailers to obtain a secondary license to do business in their jurisdiction. The board voted 13-9...
View ArticlePeabody, Mass. to Vote on Tobacco Purchase Age Increase
The Peabody Board of Health will vote this Thursday, Aug. 27, on a proposal that would increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in the town of some 52,000 residents. If approved, Peabody...
View ArticleChatham County, N.C. Making Government Grounds Tobacco Free
Chatham County, N.C. will make all government-owned grounds completely tobacco free next year after the Chatham County Board of County Commissioners heard and acted on a recommendation from the Chatham...
View ArticleUndercrown Shade Gran Toro
For a company that historically has used some very dark wrappers on its most popular lines, it might come as some surprise that one of its latest releases uses a lighter Connecticut shade wrapper...
View ArticleWeekly News (Aug. 24, 2015)
Cigar News Colibri Ships OpusX Anniversary Astoria — Details here. Colibri/Fuente OPUS X Limited Edition lighters will be shipping this week!!! #Colibri #Fuente #cigaraficionado...
View ArticleJoya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco Reserva Especial Doble Robusto
In November 2013, Joya de Nicaragua released the Cuatro Cinco Edición Limitada, a 6 x 54 toro extra that commemorated the 45th anniversary of the company. The box-pressed cigar was composed of all...
View ArticleViaje Exclusivo Leaded
Last year, Viaje announced yet another release to its Exclusivo Series, which now stands at 21 releases, although one in particular was noticeably different. The Viaje Exclusivo Leaded not only carries...
View ArticleAVO Syncro Nicaragua Ships
It’s billed as the boldest release from the AVO brand to date, and it’s now heading to retail stores. Davidoff of Geneva USA announced yesterday that it was now shipping the AVO Syncro Nicaragua. The...
View ArticleThompson Adds Montecristo to 100th Anniversary Celebration
The third release honoring retailer Thompson Cigar’s 100th anniversary has arrived at the Tampa, Fla.-based retailer. On Saturday, Thompson released the Montecristo Thompson 100th Anniversary Robusto...
View ArticleDavidoff Opens Atlanta Store With Exclusive Cigar
Yesterday, Davidoff of Geneva USA finally opened up Davidoff of Geneva — since 1911 Atlanta in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta. It’s the second new Davidoff of Geneva — since 1911 store to be...
View ArticleViaje Skull and Bones Ten Ton Tess Gold Collector’s Edition
After sensing that his usual practice of shipping cigars to stores in the days surrounding the annual IPCPR Convention & Trade Show might be costing him face time with retailers, Andre Farkas...
View ArticleFlor de Selva El Figurado Heading to Underground Cigar Shop (Update)
On Aug. 29, the U.S. market will receive a new Flor de Selva vitola, but it’s hardly new. In fact, it first debuted over 16 years ago. The Flor de Selva El Figurado, a 6 x 29 x 49 x 43 perfecto, is...
View ArticleRoom101 Ichiban Roxxo
In January, Room101 announced a new line of cigars named Ichiban, which translates to first from Japanese. Eight retailers around the county will receive an exclusive vitola in the blend, which...
View ArticleFlor de Selva Lancero Ships
Maya Selva Cigars has announced the Flor de Selva Lancero, a cigar made in honor of the company’s 20th anniversary, has begun shipping. The Flor de Selva Lancero measures 7 x 38 and keeps the Honduran...
View ArticleBerkeley, Calif. City Councilman Wants to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age
While electronic cigarettes may be to blame, the age to purchase tobacco products in Berkeley, Calif. could be changing, after Councilman Jesse Arreguín has said he will be introducing a proposal to...
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