CAO Flathead Steel Horse Apehanger
In 2013, CAO released a new blend inspired by car enthusiasts. Named Flathead, after the engine style made famous by Ford and Harley-Davidson, the cigar incorporated a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper...
View ArticleHolly Springs, Miss. Passes Smoking Ban
A ban on smoking is coming to the northern Mississippi city of Holly Springs after the city council approved the proposal at its meeting on Tuesday night. The ban covers all buildings that are open to...
View ArticleLittleton, Colo. Considering Downtown Smoking Ban (Update)
A five block by two block section of Littleton, Colo. could soon become an unwelcoming place to smokers and users of electronic cigarettes, as the city council gave its initial approval to the idea on...
View ArticleOregon Scientific BAR208HGA
When XIKAR released the PuroTemp Wireless Hygrometer system I became intrigued with the other options offered by companies who don’t primarily market to cigar smokers. I ran across a handful of...
View ArticleNew Baltimore, Mich. Passes Partial Smoking Ban for Parks
Come Sept. 15, three parks in New Baltimore, Mich. will be tobacco free after the city’s parks and recreation board passed a ban on lighting up during its Aug. 24 meeting. The move comes in an attempt...
View ArticleMontecristo 80th Anniversary (Prerelease)
In 1935, Alonso Menéndez created the Montecristo brand—that sound familiar? That’s how my review of the Montecristo 80 Aniversario started. Yes, this is a different cigar with a very familiar name....
View ArticleDavis, Calif. Bans Smoking in Parks and Downtown Plaza
Davis, Calif. has joined the fight to make it harder for smokers to light up in public as the city council unanimously approved a ban on smoking in city parks and recreation areas as well as the city’s...
View ArticleEzra Zion All My EX’s Lancero
The guys behind Ezra Zion Cigar Co. haven’t hid the fact that they both call Texas home, but for the company’s latest limited edition, they not only put it on the band but named it after a song that is...
View ArticleTechno Quadruple Torch Lighter
While there are a number of well-known cigar accessory manufacturers, there are likely just as many you’ve never heard of, ones that make lighters, cutters and other products that certainly look like...
View ArticleCosta Mesa, Calif. Pursuing Smoking Lounge Regulations
In an attempt to modify an outdated city code, the city of Costa Mesa, Calif. is looking at a handful of changes that could affect new cigar lounges in the city. The city is facing an upcoming deadline...
View ArticleGonzález Family Files Lawsuit Against Cubanacan
On Friday, the fight between the Mederos family, owners of the Cubanacan brand, and the González family, who previously made cigars for Cubanacan, entered a courtroom. Omar González-Alemán, his son...
View ArticleFDG Cigars 20th Aniversario Broadleaf Robusto
Just before the 2015 IPCPR Convention and Trade Show, FDG Cigars – which you might recognize as Flor de Gonzalez Cigars — announced its 20th Aniversario line to celebrate the opening of their factory...
View ArticleCasper, Wy. Smoking Ban Expanding
On Tuesday, the smoking ban in Casper, Wy. will go back to the old rules: less places to smoke. In 2013, Casper passed an ordinance that modified the 2012 smoking ban, but now, Keep Casper Smoke Free...
View ArticleLH Cigars Colorado Robusto
After introducing its Claro and Maduro lines in the U.S. last summer, LH Cigars debuted a new blend at the 2015 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show. Named the LH Cigars Colorado, the third release for...
View ArticleWeekly News (Sept. 6, 2015)
Cigar News Charlie Lopez Appointed Boutique Blends Director of Sales Cubanacan/González/Los Charutos/Soneros Dispute Heading to Court Guayacan Leaves House of Emilio La Colmena Amado No. 407 Arrives at...
View ArticleBolívar Super Coronas (EL 2014)
Every year since 2000, Habanos S.A. has released specific cigars under its Edición Limitada program, a series that includes cigars not seen in the regular production rotation for select brands. While...
View ArticleTatuaje TAA 2015 Ships Tomorrow
The wait is over for the Tatuaje TAA 2015. Well, almost. Tomorrow, the cigars will begin heading to retailers. The annual release is offered only to members of the Tobacconists’ Association of America...
View ArticleMark Mann Joins IPCPR Staff
The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) has announced the hiring of Mark Mann as the organization’s new exhibit and sponsorship account manager, a role where he will be...
View ArticleQuality Importers Acquires Palió
For the last year, it’s been unclear what’s been going on at Palió; now there’s big changes. Quality Importers, a company best known for its humidor and accessory distribution, has acquired Palió....
View ArticleDunbarton Tobacco & Trust Adding Sobremesa Torpedo Format Ahead of November...
Steve Saka’s first release under his new Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust is getting closer, but not without one change. Saka has announced that the Sobremesa Belicoso Largo (6 x 52) will not be part of...
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