Epic Maduro Reserva Robusto (Prerelease)
In a few weeks, Epic Cigars will launch with two releases. One is the Epic Reserva Corojo, the other is the Epic Reserva Maduro. The brand is the creation of Dean Parsons and in a slightly abnormal...
View ArticleWellesley, Mass. Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
The Wellesley, Mass. Board of Health recently amended its regulation on the sale of tobacco and nicotine products to increase the minimum age to purchase both tobacco and nicotine delivery products...
View ArticleVermont Delays Debate on Raising Tobacco Purchase Age
Representatives in the Vermont House of Representatives are delaying a discussion to be had on whether or not to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21, but promise that it...
View ArticleVineland, N.J. Bans Smoking on Public Property (Update)
Smoking in public parks in Vineland, N.J. could be illegal before the end of next month. The Vineland City Council voted unanimously to ban smoking on all public property. A final reading is planned...
View ArticleAlaska’s Smoking Ban Could Grow with New Bill
A bill to expand Alaska’a existing smoking ban been introduced in the state House of Representatives, and specifies a list of additional places where lighting up would be prohibited. House Bill 360 was...
View ArticleApple Valley, Calif. Bans Smoking in Parks
The town council of Apple Valley, Calif. voted this week to ban smoking in all public parks and recreation facilities operated by the town effective on March 27. The move modifies an ordinance adopted...
View ArticleThe Promise
There’s no shortage of stories and inspirations that come with new cigar releases. Some are subtle and simple, some more elaborate and almost extravagant. For Hal Rubin, owner of Empire Cigars in...
View ArticleSmoking Ban Expansion Sought in Berkeley County, WV
The Berkeley County (WV) Board of Health has been petitioned to expand the existing smoking ban to prohibit lighting up in bars, private clubs, parks and fairs and similar events. A group called A...
View ArticlePress Release: Drew Estate To Distribute Royal Agio Cigars in the U.S....
March 3, 2014 (Miami, Fla.)—Royal Agio Cigars and Drew Estate Tobacco Company are pleased to announce exclusive distribution agreement effective April 1st 2014. Drew Estate will market, sell, and...
View ArticlePress Release: Nomad Cigar Company Releases “Connecticut Fuerte”
March 3, 2014 (Orlando, Fla.) — Nomad Cigar Company is pleased to announce the release of the Connecticut Fuerte: Blended and rolled in the Dominican Republic. Earlier in the year Fred Rewey, founder...
View ArticleWeekly News (March 3, 2014)
Habanos S.A. Claims Eight Percent Increase In Sales — Again. AVO Limited Edition 2014 Announced — 88. Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda 2013 Jars Emerge — Sort of. A few jars appeared at a Tatuaje event...
View ArticleLiga Privada Único Serie UF-13 Dark
The Liga Privada Único Serie UF-13 Dark was predictably anticipated. Based on the T52 blend, the UF-13 Dark has gone through multiple size and name changes since it was first conceived, and even had...
View ArticleFernando León 10-Count Boxes Heading to Texas Cigar Festival
Miami Cigar & Co. will be bringing a semi-exclusive product to next month’s Texas Cigar Festival. While there will not be a new cigar, the event will be the exclusive home for 10-count boxes of the...
View ArticlePress Release: 262 Cigars Announces Allegiance
March 3, 2014 – 262 Cigars has officially released the name of their upcoming new blend for Spring of 2014. Pre-orders have begun for the Allegiance and they will begin shipping in April. The initial...
View ArticleUtah Tax Cap Advances
The proposed 50 cents tax cap has moved forward in the Utah House of Representatives. The bill, H.B. 58, would place a 50 cent cap on the state’s 86 percent tax rate. Currently, Utah has the highest...
View ArticleMinimum Purchasing Age Increase Dies In Utah Senate
Raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco to 21 in the state of Utah came to a halt today when the Utah Senate voted down SB 12, a bill that would raise the age to purchase tobacco from 19 to 21. If...
View ArticleRomeo y Julieta de Luxe (EL 2013)
Last year, Romeo y Julieta was selected as one of the three brands chosen to receive an Edición Limitada. It’s the seventh time the brand has received that role since the program started in 2000 and...
View ArticleNo Change in Sedalia, Mo. Smoking Ban
The Sedalia, Mo. City Council decided not to amend their current smoking ban ordinance on Monday, which would have provided relief for five bars that do not serve food and allowed them to put their...
View ArticleVintage Oliva Becomes Federal 93rd Anniversary
Later this month, a 6 x 52 box-pressed torpedo will leave the Oliva aging vault for New Hampshire-based Federal Cigar. The Federal Cigar 93rd Anniversary Reserve No. 2 is the latest in a growing line...
View ArticlePress Release: IPCPR Comments on White House Budget
March 4, 2014 (Washington, D.C.) — The White House released its annual President’s Budget on March 4, 2014, which serves as the Administration’s starting point when negotiating with Congress as they...
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