Bold by Nish Patel Robusto
To say that I have eagerly been awaiting the opportunity to revisit the Bold by Nish Patel Robusto would be an understatement; the cigar has been on my radar ever since I reviewed it in August 2013....
View ArticleDilworth, Minn. Passes Park Smoking Ban
The Dilworth City Council recently passed a resolution that immediately bans the use of all tobacco products and e-cigarettes in parks in the town of just over 4,000 people. The bill was introduced to...
View ArticlePress Release: The New Garo Cigars
May 6, 2014 (Glendale, Calif.)–In 1996, Garo Habano Fine Cigars released the first of many signature blends into the cigar industry. Dr. Garo Bouldoukian took advantage of the ‘cigar boom’ of the mid...
View ArticleEvanston, Ill. Urged To Consider Raising Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
The Chicago suburb of Evanston is expected to consider raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in city limits to 21-years-old, as the Evanston Health Action Council was scheduled to appear...
View ArticlePortrait: Terence Reilly
Terence Reilly long boasted about how he did not have a title. The story goes that Manuel “Manolo” Quesada Jr., Reilly’s uncle, did not believe in them because if he asked anyone to sweep the floor, he...
View ArticleViaje Zombie Super Shot (2014)
In late April of 2011, Viaje released a completely new brand at events that took place at Tobacco Grove and BURN, both in Minnesota, on consecutive nights. The Zombie was first offered in a 4 3/4 x 52...
View ArticleBerkeley County, W.V. Passes Smoking Ban, Narrow Exemption for Retail Stores
The Berkeley County, W.V. Board of Health passed a set of strict indoor air regulations on Tuesday evening, but not before making some changes to the ordinance that provides a narrow exemption for...
View ArticleWichita Falls, Texas Puts Smoking Ban on the Radar
A smoking ban is officially on the legislative radar in Wichita Falls, Texas, as the local health district has been working on a proposal that will come before the city council in early June. While the...
View ArticleSmoking Ban Passed in Southaven, Miss.
Five weeks after being petitioned to enact a smoking ban, the Southaven Board of Aldermen voted 6-1 on Tuesday night to enact a smoking ban that will prohibit lighting up in public places, including...
View ArticleHancock County, W.Va. Delays Smoking Ban Vote Until Summer
The decision on a sweeping smoking ban in West Viriginia’s smallest and northernmost county will have to wait until at least July, as the Hancock County Health Board saying they want more time to...
View ArticleBelmar, N.J. Passes Beach and Boardwalk Smoking Ban
Forget lighting up on the beaches and boardwalk of Belmar, N.J., as the Belmar Borough Council voted 4-1 to ban smoking in those areas at their May 6. While the ban comes just ahead of the busy summer...
View ArticleGurkha 125th Anniversary Special Edition Corojo Toro
Building on the success of its 125th Anniversary release in October 2012, Gurkha decided to add a trio of cigars to the line in the summer of 2013, with the cigars being unveiled at the 2013 IPCPR...
View ArticleGlen Dale, W. Va. Makes Parks Tobacco Free
The city of Glen Dale, W. Va. has officially made its parks tobacco free, as signs were formally installed throughout the city last week. According to the Wheeling News-Register, the proclamation put...
View ArticleGRAMM Works Cinque Forte Ashtray
When you think about cigar ashtrays, chances are the first image that comes to your mind is a ceramic piece with a glazed finish and probably a manufacturer’s logo on it. While these do make up a large...
View ArticlePortland Park Smoking Ban Proposed
Smoking in the more than 200 city parks in Portland, Ore. could become a thing of the past. The city’s parks board is moving forward with a committee to explore potential pieces of legislation,...
View ArticleVilliger Adding Sizes to Cabareté and Trill Lines
At this summer’s IPCPR Convention and Trade Show, Villiger Cigars will be adding new sizes to its recently released Trill and Cabareté lines. A 5 x 46 corona will be added to the Trill line, which is...
View ArticleAging Room Bin No. 1 Scheduled for IPCPR Release
The Aging Room line from Boutique Blends will be expanding at this year’s IPCPR Convention and Trade Show, as the company has announced the Aging Room Bin No. 1. The new line is rooted in aged tobacco...
View ArticleGoleta, Calif. Could Pass Smoking Ban This Month
The southern California city of Goleta could enact a smoking ban after it received its first reading at the city council’s May 6 meeting. The proposal seeks to ban smoking in public places such as...
View ArticleNicholas Melillo Leaves Drew Estate
Nicholas Melillo, the executive vice-president of international operations for Drew Estate Tobacco Company, has left the company. Melillo’s responsibilities included the purchasing and monitoring of...
View ArticlePress Release: Camacho Ecuador Coming This Month
May 12, 2014 (Pinellas Park, Fla.) — Camacho, the worlds leading brand of bold cigars, is proud to introduce the all-new Camacho Ecuador; an intense new flavor experience born in the foothills of the...
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