Newark, N.J. Park Smoking Ban Being Signed Into Law
Last month, the Newark Municipal Council unanimously passed Ordinance 14-0338, banning smoking at parks, recreational facilities, community centers and city-owned or city-operated cars. According to a...
View ArticleWestminster, Mass. Tobacco Ban Hearing Ends Early
The controversial plan to ban sales of all tobacco products in Westminster, Mass. created an unruly public hearing forcing the city’s board of health to call off the meeting early. Last month,...
View ArticleTatuaje Melamine Ashtray
As it seems to be the trend, I’m again reviewing an ashtray today that doesn’t fit your stereotypical idea of a classic ceramic ashtray. First I reviewed two GRAMM Works ashtrays made out of aircraft...
View ArticleNebraska Court Denies Petition, Cigar Bars Outlawed
Smoking in cigar bars and tobacco shops in Nebraska will be illegal any day. On Wednesday, the Nebraska Supreme Court denied a request from the state’s Attorney General to rehear an August ruling that...
View ArticleLa Colmena Unico Especial
Shortly before the 2014 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, Warped Cigars announced its second release, La Colmena. At its heart, La Colmena was supposed to be a play on custom roll cigars that are...
View ArticlePortraits: Hirochi Robaina
Later this month, Hirochi Robaina will kick off the much-anticipated tour to promote HR, the new cigar developed by Robaina and Cubanacan, the Nicaraguan-based company formerly known as Mederos. He is...
View ArticleHolbrook, Mass. Increases Tobacco Purchase Age to 19
When the town of Holbrook, Mass. rings in 2015, it will also usher in a new minimum age to purchase tobacco products, as the board of health recently increased that minimum to 19-years-old....
View ArticleSaugus, Mass. Raises Minimum Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21
Yet another Massachusetts town will be making it illegal for those under the age of 21 to purchase tobacco. As of Jan. 1, 2015, the minimum purchasing age to buy tobacco products in Saugus, Mass. will...
View ArticleTeaneck, N.J. Raises Minimum Purchase Age for Tobacco to 21
Wednesday night, the town council of Teaneck, N.J. voted to increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21, a change that will take effect in a few weeks barring any legal challenges. New...
View ArticleLa Flor Dominicana Announces El Carajon
La Flor Dominicana will be adding a 4 x 34 Ecuadorian habano-wrapped cigar known as El Carajon next month. The release is an extension of the company’s Carajos, another 4 x 34 cigar that has been...
View ArticleBeer Infused Asylum Dragon’s Milk Cigar Ships
Last month, 10 barrels left New Holland Brewing Co. in Holland, Mich. destined for Nicaragua. For the barrels, it was their third life: first used to age bourbon in Kentucky, then used to help create...
View ArticleHVC Vieja Cosecha No.1
At the 2014 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show in July, HVC Cigar Co. released its first blend produced in Honduras, the HVC Vieja Cosecha No.1. The limited edition cigar is a 6 x 52 toro that is rolled...
View ArticleTatuaje Black Label AFC Released at Ambassador Fine Cigars
Tatuaje has expanded its highly sought-after Black Label line with a store exclusive for Ambassador Fine Cigars in Scottsdale, Ariz, releasing the 7 x 48 Tatuaje Black Label AFC at an event on Thursday...
View ArticleWTO Issues Preliminary Ruling in Dominican Republic’s Favor in Australian...
In the battle over Australia’s plain packaging requirement for tobacco products, the Dominican Republic has scored a small victory, as the World Trade Organization’s panel examining the arguments...
View ArticleColubmia, Mo. Board of Health Endorses Tobacco Purchase Age Increase
Just shy of two months since Columbia City Councilwoman Ginny Chadwick proposed that the city raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21, the city’s board of health has given its...
View ArticlePartagás Selección Privada (EL 2014)
As it has done since 2000, Habanos S.A. recently began releasing its annual Edición Limitada cigars, a series that started out as focusing on the use of the upper leaves of the plant before switching...
View ArticleMilford, Del. Considers Park Smoking Ban
Next month, the Milford City Council could take up a ban on smoking at the city’s six parks. This comes after debate by the Community Affairs and Parks and Recreation Committee indicated that there was...
View ArticleAsylum Dragon’s Milk (Prerelease)
Earlier this year, Tom Lazuka of Asylum Cigars told us about an incredibly interesting project. He would be partner with New Holland Brewing Co. of Holland, Mich. to create a cigar that would be aged...
View ArticleEl Primer Mundo Takes Back Distribution
The distribution relationship between El Primer Mundo and PDR Cigars is over. Sean Williams of El Primer Mundo has announced that he will once again handle his own distribution through the use of...
View ArticleWeekly News (November 17, 2014)
Cigar News Asylum Dragon’s Milk Ships — Review here. Davidoff Opening Flagship Store in Atlanta El Primer Mundo Ends Distribution Agreement With PDR Cigars Illusione Pactum Announced Illusione...
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