L’atelier new release is La Mission which features a Sanctus Spiritus wrapper. The wrapper is a hybrid between Pelo de Oro and Criollo that is grown in Ecuador. The Mission is available in three sizes: 1959 (4.75 x 52/$8.00); 1989 (5 5/8 x 54/$9.00) and 2009 (6.5 x 56/$10) KC Johnson is the brother of Pete Johnson and the cigars are made at My Father in Esteli, Nicaragua.
A look at the new Rocky Patel Sungrown with Max the local sales rep from Rocky Patel. The cigar comes in 5 sizes: Robusto (5 x 50/$8.60), Petit Belicoso (5.5 x 52/$8.80), Toro (6 x 52/$8.80), Sixty (6 x 60/$10.40) and Lancero (7.5 x 38/$8.60). Also, Hamlet Paredes a Cuban cigar roller who Rocky Patel met and employed at BURN by Rocky Patel in Florida was on hand rolling massive culebra cigars. The brand Tabaquero by Hamlet […]
As we reported yesterday, the Philadelphia Housing Authority held a hearing and voted unanimously yesterday to ban smoking in all PHA units. The measure which was unanimously passed without a debate prohibits the 80,000 low-income tenants from lighting up inside their apartments, or on public-housing property except in designated outdoor areas. Those who violate the order will be asked to attend counseling for the first three violations before the risk of losing their lease if the […]
Almost every week we get numerous emails, Facebook messages and DMs on Twitter asking if we can announce what cigars we are smoking on the show, or offering a care package of the upcoming cigars. You asked for it, and we listened to you. Beginning now you can order The Cigar Authority Care Package. This package will consist of 4 cigars that will be featured on upcoming episodes. The four cigars will ship on or […]
The following was a message from IPCPR on where to smoke in New Orleans who passed a anti-smoking law a few months back. IPCPR NEW ORLEANS SMOKING GUIDE The New Orleans smoking policy will NOT impact the IPCPR 83rd Annual Convention & International Trade Show. IPCPR members will still have the ability to smoke in: Retail Tobacconist Stores/Shops Cigar Bars Ernest N. Morial Convention Center ALL IPCPR hosted events (Seminars, Cocktail Reception, Breakfast, Show Floor, […]
The Democrats are at it again in the state of California who have reintroduced a slew of tobacco regulations for a special session on health care financing in August. This move comes despite the measures stalling just weeks ago. Among the six bills is a measure to raise the legal smoking age to 21. Other measures include allowing local governments to add a tobacco tax, and expand smoke-free work place laws. The measures are being […]
Drew Estate Releases Liga Privada Único Serie Ratzilla As DDRP Exclusive Miami, FL – Drew Estate announced today that the Liga Privada Único Serie Ratzilla would be launched as a limited release to retailers participating in Drew Estate’s Drew Diplomat Retailer Program. The Ratzilla is one of the most sought-after blends in the Liga Privada Único Serie line and has only seen a handful of retail releases to date. The Ratzilla, presented in a 6 […]
Each year the elite tobacco retailers that make up the Tobacco Association of America gather and this past spring they met in the Dominican Republic. At this mini-trade show they take part in seminars and manufacturers such as Padron offer exclusive products for members of the TAA. This year, they released a new size of the Serie 1926 called No. 47 and it is 5.5 x 50 and being I work at a TAA retailer […]