The New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio who is expected to be a one term mayor has proposed a new rule to ban smoking at home. The Mayor who has had city police officers turn their backs on him is offering four different health groups $9,000 each to start pressuring landlords to implement the bans which was initially reported by the New York Post. While the proposal right now is voluntarily that could […]
Davidoff unveiled its new masterpiece humidor collection – “Cave de Paille • Saison II” at Art Basel, in Basel (June 18 – 21) Basel, June 2015. Davidoff presented the second edition of its humidor collection “Cave de Paille” at Art Basel. Created in collaboration with Paris-based artist Lison de Caunes and crafted using the traditional technique of marqueterie de paille (straw marquetry), this three-piece humidor collection demonstrates Davidoff’s respect for materials and its dedication to […]
In 2011, David Garofalo (Two Guys Smoke Shop) and Pete Johnson (Tatuaje) teamed up for the creation of the M80. Originally pitched as the Firecracker, Pete Johnson passed on the project that was initially done by Pepin. Following up on that cigar the two came up with the M80 concept and the original 500 box order sold out in 48 hours. Fast forward to the fall of 2014 when Pete and Dave worked out the […]
On this episode of The Cigar Authority, our own Barry Stein is interviewed as we discuss his brainchild, KILO. We will ask what a kid from Brooklyn knows about cigars and how he wound up ready to launch his cigar nationwide at IPCPR via United Cigar Group. We also take a look at all the Copy Cats in the Cigar Industry and how one companies idea becomes everyones next biggest thing. All that and the […]
Casa Fernandez sent an email out to retailers today to announce the new JFR Lunatic Jackhammer which is a fully bodied cigar measuring 8 x 60 with a San Andreas Maduro wrapper. The cigars which are packaged in 35 count boxes are banded in a black and purple Lunatic cigar ring. The cigar is being described as a Full and Extra Full strength smoke that has all Aganorsa Nicaraguan filler. The cigar is expected to […]
Editor’s Note: While the press release below does not state it, according to Angela Brown of BLTC, the price reduction is $1.00 MSRP across the board. June 26, 2015 — Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce a decrease to the MSRP of all core-line premium cigars. This will include Royalty, Benediction, Lawless, Salvation, Redemption and Last Rites. Black Label Trading Company started a premium cigar factory in Nicaragua, Fabrica Oveja Negra, in February, […]
Last night in Miami the official launch for the Davidoff Escurio was held which follows on the heels of the Davidoff Nicaragua line. According to Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard, CEO of Oettinger Davidoff AG, “Davidoff Escurio has been crafted for those who are in the mood to discover vibrant and intriguing experiences to fill their time beautifully. If time is one of life’s greatest luxuries, this cigar will fill it with excitement.” The cigar features 5 different types […]
Inspired by the vibrant and colourful Rio de Janeiro nights, Davidoff launches the Davidoff Escurio Accessories collection – a perfect complement to the new Davidoff Escurio cigar line Basel, June 2015. Davidoff presents its vibrant new Davidoff Escurio Accessories collection inspired by the colourful nights of Rio de Janeiro: filled with Rhythm, Intrigue and Originality. This contemporary line is composed of an exceptional jet flame lighter, a stylishly crafted punch cutter and two sensual leather […]
DURAN CIGARS TO INTRODUCE THE “BIG JACK” 7×70 NEYA F8 AT 2015 IPCPR (Roberto Duran Premium Cigars, doing business as Duran Cigars, one of the fastest growing boutique cigar companies, will unveil a line extension for the Neya F-8 Ligero Typhoon during this year’s IPCPR in July. The new size will be 7 x 70 and aptly named “Big Jack” after Jack Torano, the company’s representative. Robert Pelayo Duran, owner of Duran Cigars, said this of the decision, “As we all know, […]
Today La Palina announced a new in-house Territory Sales Manager for Florida and Louisiana replacing Jeff Groover who was a broker. The new Sales Manager Mark Rudacille previously worked for Rocky Patel Cigar Co and the Boston Red Sox. According to a press release from the company, the decision to go in-house was based on the analysis of the market opportunity, incremental growth of the brands and the ability to contribute additional resources to the […]