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 […]
Another day and another city; Holyoke has joined the movement to ban the sale of tobacco to those under the age of 21. However, this time that law is a little bit different as you only need to be 18+ to enjoy it. The measure passed by the Holyoke Board of Health calls for the banning the sales of tobacco products to those under 21, while those over 18 will still be able to enjoy […]
With one of my co-workers on vacation this week I’ve become to go to guy in mail order at Two Guys Smoke Shop and for some reason there seems to be a run on Davidoff Cigars today especially the Classic and Thousand Series. So when the mood struck for a Lancero smoke, I opted to smoke, you guessed it, a Davidoff. According to the website, “Classic No. 1’s Panetela Larga format allows an abundance of […]
As we reported on The Cigar Authority Show back on May 2nd; the new Padron will be called Damaso and now official details are beginning to come to light all of which we previously reported. The round cigar is named after Damaso Padron who is the grandfather of Jose Padron, the founder of Padron who in 1890 left the Canary Islands and arrived in Cuba where he would eventually grow tobacco. The cigar will be […]
The age for tobacco sales in the state of New Jersey is 19, but the borough of North Plainfield wanted to see that raised to 21. While the proposal was well received initially it did not pass as it the Council voted 4-2 against the measure. However, it is not all smiles for smokers as the Borough Council will urge the state Assembly to approve a statewide law raising the age at a hearing next […]
The bond between Father and Daughter is a bond like no other. David Garofalo who owns United Cigar, a manufacturer and distribution group decided to release a cigar honoring his daughter. The cigar which originally came out as a Connecticut Shade was also released years later as a Maduro. Cigar: La Gianna Size: 6 x 54 (Toro) Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Strength: Medium Source: United Cigar Group The Look: The wrapper is evenly colored and milk chocolate in color. There are […]
Add another town in Massachusetts has passed a new ordinance that will increase the minimum legal age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21. This time it is Arlington. Today the acting Director of Health and Human Services announced the change that will take place on July 1st. Arlington, Massachusetts also enacted a plan to ban tobacco sales at health care facilities and pharmacies.
According to a post from Christian Eiroa the Asylum Ogre Lancero is coming soon and measures 7 x 38. His post, “How is it that I let Mr. Tom Lazuka talk me into these silly 38 x 7 cigars?! I hate making them, I really do. I am convinced Tom Lazuka does it just to get under my skin. So, coming very soon, the OGRE Lancero.” We reached out to Tom Lazuka to find out […]
Earlier this week our own David Garofalo penned an article about the copy cats in the cigar industry, and one could say Rocky Patel is following in the footsteps of Drew Estate which unveiled pipes from Tsuge last year. According to an email sent out to retailers today, Rocky Patel will be introducing several lines of luxury pipes. The limited supply will be showcased at the Rocky Patel Booth at IPCPR. According to the email, […]
According to a report at CQ Roll Call, the House Appropriations Committee’s fiscal 2016 Agriculture spending bill includes a provision that would limit the FDA’s ability to regulate products. The provision is in Section 747, and would change the date introduced in a 2009 law that said commercial tobacco products introduced after February 15th, 2007 would be subject to pre-market review. The provision would change that date by defining new tobacco products as those that enter […]