In what seems like a constant bombardment of doom and gloom cigars news, there is some good news to report from Rock Hill, South Carolina. After a debate on how to regular smoking in the city’s 21 parks and recreational centers the City Council deadlocked at 3-3 to pass an ordinance. The proposal to ban smoking in city parks was originally proposed by the Parks and Recreation Commission last month. After the vote the commission […]
Back in 2011 Jaime Garcia released a limited edition that consisted of 15 cigars utilizing a Connecticut Broadleaf, with one cigar featuring an Ecuador Shade grown wrapper. Oddly enough everyone wanted that one shade grown wrapper. In 2012, the Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Limited Edition was the blend of that 16th cigar, and was limited to 2012 boxes. A few weeks back we had Jeremy Soares on The Cigar Authority podcast, and we smoked one […]
Davidoff Ladies‘ Masterclass in the Caribbean – Enjoying Cigars at Dunset Basel/Altos de Chavón (D.R.), March 2015. The first Ladies‘ Masterclass in the Caribbean was held by Oettinger Davidoff AG and Casa de Campo, Premier Resorts & Hotels, on 23 February 2015 in Altos de Chavón, La Romana, Dominican Republic. During the champagne reception, the Dominican Trio “Grupo Bien”, sang the most popular rancheros of the island and welcomed the ladies who wanted to learn […]
If Assemblymember J. Gary Prelaw-D has his way, ordering tobacco products in the state of New York could require that a proof of age statement be filled out and returned to mail order companies before an order can be sent. A.B.173 is summarized as requiring companies selling tobacco products over the internet to first send a form to individuals to sign stating that such individual is 18 years of age or older. Provides that upon receipt of […]
Last week we reported on a proposal to ban smoking in a motor vehicle with those under the age of 18 in the state of New Hampshire. In Illinois bill S.B. 729 was introduced earlier this year by Senator Ira Silverstein-D. If passed the bill would prohibit a person from operating or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while a person in the motor vehicle is smoking if a person under 18 years of […]
L’Atelier Imports announces the Limited Release, Côte d’Or. Although the market is filled with limited release cigars, L’Atelier Imports has brazened the landscape with only one project to date that would fall into that category, a limited run for IPCPR attendees known as Extension de la Racine. But when the Garcias offer you the opportunity to use a small amount of coveted Pelo de Oro from one of their farms, you don’t pass up the opportunity to create […]
Currently in the Health & Human Services committee is bill S.B. 648 which would raise the minimum purchase of tobacco in the state of Texas from 18 to 19. The bill was introduced by Juan Hinojosa-D, Joan Huffman-R and Carlos Uresti-D. If passed selling to those under 19 would result in a Class C misdemeanor with a fine of $500.00. It would also prohibit those under 19 from entering a humidor in the state. Texas […]
The town of Winchester, Massachusetts is about to take things to the next level if the Winchester Board of Health has their way. The board is holding a hearing tonight, March 9th that will ban the sale of flavored tobacco products. The board is also seeking to set minimum pricing on all cigars as well as prohibit smoke in workplaces, public places, and surrounding spaces of public buildings. If the law passes, Winchester will become […]
On Tuesday, the House Committee on Judiciary in the state of Hawaii advanced bill HB 385. This bill would raise the legal smoking and purchase age to 21 on the islands. According to the coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii they feel this measure is necessary to protect younger generations. Could you imagine how the men and women who died during Pearl Harbor would feel about this measure. How their sacrifices to our great nation would […]
According to Victor Vitale, the Tortuga Connecticut has shipped to retailers. Those retailers lucky enough to get them, are part of the lucky few as the cigar is now back ordered until April 10th, 2015 when the next shipment arrives stateside. The Tortuga Connecticut is available in 3 sizes; Suave (5 x 52), Elegante (6 x 54) and Regios (7.5 x 56). You can hear Victor Vitale talk about the brand on The Cigar Authority […]