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News: Connecticut Company Sues La Flor Dominicana

The Connecticut-based cigar company “Connecticut Valley Tobacconist” has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against La Flor Dominicana. The plaintiff (Connecticut Valley Tobacconist) has also filed suit against Harry’s Smoke Shop, a cigar shop that carries both brands in Philadelphia. The plaintiffs are seeking the destruction of infringing products, plus compensatory and punitive damages The complaint states that the plaintiff created the Mysterioso brand of […]

August 26, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

News: Drew Estate Unveils “Tienda Exclusiva by Willy Herrera” for Barrister Cigars

Drew Estate Unveils “Tienda Exclusiva by Willy Herrera” for Barrister Cigars Miami, FL – Drew Estate Tobacco Co. announced today the release of the first “Tienda Exclusiva by Willy Herrera”, a concept cigar by Willy Herrera. Made at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate in extremely small batches, the Tienda Exclusiva line is specially crafted for one retailer per release, with only a few releases scheduled per year. The inaugural “Tienda Exclusiva by Willy Herrera” blend […]

August 25, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

News: IPCPR Convention Heading to Chicago?

While we all know that the IPCPR Convention will be in New Orleans in 2015, and that it is widely believed that in 2016 it will return to Las Vegas the door has been opened for the convention to head back to Chicago. A new law would allow the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont (Just outside of Chicago) to hold a tobacco trade show. The Governor of Illinois Pat Quinn signed the law […]

August 23, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

News: Fuente Family Affair

THE GUAYABERA LADY FOUNDATION AND THE FUENTE FAMILY PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE 3RD ANNUAL “HAVANA NIGHTS” The “Fuente Family Affair” event hits South Florida this October 25, 2014 (Miami, FL) August 21, 2014— Miami is no stranger to amazing events. But few are charged with such a powerful message and such a dynamic group of supporters. The Inaugural Havana Nights – “A Fuente Family Affair” event was held in 2012. The fete was unforgettable to many, […]

August 21, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

News: Nat Sherman Rooftop Lounge

With all the smoking bans lately, it’s good to see that there are still places to enjoy a cigar in NYC. NEW YORK, August 21, 2014 – The Knickerbocker Hotel and Nat Sherman have announced that the celebrated tobacconist will operate a signature cigar lounge on the rooftop of the famed New York hotel, slated to open Fall 2014. The two New York legends have joined forces to provide visitors and locals with an unmatched New York experience that seamlessly […]

August 21, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

News: FDA Regulations, What is Next?

A lot of people have reached out to me and asked now that the commenting period is over, what comes next in regards to FDA regulations? Well according to an article posted by the Executive Director of CSPnet.com a website for connivence stores, the following happens. After the dust settled from the public commenting period, a total of 82,000 comments were received. The comment period was Step 6 in a nine-step process. The law requires the FDA to […]

August 20, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

News: Art Basel May Lose Davidoff As Sponsor

The giving nature of the cigar industry in one that is second to none. From the consumers who organize events for Wounded Warriors and other fundraisers to the giving nature of the cigar manufacturers themselves. One of these projects is Art Basel, of which Davidoff is responsible for 25% of the tournament budget. However, due to a new pending Swiss law, the luxury cigar manufacturer might have to withdraw from the Swiss Fair they begun taking […]

August 19, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

News: Davidoff Limited Art Edition

Davidoff is proud to unveil the first Limited Art Edition, featuring the works of the Davidoff Art Initiative’s first resident Dominican Artist: critically acclaimed Caribbean artist, Quisqueya Henríquez. Launched in 2012, the Davidoff Art Initiative supports contemporary art and up and coming artists from the Caribbean. The compositions created by Henríquez for the Davidoff Limited Art Edition call to mind the intricate handcraft of cigar making and evoke the multiple phases involved in the tradition […]

August 18, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

News: Fuente Anejo Line Expanded

News came out to today the Arturo Fuente Anejo line will be getting a new size. The figurado which measures 6 5/8 x 44 will begin to ship to retailers in mid-September. The Fuente Anejo was originally crafted in 1998 when Hurricane George hit the Dominican Republic. Many of the curing barns owned by the Fuente family were damaged and the cigar was created when Carlos Fuente Jr. feared he would not have enough tobacco […]

August 18, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

News: Scandinavian Tobacco Group Stock

In the early hours of the morning stateside, news came from Copenhagen that the world’s largest cigar manufacturer was set to enter the stock market. The stock will be publicly offered on the Nasdaq OMX Copanhagen exchange. According Jorgen Tandrup the chairman of STG “A listing of Scandinavian Tobacco Group is a good opportunity. Stock market looks good at the moment.” In addition to being the world’s largest cigar manufacturer, STG is also the world’s […]

August 18, 2014 by The Cigar Authority

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