Judge Mehta of US District Court of Washington has issued a ruling that provides a temporary win for the cigar industry. In his 38 page ruling, Judge Mehta ruled, “The court therefore remands the Final Deeming Rule to the FDA to consider developing a streamlined substantial equivalence process for premium cigars. The court further enjoins the FDA from enforcing the premarket review requirements against premium cigars, as those products are defined in the August 2020 […]
Two Guys Smoke Shop of Salem NH, Seabrook NH and Nashua NH is heartbroken to announce that their 35th Anniversary Party, which they have been doing consistently since their 8th Anniversary in 1993, which was scheduled for September 16, 2020 has been postponed. Due to the Governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker’s, order lowering the amount of people gathering in one place. “I am heartbroken” said David Garofalo, owner, and founder of Two Guys Smoke Shop, “we […]
Not many businesses can enjoy the opportunity to celebrate a 200-year storied tradition. Manifatture Sigaro Toscano did it in 2018. To celebrate this momentous milestone, MST launched an extraordinary product: TOSCANO® Duecento. The cigar, two hundred millimeters in length, signifies two hundred years of tradition and Italian craftsmanship, wrapped in the smoke spires of a commemorative cigar, embraced and warmed by the skillful burn that only the cigar rollers in MST’s Lucca factory can create. […]
Davidoff is looking for a new Chief Financial Officers as Douglas Laue has left the company after serving nine years at the position joining the company in 2011. Unlike most people in our industry that jump from company to company, Mr. Laue has taken a position outside the industry. New Nautical Coatings, Inc., parent company of Sea Hawk Paints, Blue Water Marine Paints, Flexdel/Aquagard Paints and Hawk Epoxy announced the appointment of Doug Laue to […]
The following press release comes from Joshua Habursky, Director Director of Federal Affairs, Premium Cigar Association & J. Glynn Loope, Executive Director, Cigar Rights of America. Every election matters. Every two and four years, we seem to hear that a lot. But this time, it’s really serious, especially if you enjoy, sell or make premium cigars. The premium cigar industry has come too far, made such progress, and has a feeling of momentum in the campaign against […]
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and Cigar Rights of America (CRA) are pleased that a unanimous panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found flaws in the FDA’s Deeming Rule regulating cigars and held that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) did not do necessary work to show an effect of large cigar warning labels on reducing smoking rates. Judge Gregory G. Katsas notes in the opinion, “The […]
On the heels of the hugely successful 2019 launch of the Henry Clay War Hawk – which earned a 93 rating– Altadis U.S.A. is releasing the limited-edition Henry Clay War Hawk Rebellious Ltd. Ed. A collaboration between Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez, the Henry Clay War Hawk Rebellious Ltd. Ed. is handmade in Nicaragua. With just 1,200 boxes produced, shipping begins July 15 for this special cigar available in 20-count boxes. “We are extremely proud […]
With the 2020 Premium Cigar Association trade show canceled due to COVID-19, JRE Tobacco has pushed up the release date of Aladino Cameroon. The cigar which was supposed to be showcased at the annual trade show was released to a few key accounts in mid-May. Now according to Justo Eiroa, the cigars are en-route to the states and should clear customs the week of June 9th. The company plans to start shipping them to retailers […]
In a series of press releases, Aganorsa Leaf has announced the Casa Fernandez Aniversario Cuban 109 and Supreme Leaf Toro for July 2020. For the third year in a row, Aganorsa Leaf has announced they will offer an exclusive blend of the ultra-premium Casa Fernandez Aniversario. This year’s edition is a 6.25″ x 54 box-pressed 109 head maduro. Using one hundred percent Aganorsa Leaf tobaccos and covered in their proprietary Aganorsa Shade Grown Corojo Maduro […]
Davidoff has announced the limited edition “Special 53 – Capa Dominicana” in a unique 53-ring gauge Perfecto format crafted solely of tobaccos from the Dominican Republic is set to return this July. First achieved in 2002 when growing the refined wrapper leafs in the Dominican Republic was deemed impossible. “It is the pioneering spirit of our founder Zino Davidoff that the craftsmen at Davidoff relentlessly seek to mirror in their daily achievements. When challenged with […]