Indian Head boldly goes where no cigar has gone with the announcement of Anemoi (The name is pronounce a-nem-oy). The cigar is expected to debut at the 2019 IPCPR trade show and the company has sent over the following press release. Despite not being thought of as essential, the winds play a vital role in the growing of tobacco. They instruct us, by way of their direction, of the best spaces in which to grow […]
EL Artista Cigars has announced a new line extension for the David Ortiz line of cigars. “David’s brand recognition is growing across many of his projects,” states Radhames ‘Ram’ Rodriguez, President of El Artista Cigars, “and over the last 3 years we have seen good growth in the Big Papi cigar line and we want cigar fans to have something new.” Titled “The Slugger” after Ortiz’s signature Home Run style, the new brand is stronger […]
Omar de Frias has announced the release of a factory sealed fresh pack. The Fratello Space Fresh Pack features four cigars; two of which are new blends for the company, Sorella and Arlequin. The Space Fresh Pack will have two existing blends. Fratello Classico in its new format 6 x 50 and the existing Fratello Bianco II. Sorella features an Habano Ecuador wrapper, Indonesian Binder and Nicaragua and Dominican filler. Arlequin is featured in a […]
Plasencia Cigars, one of the world’s leading premium tobacco growers, announces the launch of Alma del Fuego, the third of five cigars that make up its signature Alma Series. The official debut will take place at this year’s International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) trade show, from June 28 – July 2 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. “We are beyond grateful and excited for the opportunity to […]
Miami Cigar & Company announced on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 that the legendary Don Lino Africa line will be showcased at IPCPR 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Anyone that knows Nestor knows his love of travel, and years ago his travels to the African continent inspired his creation of Don Lino Africa“, said Jason Wood, Miami Cigar & Company Vice President. “Africa was an extremely popular line for us, and it made sense as part […]
Davidoff, the renowned luxury cigar brand, announced this year’s Eighth Annual Golden Band Awards which will be dedicated to Davidoff’s best retailers in the industry. The celebration, honoring the American Golden Band Award Winners 2019, will be held on the evening of Sunday, June 30th, focusing on a unique cigar and culinary experience. Exceptional French delicacies inspired by a famed Michelin-star chef will be enjoyed by a few selected guests in an intimate setting with […]
You can now add Maryland to the growing list of states that have raised the tobacco purchase age to 21. On Monday May 13th, Maryland Republican Governor signed a bill raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in the state to 21-years-old with an exemption for active members the military. HB 1169 passed the House with a vote of 101-35 and the Senate with a vote of 32-13. The new law goes into effect October […]
Back in February 2019 the Arkansas legislature proposed a Tobacco 21 bill called HB 1980. That bill has passed the house by a vote of 31-1 and the Senate 66-9. The new bill bans the purchase of all tobacco products to those under 21 years old while providing an exemption to members of the military and smokers who turn 19 prior to the law taking effect on September 1, 2019. Arkansas is set to become […]
Earlier this year the legislative body of Vermont took up a tobacco 21 bill for 5th consecutive year. This time the Tobacco 21 bill passed the house by a vote of 124-14 after passing in the Senate. The bill now heads to the desk of Republican Governor Phil Scott who is expected to sign the bill pending a review. The new law will go into effect on September 1st, 2019. Under the new law selling […]
The state of Florida saw a bill that would raise the tobacco purchase age in the Sunshine state from 18 to 21 earlier this year. House Speaker Jose Oliva stated the House won’t pass the proposal after the Senate signed off on bill SB 1618. The bill which had the backing of JUUL labs which is partial owned by Altria the parent company of Nat Sherman contained a provision that would have prevented local governments […]