Two Guys Smoke Shop of Salem, Nashua, and Seabrook, New Hampshire will be celebrating its 34th Anniversary on September 11, 2019 by giving away the ultimate all-expense paid VIP Trip for Six to Las Vegas. This trip will be complete with first class airfare to and from Las Vegas, a luxury suite for six people for 3 nights, luxurious dinners and even some unforgettable experiences like racing. Two Guys Smoke Shop, a very popular New […]
On February 4th, 2019 United Cigar, distributor of premium cigars in the United States announced that measures have been put into place to prevent counterfeiting of their premium line from Selected Tobacco; Atabey. “Over the last year we have heard whispers of counterfeit or unbanded Atabeys” said Oliver Nivaud of United Cigars. “Regretfully, these whispers have turned into a reality and a few mislead consumers have felt the effects. Atabey is hand-rolled in Costa Rica […]
Aganorsa Leaf Habano is back with a familiar new look. Formerly known as Aganorsa Leaf Tabsa Habano, the new name, band and presentation are intended to align the brand with the Corojo, Maduro, and Connecticut editions of the Aganorsa Leaf series which were repackaged last year. “One of the key goals of our packaging changes is to demonstrate clearly the variety of taste and aroma our cigars offer while maintaining an overall coherent look and […]
With Miami Cigar & Company celebrating their 30th Anniversary in 2019 the company has announced changes within its sales force. New England Sales Representative Willy Marante has been promoted to a full-time Sales Representative position in the company where he will now serve North Florida. In his farewell letter to New England retailers Marante states, “It has been such a pleasure to be your rep for the last two and a half years. When I was […]
In the state of Virginia Del. Chris Stolle, R-Virginia Beach has introduced a bill to ban the sale of all tobacco and nicotine products to anyone under the age of 21. The state of Virginia is major tobacco producer but it is also the home of Altria who has endorsed a national standard of 21. The bill has also gotten the support of Speaker of the House Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights. House Bill No. 2748 […]
Miami Cigar & Company announced on January 30, 2019 that they will be handling national distribution of Barrel Aged by Karl Malone. Introduced at IPCPR 2018, Barrel Aged by Karl Malone is a collaborative effort between the NBA legend and La Aurora Cigars, Santiago, Dominican Republic. “I’ve loved cigars and enjoying them with friends for most of my life,” stated Malone. “Guillermo and the wonderful people at La Aurora have been so kind to me […]
In the state of Wyoming, Representatives Zwonitzer (R-Laramie) and Nicholas (R-Laramie) along with Senators Pappas (R-Laramie) and Scott (R-Natrona) have proposed raising the tobacco in the state. House Bill 0218 contains the following language: (c) In addition to the other taxes imposed by this section, there is levied and assessed upon cigars, snuff and other tobacco products purchased or imported into this state by wholesalers for resale, except cigarettes and moist snuff taxed under this section, an […]
Last year the Michigan Legislature voted to remove the expiration date that capped the cigar tax at 50 cents. The current date of October 31, 2021 was struck from the bill and it was expected that now former Republican Michigan Governor Rick Snyder would sign it into law. However, just days before leaving office he opted to veto the measure. This year Senate Bill No. 58 has been introduced by Jim Runestad (R-15) and co-sponsored […]
A new bill has been introduced in Congress that could change how cigars are sold. The new bill proposed by Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) would modify the Jenkins act that would lead to the ban of all internet cigar sales. The bill which is entitled Youth Vaping Prevention Act of 2019 would modify the Jenkins Act which was last modified in 2009 when it became illegal to mail cigarettes across state lines. If H.R. 293 is […]
The Magnolia State has seen a bill introduced that would raise the tobacco purchase age from 18 to 21 in Mississippi. House Bill No. 507 has been introduced by Rep. Bryant W. Clark (D-47) if passed would go into effect on July 1, 2019. The proposed bill has fines up to $1,000 for retailers and up to $50 or up to 72 hours community service for those under age caught with tobacco. The bill which […]