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First Look: Sobremesa by Steve Saka

Sobremesa is set to ship over the coming days and while the word has no precise English translation it basically means “over the table”. It is an idiom used in Latin cultures to describe the leisurely time spent tableside after you have finished dining, but before you rise. It is the experience of lingering casually with friends and family in conversation, relaxing, drinking, smoking and enjoying each other’s company. Sobremesa is one of life simplest pleasures. Available […]

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Pura Soul Maduro & Barber Pole Shipping Now

At the 2015 IPCPR in New Orleans, Robert Wright announced a third and fourth release within the Pura Soul portfolio. Both blends are from Honduras and use tobacco from the Jamastran Valley region produced by the Eiroa family. The first of the new releases is a Maduro wrapped, Corojo blend available in three sizes. The 5 x 50, 6 x 54 and 7 x 64 sticks will carry a MSRP ranging from $7.65 and $9.45 […]

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Cigars for Warriors & Two Guys Smoke Shop Launches Cigar Drive

Two Guys Smoke Shop & Cigars for Warriors – CIGAR BOX DRIVE (New Hampshire) – Two Guys Smoke Shop, a three store chain of cigar shops in New Hampshire with locations in Salem, Seabrook and Nashua have begun a Full Cigar Box Drive for Operation Cigars for Warriors. Cigars for Warriors top priority is collecting then dispersing premium cigars to American Service Men and Women serving in combat zones (Air, Land and Sea). As a […]

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Johnny Tobacconaut Cigar Review

When the cigar was first reported ,the name Johnny Tobacconaut intrigued me as it reminded for some odd reason of Saturday Morning cartoons from when I was a kid. When shows like Speed Buggy, Scooby Doo, The Jetsons, Josie and the Pussycats, Hong Kong Phooey and many others had my interest on Saturday mornings. I’m not sure why, but it just did. I’ve been waiting for a day to smoke this, and after the headache […]

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Davidoff Year of the Monkey Shipping November 2nd

Each year Davidoff releases a cigar to celebrate the Chinese New Year, and this year they follow suit with the Davidoff Year of the Monkey which is set to ship November 2nd. According to Davidoff, “With a cigar in the hand and a twinkle in the eye, you won’t find a more entertaining companion to celebrate the Chinese New Year with than the Monkey. For the Monkey, there is never a dull moment. They, like […]

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Davidoff of Geneva USA & Blend Bar Cigar Partnership

Davidoff of Geneva USA and Blend Bar Cigar Reveal New Partnership Davidoff of Geneva USA and Blend Bar Cigar are pleased to announce a strategic partnership, beginning with the opening of a second location in Nashville, TN later this year. This will be the first partnership of an Appointed Merchant incorporating the “Davidoff of Geneva – since 1911” look and feel. Building on a previous partnership of over five years, Davidoff and Blend began its […]

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Davidoff Unveils New Tampa Exclusive

Davidoff Cigars Unveils Davidoff Tampa Exclusive: Unique Cigars Tailor Made Exclusively for New Boutique To celebrate the grand opening of Davidoff of Geneva since 1911 Tampa, Davidoff Cigars has unveiled the new Exclusive Edition Tampa. A collaboration between Davidoff Cigars and Jeff Borysiewicz, the cigar will be exclusively available at the new boutique location opening later this year. The Davidoff Exclusive cigars that make up this edition are as unique and distinctive as the city […]

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The OMB Has The FDA Regulations In Hand, What Does It Mean?

Last night I must of fielded about 2 dozen text messages and at least that many private messages on Facebook asking what the FDA regulations are and what is the OMB. I’ll be honest with you a lot of the process is something I had to research and teach myself last night but here goes… We have known that the FDA was looking to regulate cigars, pipe tobacco, e-cigarettes, hookah and more since April of […]

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Cigar Rights of America Emails Supporters On Today’s FDA News

In addition to the following email sent to the supporters of the CRA; The Cigar Rights of America has also shared how they plan to go about the potential regulations. We have omitted that from this posting. From the CRA: Today, The White House Office of Management & Budget (OMB) – Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs published that they have received a Draft Final Rule for deeming cigars subject to federal regulation. As you […]

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FDA Deeming Regulations Now In Hands Of OMB *Updated*

This morning sources to The Cigar Authority informed us that the White House Office of Management and Budget has received a copy of the final FDA Deeming Regulations. The document which was rumored to be in their hands for more than a week has been officially acknowledged. While the information contained within the document has not yet been made public as changes could be made by the OMB, The Cigar Authority will work to bring […]

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