As the cigar industry waits for the FDA ruling on cigars, some new information has come out about some of the things that the FDA will be looking at when it comes to regulation. On February 22, 2016, the FDA announced that they were seeking to purchase a Cigar Smoking Machine with CO Analyzer. According to the document, they are seeking a smoking machine capable of smoking a 22.5mm cigar which would be between a 57 and […]
Oliva has sent out a letter to retailers that has announced a price increase. According to the letter; economic realities (cost of labor, far materials and shipping) have dictated a “modest price increase“. Effective March 1, 2016 there will be a 5% increase the MSRP of Serie G, Connecticut Reserve, Serie V, and Nub lines. The Flor de Oliva will go up 10%.
For the first time in history, Davidoff master blenders have collaborated with six of the world’s top chefs to create Davidoff’s latest cigar creation, the Davidoff Chefs Edition. The Davidoff Chefs Edition offers fine dining and an exceptional cigar for connoisseurs to enjoy after a culinary tour de force. This unique partnership with some of the world’s greatest chefs has inspired Davidoff master blenders to blend a truly memorable cigar. “When I first met with […]
Two Guys 31st Anniversary Cigar Dinner Date is Set – Let’s Make a Smoking Deal Salem NH – Two Guys Smoke Shop of Salem, Nashua, and Seabrook, New Hampshire will be celebrating its 31st Anniversary on September 28, 2016 by giving away $31,000 worth of cash and prizes in a smoking spin on 60’s television show Let’s Make a Deal which they will call Let’s Make a Smokin’ Deal. Two Guys, a very popular New […]
Humidification for the 21st Century Fresh from top to bottom. Kansas City, MO – February 22, 2016 XIKAR, Inc. proudly introduces the latest additions to their respected line of humidification devices. The HumiFan™ Humidor Air Circulator and PuroTemp® Digital Gauge Hygrometer incorporate state of the art technology to enhance and ensure the protection of your cigar investments. The HumiFan™ Humidor Air Circulator provides intermittent air circulation to prevent stagnant conditions inside a humidor. This redistribution […]
MOMBACHO CIGARS CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THE UNVEILING OF THE MAGNIFICO AND THE REVEALING OF THE NEW LIGA MAESTRO GRANADA, NICARAGUA. – (22 February 2016). The 10th Annual Mombacho Cigars Anniversary Party celebrated last January in the colonial city of Granada, Nicaragua was an eventful journey of camaraderie and passion for cigars. Mombacho Cigars, S.A. reaffirmed their esteem and gratitude to their retailers, partners, friends and family as they became part of this special celebration […]
Following the acclaimed Davidoff Nicaragua line, Davidoff Cigars launches its first ever Nicaraguan box pressed line, Davidoff “Nicaragua box pressed” — An Adventure for the Adventurous Basel, February 2016. This Nicaraguan Puro marks the first time Davidoff introduces a box pressed cigar. The new Nicaraguan box pressed line follows on the heels of the acclaimed Davidoff Nicaragua range – voted as Cigar Aficionado’s third top cigar of 2013 and Cigar Journal’s Best Brand/DR in 2015 […]
Miami, FL – The Eiroa Classic and Eiroa CBT Maduro cigars have a new packaging and they are shipping this week! Some retailors may be surprised to open up their shipments from C.L.E. Cigar Company this week, when they find the new packaging for the Eiroa Cigars enclosed in their shipments. “Although I have always thought the Eiroa boxes were beautiful, I fell in love with the packaging of the Eiroa First 20 Years and […]
Punch Rare Corojo Returns with A New Frontmark General Cigar announces that Punch Rare Corojo has begun making its annual return to retail. The seasonal collection welcomes a new, limited edition frontmark, while one of its original sizes will be retired this year. The 2016 release of Punch Rare Corojo marks the addition of Regalias Perfecto, a 7.25” x 54 perfecto, available exclusively as part of a trade offer. Regalias Perfecto will be packaged in […]
C.L.E. Cigar Releases TAA Exclusive Cigar – The C.L.E. Azabache Miami, FL – C.L.E. Cigar Company is launching a new TAA exclusive cigar this year at the TAA convention in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; the C.L.E. Azabache. Azabache, which translates into jet black, is a glistening coal that is often used in jewelry in the Cuban culture. This medium to full body Maduro cigar is delightfully creamy and will be available only to TAA members. “Last […]