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Zino To Present Graphic Leaf Humidor Collection

Modern Cigar Living – Zino is set to present its new Graphic Leaf Humidor Collection Basel, November 2015. This new Zino Graphic Leaf Humidor Collection is inspired by tobacco leaves, the very essence of cigars. “This new Zino collection will delight aficionados looking for contemporary humidors to take the utmost care of their fine cigars. These bright and dynamic designs reveal in a surprising and unique way the tobacco leaves’ grain, veins and structure,” explained […]

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Miami Cigar & Company Ships Coffee Break

COFFEE BREAK by TATIANA NOW SHIPPING Miami Cigar & Company, one of the originators of the flavored premium cigar is ready to ship Coffee Break by Tatiana, which was introduced this past July at the 2015 IPCPR in New Orleans. The Coffee Break by Tatiana is a 100% handmade premium cigar, made in the Dominican Republic. The Coffee Break will come in three different flavor variations: CORRETTO Blended to perfection, with notes of espresso and […]

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CLE Announces Shipping of Aladino Cigars

C.L.E. Cigar Company Announces Shipping of Aladino Cigars Miami, FL (November 18, 2015)—C.L.E. Cigar Company is proud to announce the shipment of the Aladino Cigars. These cigars made their debut at IPCPR 2015 but were not available to be shipped until now. The cigar is all Honduran with the tobacco grown by Julio Eiroa on the Jamastran Valley and rolled out of the Las Lomas Factory in Jamastran. “What the world needs is a true […]

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General Cigar Appoints New President and EVP

Scandinavian Tobacco Group Appoints New President for General Cigar and EVP for Handmade Cigars Globally Scandinavian Tobacco Group sets new management for its handmade cigar business. Regis Broersma becomes new President of General Cigar Company which is a leader in the US market for handmade and premium cigars. He succeeds Dan Carr who has stepped down and leaves the Group. Regis Broersma (38) is Dutch born and has a comprehensive, international background in sales, marketing […]

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C.L.E. Releases Eiroa First 20 Years

C.L.E. Cigar Company Announces Release of the Eiroa First 20 Years C.L.E. Cigar Company and Eiroa Cigars are proud to announce the shipment of the new Eiroa First 20 Year’s cigar. These cigars made their debut at IPCPR 2015 but were not available to be shipped until now. The cigar is all Honduran with the tobacco grown by Julio Eiroa on the Jamastran Valley and rolled out of the Aladino Factory in Danli, Honduras. The […]

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Davidoff Royal Robusto 10 Count Boxes Coming

Late last week Davidoff sent out an email to retailers announcing that the Royal Robusto which had been available in 50 count boxes will be available in time for the holidays as a smaller 10 count box. The Davidoff’s Royal Robusto Gifting Edition is expertly and meticulously crafted for life’s festive occasions. The cigars feature handpicked tobaccos from their master blender and are aged for a minimum of 10 years in small quantities. The Davidoff Royal […]

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General Cigar Company Terminates President Dan Carr

The Cigar Authority has received news from multiple credible sources that Dan Carr, President of General Cigar Company has been terminated. Dan Carr joined General Cigar in 1996 and was quickly promoted to VP of Sales. In 1999 with the acquisition of General Cigar’s mass market business he moved to Swedish Match as the North America VP of Sales. In 2004 he would receive a promotion to Senior VP of Sales and Marketing in North America […]

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La Flor Dominicana TCFKA “M” Returns For 2015 Holidays

The Cigar Formerly Known As Mysterio aka TCFKA “M” is set to return to retailer shelves this holiday season. According to an email sent out by La Flor Dominicana, the  2015 “M” Collectors Edition is back with a unique twist. The 2015 Edition features a Sumatra Oscuro wrapper from Ecuador with vintage fillers from La Flor Dominicana’s farms and is adorned with Ecuadorian Connecticut shade accents to add a unique touch of style and flavor. The cigars are now […]

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Nat Sherman 85th Anniversary Events Raises 100K

NAT SHERMAN CELEBRATES 85TH ANNIVERSARY WITH $100,000 CHARITABLE DONATION Iconic Tobacconist Hosts Charitable Dinner Series To Benefit Food Banks Across The U.S. NEW YORK (Nov. 11, 2015) – Nat Sherman, tobacconist to the World since 1930, announced that, in celebration of its 85thanniversary, the Company has raised over $100,000 for food banks and hunger-related charities across the country, including over $30,000 for City Harvest in New York City. The New York-based, family-owned company, raised funds […]

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FDA Issues First Product Marketing Orders

The following press release was released today by the FDA; and while the article pertains to Snus it is interesting to note how this could become part of the norm for cigars pending the OMB review of the FDA guidelines submitted. FDA issues first product marketing orders through premarket tobacco application pathway Following a rigorous, science-based review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that for the first time it has authorized the marketing […]

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