The following press release was submitted by Nate McIntyre who has been a sales representative in the cigar industry for many years. In the past he was with House of Emilio and today he serves as a representative for Cubanacan cigars. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 23rd, 2015 Nashville, Tennessee: “After years of both retail Cigar sales, part-time sales, full-time sales, and many thousands of miles of travel across the Southeast and numerous other […]
An Open Letter… If you’re a Candidate for President of the United States The following message was sent from CRA Executive Director Glynn Loope, to each declared candidate for President, in both national parties. If you are a declared candidate for President of the United States, this message is for you. 29 – That’s the magic number. That’s the number of electoral votes represented by Florida, and the path to ‘29’ is with the approximate […]
This year at the 2015 IPCPR in New Orleans when many retailers and manufacturers went to ship products via FedEx they were asked if the packages contained tobacco due to restrictions prohibiting the shipment of tobacco. It turns out this was a precursor for what was about to come. The Cigar Authority has reached out to IPCPR and spoke with Matt Dogali via email where it has been confirmed that starting January 1st, 2016 that […]
Foundation Cigar Company to Ship Debut Brand El Güegüense / “The Wise Man” Foundation Cigar Company announced its debut brand at this year’s International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association Show in New Orleans and will begin shipping to retailers throughout the country over the next week and a half. El Güegüense (pronounced: L – Wha –When-say) is an indigenous word meaning, “The Wise Man.” The brand is based on a Nicaraguan folklore masterpiece and […]
ROOM101 ICHIBAN EXCLUSIVE HEADED TO TINDERBOX WALDORF LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 21st, 2015 – Room101, the Los Angeles based luxury lifestyle brand owned by Matt Booth, is proud to announce the latest addition to their bespoke retailer exclusive series, the new Room101 Ichiban Monstro. The sixth release in the Ichiban Series is a beefy 60-ring gauge format developed for Tinderbox in Waldorf, Maryland is currently available for sale. The cigar is medium-bodied and […]
New York City, September 18, 2015—Colibri Group announces the launch of the Colibri Boss, the world’s first triple-flame cigar lighter with a swing-out, double guillotine cigar cutter. The Colibri Boss is the company’s latest cigar lighter-cutter-in-one accessory, a format the company pioneered in the 1990s. The Boss is built on state-of-the-art technology and design—featuring an integrated dual blade cigar cutter that swings out from the back of the instrument and a pyramidal jet flame system […]
News is traveling among industry insiders that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) intends to deliver the final Deeming Rules to the White House Office of Management & Budget next week. The news comes from the Washington “rumor mill” which is abuzz with the topic today. As a result some manufacturers have mentioned this via social media accounts and the CRA has emailed its corporate benefactors to alert them including the outline of their […]
Kafie 1901 Cigars announces November 01, 2015 release of Ecuador Sumatra blend. Kafie Cigars is excited to announce the addition of their new Ecuador Sumatra blend. Owner, Dr. Gaby Kafie states …. “We are getting set to offer connoisseurs three all time popular blends with this addition.” The company started its platform with a Cuban seed Habano maduro, then added an Ecuador Connecticut blend to their boutique cigars portfolio. With the introduction of this new colorado shade […]
According to Reuters, President Barack Obama has nominated a leading cardiologist and researcher for the position of FDA Commissioner. Dr. Robert Califf joined the FDA in January as Deputy Commissioner. Before the position becomes official Dr. Califf will go before the Senate for a confirmation hearing and industry observers do not expect him to face much opposition. If confirmed by the Senate Dr. Califf would replace Dr. Stephen Ostroff, who has served as acting commissioner […]
Boca Raton, FL- Prime Cigar & Wine Bar, Boca Raton’s premier cigar bar and lounge, is proud to announce that it has partnered with Altadis U.S.A, one of the world’s top premium cigar manufacturers, to bring a new cigar bar and lounge to Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. Expected to open early 2016, Casa de Montecristo by Prime Cigar & Whiskey Bar will offer fine wines, spirits, and a large walk-in humidor offering an extensive array of individual cigar offerings […]