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 […]
DANIEL MARSHALL REVEALS ONE-OF-A-KIND WBC CHAMPIONSHIP HUMIDOR Rare humidor designed in conjunction with the World Boxing Council Los Angeles, Calif. (September 8, 2015) – A Special Edition World Boxing Council (WBC) Humidor is now available for purchase from the Daniel Marshall collection. This extremely unique humidor was designed in collaboration with the WBC and showcases the exquisite WBC World Championship Title Belt. The original WBC plate rests atop a gilded plate of 24 karat gold. This […]
IPCPR Announces Staffing Changes Columbus, GA -September 9, 2015 – The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) is pleased to announce that Mark Mann will joining the staff of IPCPR in the role of Exhibit and Sponsorship Account Manager. He will assume the day to day responsibility for the sales and servicing of exhibitors and sponsors participating in IPCPR’s annual trade show and convention. IPCPR’s CEO, Mark Pursell, stated that, “We are thrilled to […]
According to their Facebook page, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust will ship their initial orders to select purveyors on the estimated date of November 1st, 2015. According to the posting all orders will be truncated though retailers will receive an equitable share of their first order with the balance to be fulfilled ASAP. The posting goes on to say that the company received “5-fold” the amount of orders at the IPCPR than they anticipated and that Steve […]