The Board of Health in Westminster, Massachusetts is proposing a ban of ALL tobacco products and electronic cigarettes, electronic cigars and electronic pipes. Under the Massachusetts statutes, the local board of health is authorizes to adopt “reasonable” regulation to protect the health of citizens. A hearing will be held on November 12, 2014. Westminster, Massachusetts is home to 7,000 residents over 37.3 square miles and was founded in 1737. UPDATE 11/12: The Westminster Board of Health […]
The Alec Bradley Mundial has the distinction of being the first cigar launched into space at an event that took place in 2013 during the IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. The word Mundial translates to World and the cigar is available in 5 sizes with each box containing 20 cigars. Its continuing mission is to explore new humidors and boldly go where no cigar has gone before. Cigar: Alec Bradley Mundial Size: Punta Lanza No. 6 […]
A proposal to ban tobacco sales in the Cayuga County village of Union Springs was introduced to residents on Tuesday Night. The village is looking to create a law that would make the sale of tobacco products a class B misdemeanor. The New York Penal code denotes that the a class B misdemeanor is punishable by up to a year in jail. The village officials were inspired by the town of Westminster, Massachusetts which is […]
Drew Estate Releases Liga Privada Único Serie Ratzilla To Drew Diplomat Retailers Miami, FL – Drew Estate announced today that the Liga Privada Único Serie Ratzilla would be launched as a limited holiday release to retailers participating in Drew Estate’s Drew Diplomat Retailer Program. Retailers who participate in the Drew Diplomat program are given priority allocations on new cigar releases, limited editions, and commemorative cigars and products. Diplomat retailers are also granted access to Drew […]
Back at the IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas this past summer the Nestor Miranda Collection was officially unveiled by Miami Cigar & Company. We reviewed the Connecticut and Maduro version of this cigar and today we take a look at the Habano. The cigars are made at the My Father Factory in Esteli, Nicagua with whom Nestor Miranda has a long relationship. Cigar: Nestor Miranda Collection Size: 4.5 x 50 (Robusto) Wrapper: Habano Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua, Brazil, Honduras Strength: Medium […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for cigar smokers who like to collect limited edition Fuente’s. At Two Guys Smoke Shop we got our order in of Anejo, 858 Sungrown and Between the lines. While the S 858 sold out in minutes, we still have a nice selection of Anejo cigars left at the time of this review going up and Between the Lines as well. In September of 1998, Hurricane Georges tore through […]
Davidoff’s anticipated release celebrating The Chinese Year of the Sheep is due to hit cigar stores any day now, and accompanying them will be some high-end accessories that are simply stunning. The Davidoff Year of the Sheep Ashtray was designed by Chinese designer Chen Jiang and is made of porcelain. The surface is tested and tapered reminiscent of the horns of sheep. It is an imposing piece appealing to the generous personality of the Sheep […]
As we reported a few weeks back, the island state of Tasmania which is part of the Commonwealth of Australia is looking to end tobacco use. This Wednesday a bill will be read before the Parliament which would make it illegal to purchase tobacco if born after the year 2000. The new bill will prevent anyone new from smoking thus ending tobacco use on the island over time. The historic bill would impose penalties to anyone […]
With laws changing the way we can enjoy a fine cigar, Rocky Patel is releasing Prohibition. The cigars which have been featured at an exclusive two-day launch event at Two Guys Smoke Shop concluded with a live broadcast of The Cigar Authority from Seabrook, NH. We spoke and share our opinions on the new blends featuring your choice of different wrappers. Join David Garofalo, Jessica Tyann, Max Bichler & Barry Stein.
One of the surprises this year for me is a brand from United Cigar called Fleur de la Reine. It is a cigar that I never heard of until I moved to New Hampshire, and United Cigar is a brand that you should begin to hear a lot about in 2015. According to their website, “Bold and rich with spicy, full flavor, Fleur de la Reine is made up of a blend of Honduran and […]