RoMa Craft Tobac, today announced that their 10th Anniversary event, WeaselFest 2020, is once again being delayed. The event had previously been re-scheduled from the Memorial Day weekend to the Labor Day weekend amidst global concerns regarding the CoVid-19/Coronavirus pandemic. Due to a recent surge of coronavirus cases in the region, the City of Austin and Travis County has issued a standing order that prohibits all events and community gatherings of more than 10 people […]
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The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and Cigar Rights of America (CRA) are pleased that a unanimous panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found flaws in the FDA’s Deeming Rule regulating cigars and held that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) did not do necessary work to show an effect of large cigar warning labels on reducing smoking rates. Judge Gregory G. Katsas notes in the opinion, “The […]
On the heels of the hugely successful 2019 launch of the Henry Clay War Hawk – which earned a 93 rating– Altadis U.S.A. is releasing the limited-edition Henry Clay War Hawk Rebellious Ltd. Ed. A collaboration between Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez, the Henry Clay War Hawk Rebellious Ltd. Ed. is handmade in Nicaragua. With just 1,200 boxes produced, shipping begins July 15 for this special cigar available in 20-count boxes. “We are extremely proud […]
In a series of press releases, Aganorsa Leaf has announced the Casa Fernandez Aniversario Cuban 109 and Supreme Leaf Toro for July 2020. For the third year in a row, Aganorsa Leaf has announced they will offer an exclusive blend of the ultra-premium Casa Fernandez Aniversario. This year’s edition is a 6.25″ x 54 box-pressed 109 head maduro. Using one hundred percent Aganorsa Leaf tobaccos and covered in their proprietary Aganorsa Shade Grown Corojo Maduro […]
Davidoff has announced the limited edition “Special 53 – Capa Dominicana” in a unique 53-ring gauge Perfecto format crafted solely of tobaccos from the Dominican Republic is set to return this July. First achieved in 2002 when growing the refined wrapper leafs in the Dominican Republic was deemed impossible. “It is the pioneering spirit of our founder Zino Davidoff that the craftsmen at Davidoff relentlessly seek to mirror in their daily achievements. When challenged with […]
Skip Martin & Mike Rosales started RoMaCraft 10 years ago and to celebrate, this year the company is set to release the CRAFT 2020 to 10 accounts who are believed to be getting between 100-150 boxes each. The cigars measure 5.75 x 46 and while the blend isn’t being disclosed, the wrappers consist of Broadleaf/Ecuador Habano and Connecticut/San Andres. The cigars are expected to ship late June, 2020. Limited to 1500 boxes of 10 with […]
In part three of a five part series, CLE takes us inside the factory to show us that cigar rolling has resumed using the same time old traditions. However, in this era of COVID-19 some changes have occurred to the rolling room layout as is showcased here. Due to social distancing it is interests to note there are less bunchers and rollers on the floor due to spacing required to continue operations. This would definitely […]
In part two of a five part video series, CLE takes us into their factory in Danli, Honduras to show us how they retrofitted it for safety due to COVID-19. The new changes ensure the safety of their factory workers, families and consumers. During the shut down the company worked on a new manual for bio-security protocols and today they take you behind the scene to show you these measures.
After 2 months of their Honduras operation being shutdown, C.L.E Cigar Company has announced that they are back and better than ever. Over the next couple of days they will be releasing a video showcasing the measures being followed to keep their workers and families safe after being named the model factory in the country. The county which has reported 2,600 cases attributes their success to a strict lockdown that included curfews and the complete […]
The Premium Cigar Association announced today it will cancel the PCA Convention and Trade Show that was scheduled to take place July 10-14, 2020 at the Sands/Venetian Convention Center and Hotel due to public health and safety concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “After much deliberation and careful discussions of every aspect of our annual convention and trade show, the PCA Board and the Associate Member Advisory Board have made the difficult decision to […]