It’s a party as we are joined by the Head of Consumer Marketing for Altadis USA, Brad Winstead as we fire up a cigar from the March Care Package. We will discuss and smoke the Montecristo Nicaragua Series. We will look at the footprint of Altadis and discuss the cigars within their portfolio and perhaps get a sneak peek at what is coming this year. In the second hour the celebration continues as Barry turns […]
It’s that time of year when information about TAA releases begin to emerge. The Tobacconist Association of America is a group of retailers and manufacturers that gather each year in the early Spring. At the mini-trade show/networking event about a dozen or so exclusive releases are unveiled and one of the most notable releases each year comes from Crowned Heads. According to an email from Miguel Schoedel, this year Crowned Heads is once again teaming […]
The state of Texas has seen the proposal of HB 749 which would raise the tobacco possession age to 21 and would also require retailers to request ID from anyone under 30 years of age. The bill currently has nine sponsors including Rep. John Zerwas (R-28), Rep. Senfronia Thompson (D-141), Rep. J.D. Sheffield (R-59), Rep. Rafael Anchia (D-103), Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-130). Rep. Gina Calanni (D-132), Rep. Jessica Farrar (D-148), Rep. Eddie Lucio III (D-38) […]
The state of Delaware has joined the ranks of states looking to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21. SB25 would restrictsaccess to tobacco products and tobacco substitutes to individuals under age 21 by doing all of the following: 1. Prohibits sales of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes to individuals who are under 21. 2. Imposes a civil penalty for sales to individuals between the ages of 18 and 21. 3. Repeals the ability of a […]
In January 2019 a bill was proposed in the New Hampshire Legislature by Representative Timothy Horrigan (D-Strafford) that sought to create a tax on premium cigars at the rate of 65.03 percent of the wholesale price. On the morning of February 27, 2019 a voice vote was held in the New Hampshire Senate where House Bill 438 was defeated 293-58. All 53 votes in favor of the tax were made by Democrat. A full list of […]
The state of Tennessee has seen a bill introduced by State Senator Rosalind Kurita (I-22) that would raise the tobacco age in the state from 18 to 21. In addition the new bill would make tobacco possession for those under 21 a Class C Misdemeanor. In the state, a Class C misdemeanor is punishable by up to 30 days in jail and up to a $50 fine. In an article that appeared in the MTSU […]
If you listened to The Cigar Authority this past weekend we smoked the CLE Connecticut in the 11/18 size during the second hour. The size of the cigar is named for the birthday of Christian Eiroa’s mother on November 18. We raved about the cigar on the show and I enjoyed it so much I opted to make it the feature review on The Cigar Authority today. Cigar Review: CLE Connecticut Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Length: 6″ […]
Every week on The Cigar Authority we give flavor notes for the cigar we smoke. At the suggestion of a listener we present to you the great blind spice off. Can the boys tell you the name of the spice by the smell and taste of it or will they fall flat on their faces? We will light up the Rocky Patel Sungrown Maduro, and while we were supposed to be joined by the local […]
In the land of Altria, the state of Virginia a movement began to raise the tobacco purchase age only a month ago. The measure came as no surprise to many with their ear to the ground in the tobacco industry as one of the biggest tobacco companies actually is part of the Tobacco 21 movement. The bill raced through the legislative bodies where HB 2478 passed in the House of Delagates by a 62-32 vote […]
According to Davidoff the Escurio is inspired by Rio, the soul of Brazil, and in the rhythms, intrigue, and rich experiences of its nights. And, just like an adventurous evening in this vibrant city, this complex and original cigar will carry you along on a taste adventure with unexpected twists and turns. Today we choose to fire up the Petit Robusto a cigar that is even smaller then the name implies. It’s our choice due […]