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Legislation Week In Review XV

Each week we share some of the news that comes across our desk about upcoming legislation.. This week we have stories from California, Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania. California – The Recreation and Parks Department in Santa Maria will take up the issue of smoking in parks in an upcoming meeting this July. In 2009 the city tried to ban smoking in parks but it was rejected via KEYT3 – https://www.keyt.com/news/Santa-Maria-Works-to-Revamp-Tobacco-Rules/39520978 Massachusetts – In Brockton, the […]

May 13, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Fratello Cigars To Launch Bianco IV at IPCPR In June

Today Omar de Frias, owner of Fratello Cigars announced a line extension to the Fratello Bianco line, the Bianco IV. The Bianco blend debuted at the 2015 IPCPR New Orleans trade show with three vitolas: Bianco I (6 ¼ x 44) Bianco II (6 x 50) Biacno III (5×56) Upcoming Vitola in July, 2016 Bianco IV (6 ½ x 54) The Fratello Bianco IV will be released in July 2016 at the IPCPR Trade Show. “We […]

May 13, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Padron Serie 1926 Natural TAA No. 48 Cigar Review

Today’s cigar is an exclusive to the members of the Tobacconist Association of America. The TAA No. 48 arrived last week in its Maduro format which we reviewed, and this week saw the arrival of the Natural. With the FDA Regulations this week one has to wonder about future limited TAA releases and if this could be among the last. The 1926 blend was created in 2002 to celebrate Jose O. Padron’s 75th birthday. Cigar Review: Padron […]

May 13, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Kafie Trading Co. Introducing Kafie 1901 Coffee To Support CRA

In light of the recent news delivered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding total regulation of the premium cigar industry, our family has decided to take action, but we need your help. We cannot do this alone. Earlier this year, we decided to introduce to market a specialty grade organic coffee from Honduras. Our family has been in the coffee business since 1933 in Honduras. Our new line “Kafie 1901 Coffee” is intended […]

May 13, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Illinois Shoots Down Proposal To Raise Smoking Age

First there was Hawaii, then there was California. Illinois will not make three, as the Illinois Senate voted against a measure to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21 in the state. The legislation which was sponsored by Democratic Senator John Mulroe of Chicago failed by a 23-25 vote. The measure was hotly debated with those against it providing the voice of reason that if you are old enough to join the military you should […]

May 12, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

La Flor Dominicana Perfecto Habano Review

With Litto Gomez and Jon Carney coming to town next week for the launch of the La Flor Dominicana TAA 48th, we reached into our archives with a cigar that was originally reviewed in November. The Habano Perfecto continues to be one of my favorite cigars from their portfolio and thankfully where I work still has these in stock. Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana Size: 5 5/8 x 54 (Perfecto) Wrapper: Habano Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic Strength: […]

May 12, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) Responds Against FDA

There is some support for tobacco in the United States Congress, especially from Congressman Tom Cole who is helping the fight against the nanny state with his support of FY17. In a press release Congressman Cole states, “The FDA’s announcement today that it plans to regulate all tobacco products is just another example of the Obama Administration’s regulatory overreach and nanny-state mentality,” said Cole. “This regulation takes an overly-broad approach to regulating these products. While we can […]

May 12, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

IPCPR Launches Legislative Toolbox To Understand New Rules

Today the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) launched an FDA Toolbox on their newly designed Legislative Center. The FDA Toolbox serves as a resource to help you better understand, comply with, and combat the new FDA regulations whether you are a retailer, manufacturer, or consumer of premium tobacco products. The IPCPR encourages you to utilize the FDA Toolbox resource throughout the coming years as the FDA regulations are implemented. The web page will be […]

May 11, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

AVO To Turn The Tempo with Syncro Nicaragua Fogata

Inspired by the worldly lifestyle of cigar legend Avo Uvezian, AVO Cigars turns up the tempo with a second release under the highly-rated Syncro Series – the new Syncro Nicaragua Fogata. Having savored the spicy, sweet notes from Isla Ometepe, the AVO Syncro Series now ventures deeper into the rugged landscape of Nicaragua – collecting and composing wilder, richer, more intense flavors. Venturing north into the dark, mountainous soils of Nicaragua’s Esteli and Condega regions, […]

May 11, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

La Gran Llave Corona Extra Cigar Review

Way back in February, Michael Argenti contacted The Cigar Authority with news that he would be coming back to the cigar industry with a new cigar called La Gran Llave which translates The Big Key. Before his return to the industry Michael was partners with Kiki Berger who passed away in 2014 at the age of 56. One of the most popular cigars from that partnership was the Entubar which featured ligero tobacco sticking out from […]

May 11, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

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