Modern Cigar Living – Zino is set to present its new Graphic Leaf Humidor Collection Basel, November 2015. This new Zino Graphic Leaf Humidor Collection is inspired by tobacco leaves, the very essence of cigars. “This new Zino collection will delight aficionados looking for contemporary humidors to take the utmost care of their fine cigars. These bright and dynamic designs reveal in a surprising and unique way the tobacco leaves’ grain, veins and structure,” explained […]
Robert Wright, the owner of Pura Soul cigars is someone I have known since I first took an interest in the cigar industry. Robert Wright the Jazz playing cigar maker has always been the same. Mild mannered, friendly, and supportive of those around him. When he rolled through New Hampshire last week we promised him we would take a look at his latest cigar to hit the shelves… The first of the new releases is […]
COFFEE BREAK by TATIANA NOW SHIPPING Miami Cigar & Company, one of the originators of the flavored premium cigar is ready to ship Coffee Break by Tatiana, which was introduced this past July at the 2015 IPCPR in New Orleans. The Coffee Break by Tatiana is a 100% handmade premium cigar, made in the Dominican Republic. The Coffee Break will come in three different flavor variations: CORRETTO Blended to perfection, with notes of espresso and […]
This week on The Cigar Authority we welcome the man who has been a guest more than anyone else, Victor Vitale and we talk Tortuga which was part of November Care Package… We also have a studio audience full of Freemasons and we talk to one of them to find out more about this secret society. Who knows we might just find out who killer Kennedy and where Hoffa is actually buried… Join us for […]
This Thursday the Kansas City City Council is set to take up a proposed ordinance that will raise the purchase age of tobacco to 21. The change is being pushed for by the Healthy KC Initiative, Chamber of Commerce and Blue Cross-Blue Shield. According to Council Member Scott Wagner, the move is expected to pass the full City Council hearing. UPDATE: 11/20: The measure passed with an 11-1 vote in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, KS […]
In 2014, Fratello Cigars launched The Boxer, a cigar that was available in one size; a 6.25 x 52 box pressed Torpedo. This year they announced a limited addition 5 pack of cigars referred to as The Boxer Series that is limited to 3,000 boxes. Inside each package which is designed to look like a cigar press contains the original boxer with 4 new sizes. Those sizes are: Boxerito (4.75 x 46); Boxista (5 x […]
In a move that circumvents the Democratic process, the City Council of San Antonio made changes to the municipal smoking ban without a public discussion or hearing. The council approved a ban that prohibits the use of tobacco in two of the cities highest traffic areas. It is now illegal to enjoy a legal product in the Main Plaza and Travis Park.
While the feds announced last week that they were looking to make all public housing smoke free, some cities have begun passing and enforcing such a ban. This week the Syracuse, NY public housing begins enforcing a smoke-free measure. Starting today, November 19, 2015 no one will be allowed to smoke at any of the properties that fall under the Syracuse Housing Authority jurisdiction. The measure effects 5,000 residents and a violation will be treated like a […]
Mayor Marty Walsh (D-Boston) is seeking to raise the tobacco purchase age from 18 to 21 and has submitted a plan to the Board of Health. If the measure is passed, the city would join 83 other communities in the state of Massachusetts to raise the legal age to purchase all tobacco and nicotine products from 18 to 21. According to WBUR, Boston’s NPR Station, Mayor Walsh said in a statement, “We know the consequences of […]
Originally available in 50 count boxes, the Davidoff Royal Robusto this week was released in 10 count boxes; just in time for the holidays. The Davidoff’s Royal Robusto Gifting Edition is expertly and meticulously crafted for life’s festive occasions. The Royal Robusto features handpicked tobaccos from the Davidoff master blender and is aged for a minimum of 10 years in small quantities and according to the Davidoff website, “Five rare, aged Ligero tobaccos blend to create Royal’s perfume, an […]