This week we welcome to the studio Steve Saka; the owner of Dumbarton Tobacco & Trust as well as the creator of the much-anticipated release Sobremesa. We will smoke the first blend of the cigar that was not chosen while in the second hour we will smoke the official release and share with you our thoughts. We also welcome Derek “Acey” Stewart who is one of the founders of the hottest Facebook group devoted to […]
Today we conclude perfecto cigar week with a review of a cigar that is part of the perfecto family, a figurado. The definition of a perfecto is, “A cigar that is tapered on both ends. Some perfecto cigars have a nipple foot, or may have a uniform and gently tapering foot.” Today’s cigar fits that definition, but we invite you to debate the fact in the comments. Today’s cigar the Oliva V was introduced in […]
The least friendly place to smoke in the country is quickly becoming Manhattan Beach, California. Over the past year the city has passed an expanded smoking ban as well as prohibited smoking in multi-unit residences. This week the five members of the City Council voted unanimously to move forward with yet another piece of legislation by requiring retailers to have a permit to sell tobacco in addition to the one required by the state. The ordinance […]
Earlier in 2015, Zippo Manufacturing Company sold the trademark rights and usage of the Zippo “BLU” brand to Lorillard Tobacco Company. Since then Zippo has continued to manufacturer and sell the lighter as, the Zippo Butane Pocket Lighter. According to a letter sent to retailers, Zippo has announced that after a thorough evaluation of future sales and the increased difficulty in sourcing components, the significant increase in the cost of components, the cost of re-branding […]
The Town Council of China Grove, North Carolina passed a ban on smoking by a unanimous vote. The measure which bans smoking in any local government-owned building or park owned, leased, operated or occupied by the Town of China Grove came without a discussion, public comments or the Town Council addressing it. Parks owned by the Town of China Grove inlaid Cannon Park, Little League Fields, Hannah Park Village Grove Park, Westhaven Park and also […]
When you decide to dedicate a week to perfecto shaped cigars, the one cigar that can’t be ignored is the signature cigar of the fist cigar factory of the Dominican Republic, La Aurora. The Preferidos has long been the benchmark of this factory that dates back to 1903. According to the La Aurora website, “Obviously, Perfecto means “perfect” and no other name suits better to this cigar made by La Aurora, the same way originally since […]
Last night the Tobacco Vapor Electronic Cigarette Association shared a message stating they had obtained a copy of the FDA Deeming Regulations as proposed to the OMB. Since that message from TVECA there have been conflicting reports to the validity of the document. The document which proposes Option 1 would be the worst possible news for the cigar industry and would put all brands that have come in to the marketplace after 2007 in jeopardy. This is […]
A few days after announcing an exclusive cigar for California; La Flor Dominicana is back at it again; this time for Twins Smoke Shop in New Hampshire. The shop which is owned by Kurt Kendall, who also produces the 7-20-4 brand which has a long history in the state. The 10 count boxes of cigars that measure 6 x 54 feature 5 with a Ecuador Sumatra Natural wrapper with another 5 featuring an Ecuador Sumatra […]
This week the City Council of Ashland, Oregon took a step toward banning all types of smoking for the entire city. The measure enters its first steps where the City Council solicits input from business and restaurant before moving to a vote. Currently smoking in banned in the state within 10 feet of doors and windows of businesses however, it is not an offense unless a city create an ordinance to enforce it The city staff […]
Drew Estate Announces ACID Chi-Town, Arango Cigar Co Subculture Exclusive Miami, FL – Drew Estate has announced that they will be releasing a new Subculture cigar through Arango Cigar Co in Northbrook, IL. The new cigar will be called ACID Chi-Town, and will be available exclusively through Arango. The new ACID Chi-Town will be presented in a glass tube in a 5 x 50 vitola. The blend features a Cameroon wrapper and Nicaraguan fillers. The […]