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Davidoff Releasing Escurio Accessories

Inspired by the vibrant and colourful Rio de Janeiro nights, Davidoff launches the Davidoff Escurio Accessories collection – a perfect complement to the new Davidoff Escurio cigar line Basel, June 2015. Davidoff presents its vibrant new Davidoff Escurio Accessories collection inspired by the colourful nights of Rio de Janeiro: filled with Rhythm, Intrigue and Originality. This contemporary line is composed of an exceptional jet flame lighter, a stylishly crafted punch cutter and two sensual leather […]

June 26, 2015 by The Cigar Authority

Duran Cigars To Release Big Jack 7 x 70 Neya F8

DURAN CIGARS TO INTRODUCE THE “BIG JACK” 7×70 NEYA F8 AT 2015 IPCPR (Roberto Duran Premium Cigars, doing business as Duran Cigars, one of the fastest growing boutique cigar companies, will unveil a line extension for the Neya F-8 Ligero Typhoon during this year’s IPCPR in July. The new size will be 7 x 70 and aptly named “Big Jack” after Jack Torano, the company’s representative. Robert Pelayo Duran, owner of Duran Cigars, said this of the decision, “As we all know, […]

June 25, 2015 by The Cigar Authority

La Palina Hires Sales Manager For Florida and Louisiana

Today La Palina announced a new in-house Territory Sales Manager for Florida and Louisiana replacing Jeff Groover who was a broker. The new Sales Manager Mark Rudacille previously worked for Rocky Patel Cigar Co and the Boston Red Sox. According to a press release from the company, the decision to go in-house was based on the analysis of the market opportunity, incremental growth of the brands and the ability to contribute additional resources to the […]

June 25, 2015 by The Cigar Authority

Holyoke, Massachusetts Joins Tobacco 21 Movement

Another day and another city; Holyoke has joined the movement to ban the sale of tobacco to those under the age of 21. However, this time that law is a little bit different as you only need to be 18+ to enjoy it. The measure passed by the Holyoke Board of Health calls for the banning the sales of tobacco products to those under 21, while those over 18 will still be able to enjoy […]

June 25, 2015 by The Cigar Authority

Davidoff Classic No. 1 Lancero

With one of my co-workers on vacation this week I’ve become to go to guy in mail order at Two Guys Smoke Shop and for some reason there seems to be a run on Davidoff Cigars today especially the Classic and Thousand Series. So when the mood struck for a Lancero smoke, I opted to smoke, you guessed it, a Davidoff. According to the website, “Classic No. 1’s Panetela Larga format allows an abundance of […]

June 24, 2015 by The Cigar Authority

Padron Damaso Connecticut Coming At IPCPR

As we reported on The Cigar Authority Show back on May 2nd; the new Padron will be called Damaso and now official details are beginning to come to light all of which we previously reported. The round cigar is named after Damaso Padron who is the grandfather of Jose Padron, the founder of Padron who in 1890 left the Canary Islands and arrived in Cuba where he would eventually grow tobacco. The cigar will be […]

June 24, 2015 by The Cigar Authority

A Victory for Smokers In North Plainfield, NJ

The age for tobacco sales in the state of New Jersey is 19, but the borough of North Plainfield wanted to see that raised to 21. While the proposal was well received initially it did not pass as it the Council voted 4-2 against the measure. However, it is not all smiles for smokers as the Borough Council will urge the state Assembly to approve a statewide law raising the age at a hearing next […]

June 24, 2015 by The Cigar Authority

La Gianna Havana Maduro Toro

The bond between Father and Daughter is a bond like no other. David Garofalo who owns United Cigar, a manufacturer and distribution group decided to release a cigar honoring his daughter. The cigar which originally came out as a Connecticut Shade was also released years later as a Maduro. Cigar: La Gianna Size: 6 x 54 (Toro) Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Strength: Medium Source: United Cigar Group The Look: The wrapper is evenly colored and milk chocolate in color. There are […]

June 23, 2015 by The Cigar Authority

Arlington, MA Becomes 65th Municipality To Go 21

Add another town in Massachusetts has passed a new ordinance that will increase the minimum legal age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21. This time it is Arlington. Today the acting Director of Health and Human Services announced the change that will take place on July 1st. Arlington, Massachusetts also enacted a plan to ban tobacco sales at health care facilities and pharmacies.

June 23, 2015 by The Cigar Authority

Asylum Ogre Lancero Coming

According to a post from Christian Eiroa the Asylum Ogre Lancero is coming soon and measures 7 x 38. His post, “How is it that I let Mr. Tom Lazuka talk me into these silly 38 x 7 cigars?! I hate making them, I really do. I am convinced Tom Lazuka does it just to get under my skin. So, coming very soon, the OGRE Lancero.” We reached out to Tom Lazuka to find out […]

June 23, 2015 by The Cigar Authority

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