This past week we had Skip Martin as a guest on The Cigar Authority, and prior to going on the show he gifted me with Neanderthal SGP which will be an event cigar as well as a shop exclusive for two stores in Texas. The SGP which stands for Shallow Gene Pool will join the Neanderthal HN stands for Homo Neanderthalensis in the line. Cigar: Neanderthal Size: 4.5 x 52 (SGP) Wrapper: San Andreas (Mexico) Binder: Broadleaf (US Connecticut) Filler: U.S. Pennsylvania […]
FRATELLO BIANCO HEADS TO 8 RETAILERS NEXT WEEK While the official debut isn’t until IPCPR in July, the Fratello Bianco which is the first new blend from the company since 2014 is set to so launch at 8 retailers next week. All of the stores are in the geographic area of where Fratello Cigars is based. The stores and event dates are: Old Virginia Tobacco June 16th The Tobacco Company June 18th Davidus Cigars June […]
While the primary topic of the meeting was the creation of an urban tree commission, the Salem Oregon also passed a ban on smoking in city parks. According to published reports, Councilman Daniel Benjamin spoke out against the ban, stating that the culture of smoking has changed where has witnessed those lighting up to move downwind and way from children when choose to light up. Despite this the measure passed, with smoking now illegal in […]
Once again those who aren’t old enough to vote or pay taxes are helping mold the laws of another town in America. The Fort Ann High School Reality Check program spoke before the Town Board in Fort Ann on tobacco. After the hearing, the Town Board voted 4-1 to ban smoking and use of tobacco products at Pilot Knob Beach, outside Town Hall and the Old Stone library. Violations will be subject to a $50 […]
Yesterday, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to become the first county in the state of California to raise the tobacco purchase age from 18 to 21. The new ordinance will take effect on January 1, 2016 and comes on the heels of the state senate passing a similar measure that still has a few obstacles to pass before becoming state law. According to country staff, it is estimated that 90 percent […]
The Las Calaveras Edicion Limitada was perhaps the cigar of the year for limited editions last year. As a result, the EL 2015 is highly sought after and will be neck and neck with the Tatuaje M80 rerelease for the top limited edition release for 2015. The cigar was so popular that many retailers had their initial orders cut in order to fulfill the demand across the board. This year some things have changed. The […]
Mombacho Cigars S.A. switches distribution to Pittsburgh, PA GRANADA, NICARAGUA – June 1, 2015 – Granada based Mombacho Cigars S.A. (Mombacho) announced today that it has terminated its distribution agreement with RoMa Craft Tobac and will be working with Key Enterprises Inc. (Key) out of Pittsburgh, PA, the distributors for the Leaf by Oscar and Island Jim brands. “Distribution is a vital part of the supply chain and key to our ability to service our […]
Davidoff Cigars to honor its Appointed Merchants with the Golden Band Awards in New Orleans, LA Ultra-Premium Cigar Brand will introduce a new Award and honor top merchants PINELLAS PARK, FL, JUNE 9, 2015 — Davidoff, the leading luxury premium cigar brand, announces the Fourth Annual Davidoff Golden Band Awards Show nominees, honoring those Appointed Merchants who best embody the Davidoff standard of excellence. The Fourth Annual Awards show will be part of an exclusive […]
We’ve had numerous requests to recap the weekly show which can be heard live via the website by clicking PUSH TO WATCH LIVE on the upper right hand corner. The first cigar we smoked was a CroMagnon Knuckle Dragger The Classic Cigars 3-way was won this week by Barry. We interviewed Skip Martin of RoMaCraft cigars who caught us up on the brand, what he saw in Cuba and his health. In the second hour, we smoked the original Tatuaje […]
The first city in Ohio; Upper Arlington has passed a law changing the age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21. The Upper Arlington City Council voted 7-0 to ban the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21. The law also includes e-cigarettes The law goes into effect 30 days from the date it passed.