I was posed the question the other day, asking how come we haven’t reviewed any Cuban cigars on The Cigar Authority. At first I answered the question with the fact that they aren’t available in the United States, but I was pointed to the fact that our readership is global. So with that said I was given a Montecristo Edmundo to review, let’s see how the cigar fairs to my American palate. Cigar: Montecristo Size: 5.3 x […]
Some images of the new Perdomo Special Craft Series from the upcoming Perdomo release that is hand crafted for beer enthusiasts have been made available along with sizing and pricing. According to the images, the cigars will be known as Amber, Pilsner and Stout instead of their classic Connecticut, Sungrown and Maduro names. Each wrapper variation will be available in 4 sizes: Robusto 5 1/2 x 54 ($7.00 each / $168.00 box) Epicure 6.5 x 54 […]
And another one bites the dust. Another city in Massachusetts has seen the age to buy tobacco raise from 18 to 21. The Board of Health passed the new rules with a unanimous vote. The new measure will go into effect on September 1, 2015 and will be joined with a ban on flavored tobacco and single cigars in convince stores. Both products will still be available at tobacco shop where no one under 21 […]
Miami, FL – Drew Estate announced today that they would be launching their new Nica Rustica “Belly” at a release event held by Cox’s Smokers Outlets at the Louisville Water Tower Park on July 30th, 2015, and that the new size would be shipping nationally by September. The new “Belly” vitola is a 7 1⁄2” x 54 belicoso and will be available in 25-ct black craft paper bundles similar to the current Nica Rustica “El […]
Score a victory for smokers, as the Lafayette City-Parish Council voted 5-4 against a proposal that would have banned smoking in bars and unincorporated areas of the parish. Opponents of the ban sided in favor of business, saying that the decision should be left up to bar owners, not government. The measure failed to get votes needed despite a push from local musicians.
Over the last few months the Cedar Rapids Parks, Waterways and Recreation Commission has discussed a ban for city parks, trails and recreational venues including the city’s four golf courses. On Tuesday such a ban was approved by the Commission by a 9-0 vote. The ban now has to be approved by the City Council. There is some good news as the original language called for a $100 fine and jail time while the final ban […]
The Aging Room M20 is a limited production cigar from Boutique Blends and limited to 2,000 boxes. The name ffortissimo is musical, which has always been a love of brand owner Rafael Nodal and means loud. The cigar is the musical equivalent and is full-bodied. Cigar: Aging Room Ffortissimo Size: 5 3/4 x 47 (Perfecto/M20) Wrapper: San Andreas Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic Source: Boutique Blends Strength: Full The Look: The cigar features the classic small batch version of the Aging Room […]
Sonoma, California is a city in the heart of wine country but it is about to become the center of attention in the war on tobacco. The city council has passed the first of two readings that will prevent new businesses from selling cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco and other tobacco products. It also requires that existing businesses pay for a $246 yearly license in order to remain a tobacco retailer. However, the measure would ban […]
There are a few measures in Massachusetts that puts tobacco under fire from the state with variety of bills currently in the Senate. Senate Bill 1119 is looking to include e-cigarettes in the definition of tobacco products and use of electronic cigarettes in the definition of smoking. Senate Bill 1194 directs the Department of Public Health to promulgate regulations for restricting the marketing and labeling of other tobacco products. Senate Bill 1453 increases the tax […]
On Monday, the town council of Middletown, Rhode Island voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on June 1st regarding a proposal to ban smoking at all public beaches, parks and recreational spaces in town. According to Middletown Beach Commission Chairman Rian Wilkinson he believes smoking on the beaches might cause some beach-goers to leave and never come back. The Middletown, RI Town Hall is located at 350 East Main Rd, Middletown, RI