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THE COUNDOWN HAS BEGUN… 28 days… 27 days… 26 days… 25 days Our Days Numbered for the Cigar Industry as we know it? The Cigar Authority has learned that the FDA has finalized their review of comments on Cigars and has made revisions to the proposed rule. The Deeming Regulations of Cigars has now been sent to the Department of Health and Human Services for further review before it is sent to White House […]
As news comes from the TAA that the Robusto won the size for the La Flor Dominican 2015 TAA, we take a look at a cigar that is based on the 2014 TAA. The La Flor Dominicana 707 is a 7 x 70 monster that to be honest I am not looking forward to smoking as I hate the size. But I will put aside my personal taste for the good of the cigar and weigh […]
Even though I wrote this a few days prior as it posts I am in pre-op waiting to have my gallbladder removed. I wanted to review something to get some discussion going, so I invite you to look at the question at the end of the review and let me know your thoughts. According to Drew Estate, “Translated to English, “Liga Privada” means “private blend.” It is the perfect name, as this cigar was originally […]
Today’s review was requested by a listener of the show in Pennsylvania, and when he asked if I ever smoked one, my answer was no and that I never heard of it. So thankfully Vince Hillenbrand was nice enough to send me a few samples. So without knowing much about the company, today we take look at the cigar. Cigar: La Pluma Origin of Species Size: 5 x 50 (Robusto) Wrapper: Nicaragua Jalapa Binder: Dual: San Andreas & Nicaragua […]
The city of Hammond, Louisiana became the 9th in the state to ban smoking in bars and gaming halls following a 4-1 vote by the City Council on Tuesday night. The law goes into effect in 90 days and adds hospitality business previously excluded under state law. The one vote against came from Councilman Jason Hoot who believes that it isn’t the governments place to tell business owners how to run their business. Sadly, his […]
Fayetteville, Arkansas is under fire from Smoke Free Fayetteville who is look to ban smoking at bars. According to Page Daniel of Smoke Free Fayetteville, “You have the college student or your young professionals who say it is so frustrating to go home and have to wash my hair, I have to wash my clothes because they reek of smoke but I wanna see my friends and that’s where my friends are.” But according to […]
A.J. FERNANDEZ TO RELEASE NEW WORLD CONNECTICUT (Miami, Florida) April 22, 2015— A.J. Fernandez Cigars, known for producing consistently highly rated cigars is set to release the exceedingly anticipated New World Connecticut. The unique blend was created after the overwhelmingly positive response from the public and critics alike, when New World was unveiled at the 2014 IPCPR. The New World went on to attain the honor of Number 1 Cigar in the World 2014 by […]
NAT SHERMAN CELEBRATES 85th ANNIVERSARY WITH DEBUT OF LIMITED EDITION CIGAR NEW YORK, NY (April 21, 2015) – Nat Sherman, tobacconist to the world since 1930, is honored to debut the limited edition Nat Sherman 85th Anniversary cigar, celebrating over eight decades filled with passion and a steadfast commitment to impeccable customer service, employee loyalty and exceptional tobacco products. The Nat Sherman 85th Anniversary cigar will be available beginning late spring of 2015. The Sherman family worked closely with the Quesada family in […]
On Monday the Fortuna City Council will hear a proposal from two high school students that would ban smoking city-wide. This past Monday the two students who are not yet of age to vote addressed the Chamber asking for a smoking ban in city parks and in front of business. The formal proposal will be this coming Monday before the City Council. . The Fortuna City Council will hear a proposal for a city-wide smoking […]