CLASSIC COVERS 2015 TAMPA, FL – APRIL 13, 2015. AVO Cigars, the globally renowned cigar brand, continues to innovate with the inaugural release of the AVO Limited Edition Improvisation Series – CLASSIC COVERS 2015. The Improvisation Series is a new platform of AVO Limited Editions based on unexpected music and cigar inspirations that create rich and noteworthy experiences for all to celebrate and share. Avo Uvezian fully embraced the improvisation of jazz – the band […]
With Bad Religion playing in the background and the door open at work on a beautiful spring day in New Hampshire the stage is set. I try to keep the background neutral when I review a cigar with a similar setting each day to not be swayed but with it being 72 degrees after a brutal winter its hard to not take advantage of it. According to the press release, “The Kafie 1901 Connecticut features a […]
Walking down the street enjoying a cigar is something that could become a thing of the past in down Livermore if the City Council has their way. The new measure would create a no smoking area that covers downtown Livermore and will be decided with a vote tonight. The new measure would create smoking areas in parking lots in what the city is calling a way to promote the downtown as an attractive destination. The […]
The city of Somerton, AZ is turning its public parks, all three of them into tobacco-free zones. However, the city is not penalizing anyone who does light up. This could change if people continue to light up when visiting the parks. The Somerton City Council passed the new measure with a unanimous vote that was proposed by the Youth Anti-Tobacco Coalition which makes me once again wonder how those who aren’t old enough to vote […]
MOYARUIZ ANNOUNCES THE RAKE April 13, 2015 (Ridgefield, NJ) – MoyaRuiz Cigars Inc. announce the release of The Rake, a new line of cigars from the makers of the La Jugada cigar brand. With an intended launch of spring 2015, The Rake will be made at Erik Espinosa’s La Zona factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. The cigars will be presented in classic cabinet-style boxes of 20 and available in 4 different vitolas, Fix (5-5/8×46), Cut (5×52), […]
Let’s face it we like to stir the pot, and this week is no different as we continue our discuss on Cuba. This time we look at what we think is next for Cuba and we weigh in on when we think the embargo will end and the future of Cuban Cigars…. Also next week is the TAA and David Garofalo gives us some insight on what to expect and maybe we will discuss some […]
On Wednesday, I got to hang a little bit with Island Jim Robinson, the man behind the Leaf idea. While created by Oscar in Honduras the concept belongs to Jim. As for the concept, it’s a gimmick, there is no hiding that however the cigars are damn good. Leaf comes wrapped in a tobacco leaf instead of the traditional cello. You remove the ugly-looking tobacco leaf and underneath is a beautiful cigar. The benefits of […]
On March 26th, at the Allendale Mayor and City Council meeting on March 26th the borough imposed new limitations on where tobacco products can be used. In a move similar to that of a communist state, Allendale will only allow you to enjoy a cigar and other tobacco products within areas outlined by the local government. While the designated areas have not yet been officially named anyone caught smoking tobacco products outside of them will be fined […]
For the past month the Marion City Council has been toying with the idea to ban smoking and the use of tobacco and vapors in the city’s 21 parks and on its nature trails. Yesterday, that measure was passed with a 6-1 vote. The lone vote against it was Mayor Snooks Bouska. The ban goes into effect on August 1st and violators will be subjected to a $50 fine starting September 1st, 2015. However, despite […]
Wilson Adams Unveils Limited Edition Mr. Wilson Wilson Adams Cigar Company is set to debut their first limited edition cigar, the Mr. Wilson. The official release date is May 19th, which also happens to be the birth-date of company owner, Brandon Wilson. “This cigar is what I believe to be the excellence of execution. If you are familiar with Wilson Adams Cigars, you know I take pride in blending each cigar to be elegant, smooth, […]