News | Viva Republica To Release Limited Edition Culebra

VIVA REPUBLICA TO RELEASE LIMITED EDITION CULEBRA MIAMI, FL – Viva Republica™ is pleased to announce the release of its Limited Edition Culebra. The Company has produced one thousand (1,000) coffins each containing a traditional three-piece culebra. The Culebra is composed of three unique blends, featuring that of the Company’s Rapture, Rapture Maduro and Guerrilla Warfare brands. The three cigars each feature a length of 5.75,” in a 39-ring gauge. Inside the five-packs include a […]

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Law | Washington DC Issues Court Order To Man Smoking In Own Home

In a case that could have legal ramifications around the globe, a Washington DC Judge has issued a court order, preventing a man from smoking in his own home that he has owned for 50 years. The neighbors of Edwin Gray in northeast Washington have filed a civil suit claiming they are being harmed by second-hand smoke that sneaks into their home through the basement. They are seeking $500,000 in damages and an injunction. If […]

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Cigar Review | Cromagnon Fomorian

My first taste of the Cromagnon Fomorian was at the 2014 DC Tweetup, when then was a box of them up for bid at a silent auction to benefit charity. As it turns out me and the owner of Leaf & Bean Vegas were bidding against each other and we decided on a bid where we would split the box. It was at this point that I deemed the Cromagnon the best candela I have […]

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Cigar Review | Tortuga Reserva Connecticut

A few weeks ago The Cigar Authority had Victor Vitale on the podcast and we were the first to smoke his cigars. This week we found out his cigars were shipping from his distribution warehouse that is literally down the block from the offices of The Cigar Authority. So with news that the cigar was sold out on its initial shipment we decided that we would light one up and review it in an official […]

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News | So You Want To Be A Cigar Representative?

Our friends at Klin Tobbaco, the makers of Hammer + Sickle Cigars are growing and as a result they are looking to hire a New England Sales Representative and they requested we help get the word out. Do you have what it takes to representative one of the hottest brands in New England? Then make sure you read the requirements and directions on how to reply very carefully. Sales Representative About the Job Klin Tobacco, […]

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Law | Rock Hill, SC Park Smoking Ban Fails

In what seems like a constant bombardment of doom and gloom cigars news, there is some good news to report from Rock Hill, South Carolina. After a debate on how to regular smoking in the city’s 21 parks and recreational centers the City Council deadlocked at 3-3 to pass an ordinance. The proposal to ban smoking in city parks was originally proposed by the Parks and Recreation Commission last month. After the vote the commission […]

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Cigar Review | Jaime Garcia LE 2012

Back in 2011 Jaime Garcia released a limited edition that consisted of 15 cigars utilizing a Connecticut Broadleaf, with one cigar featuring an Ecuador Shade grown wrapper. Oddly enough everyone wanted that one shade grown wrapper. In 2012, the Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Limited Edition was the blend of that 16th cigar, and was limited to 2012 boxes. A few weeks back we had Jeremy Soares on The Cigar Authority podcast, and we smoked one […]

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News | Davidoff Ladies Master Class

Davidoff Ladies‘ Masterclass in the Caribbean – Enjoying Cigars at Dunset Basel/Altos de Chavón (D.R.), March 2015. The first Ladies‘ Masterclass in the Caribbean was held by Oettinger Davidoff AG and Casa de Campo, Premier Resorts & Hotels, on 23 February 2015 in Altos de Chavón, La Romana, Dominican Republic. During the champagne reception, the Dominican Trio “Grupo Bien”, sang the most popular rancheros of the island and welcomed the ladies who wanted to learn […]

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Law | Ordering Cigars by Mail in New York Could Get Tougher

If Assemblymember J. Gary Prelaw-D has his way, ordering tobacco products in the state of New York could require that a proof of age statement be filled out and returned to mail order companies before an order can be sent. A.B.173 is summarized as requiring companies selling tobacco products over the internet to first send a form to individuals to sign stating that such individual is 18 years of age or older. Provides that upon receipt of […]

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Law | Illinois To Hold Hearing Prohibiting Smoking In Car With Minors

Last week we reported on a proposal to ban smoking in a motor vehicle with those under the age of 18 in the state of New Hampshire. In Illinois bill S.B. 729 was introduced earlier this year by Senator Ira Silverstein-D. If passed the bill would prohibit a person from operating or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while a person in the motor vehicle is smoking if a person under 18 years of […]

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