Cigar Review | Xing

Xing, an original cigar made by George Rico in Danli, Honduras is an exclusive for Two Guys Smoke Shop. It is available in 3 sizes. Ai (5 x 52); Katana (6 1/8 x 52) and Nunchuk (7 x 50). This cigar will not only share its medium bodied rich flavor with you. It will also share a bit of wisdom via the back of the band. Almost like a fortune cookie. Cigar: Xing Size: Nunchuk (7 x 50) […]

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News | Davidoff to Distribute Royal Danish in Switzerland

The Oettinger Davidoff Group becomes the official distributor of Royal Danish Cigars in Switzerland. The focus will be on the exclusive short torpedo QUEENS #1 with 24 karat Gold & Swarovski crystals. Each cigar is personally crafted by owner Jan von Vistisen and very limited. Royal Danish Cigars will be sold from Davidoff stores and luxury cigar lounges throughout Switzerland and is also on its way to other high-end tobacco retailers around the world. “Smoke […]

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News | LFD Cameroon Cabinet #3

The La Flor Dominicana Series 2000 was discontinued late last year and it is rumored that Litto Gomez smoked the #3 as his first and last cigar every day. That cigar will now be known as the La Flor Dominicana Cameroon Cabinet #3, and it will carry an MSRP of $5.00 a stick with a box price of $120. The cigar which is box pressed measures 4.75 x 40 will be available in 24 count boxes. The […]

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Law | Wisconsin Smokers To Pay More For Health Care

On Monday September 15th, 2014 the city of Manitowoc, Wisconsin approved a motion that will require state works to pay an additional $100 per month towards their health insurance premiums. Currently the majority of city workers pay 12.5 percent f their health insurance premiums which is approximately $70 a month and $175 per month for family coverage. The city will now require all employees to take a nicotine test this fall and those who fail […]

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Cigar Review | Perdomo Double Aged Sun Grown

This morning when I came to work I had another review scheduled, but over the weekend we received a little gift from our friends at Perdomo. The Perdomo Double Aged Sun Grown is a cigar that I was looking forward to ever since the Connecticut arrived a few weeks back. Now with this in hand, I can’t wait for the Maduro to arrive. There will only 240,000 cigars equaling 2,500 boxes of each wrapper released […]

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Massachusetts

Law | Tougher Smoking Ordinance Worcester, MA

The city administration of Worcester, MA led by City Managed Edward M. Augustus is recommending a series of amendments to the existing tobacco laws. Despite the changes, the City Manager is emphasized that the city is not look to encumber local businesses or infringe on personal freedom. The changes include: Ban smoking in municipal parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, beaches and other swimming areas. Ban smoking at all public library campuses. Ban smoking in public transportation, […]

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Law | Boulder, CO Smoking Ban Expansion

The City Council of Boulder, Colorado is set to expand on the existing smoking ban for the city with a new ordinance. The proposed changes will include a smoking ban at the Pearl Street Mall, parks, golf courses, open spaces, mountain parks, trails and set rules prohibiting smoking within 25 feet of a city library and 15 feet of a transit stop. Violators of the new ordinances should they pass will face fines of up […]

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Law | Florida Keys County To Ban Tobacco Use

The Florida Keys which is part of the Monroe County is facing a tobacco ban. The Monroe Country Commission has begun to implement its ban on employees using tobacco products. On Wednesday they will be meeting to approve contracts with two local medical facilities to conduct nicotine testing. Stating on January 1, 2015 it will be impossible to get a county job if the applicant uses tobacco products. Meanwhile, existing employees will have until January […]

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News | WHO Pushing For Global Tobacco Tax

The World Health Organization which seems to be hell-bent on regulating the behavior of everyone on the planet in a way that hasn’t been seen since Nazi Germany wants the world to pay a tobacco tax. The Organization announced potential plans to institute a global tobacco tax that has caused economist Arthur Laffer to expressed skepticism. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Raising taxes on tobacco in support of the reduction of tobacco consumption […]

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News | Leccia Tobacco Rumor Mill

As the dust settles from the story of Torano Cigars being sold to General, the blogosphere is alive with theory as to why the company was sold, but the one thing getting lost in the mix is Sam Leccia and what the future holds for Leccia Tobacco. Originally a product of Oliva, Sam Leccia was the face behind Nub. A rock star in an industry, that was building brands around a face. The Nub success can […]

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