THE GUAYABERA LADY FOUNDATION AND THE FUENTE FAMILY PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE 3RD ANNUAL “HAVANA NIGHTS” The “Fuente Family Affair” event hits South Florida this October 25, 2014 (Miami, FL) August 21, 2014— Miami is no stranger to amazing events. But few are charged with such a powerful message and such a dynamic group of supporters. The Inaugural Havana Nights – “A Fuente Family Affair” event was held in 2012. The fete was unforgettable to many, […]
On September 15th, 2014 the amendments passed by the Pittsfield, MA Board of Health go into effect. The regulations called the Environmental Tobacco Smoke and the Sale of Tobacco and Nicotine Deliver Products takes this things to a whole new level. First the city is planning to reduce the amount of permits to sell tobacco and all stores must be at least 500 feet from a school. The new amendment will also regulate the pricing […]
With all the smoking bans lately, it’s good to see that there are still places to enjoy a cigar in NYC. NEW YORK, August 21, 2014 – The Knickerbocker Hotel and Nat Sherman have announced that the celebrated tobacconist will operate a signature cigar lounge on the rooftop of the famed New York hotel, slated to open Fall 2014. The two New York legends have joined forces to provide visitors and locals with an unmatched New York experience that seamlessly […]
A lot of people have reached out to me and asked now that the commenting period is over, what comes next in regards to FDA regulations? Well according to an article posted by the Executive Director of CSPnet.com a website for connivence stores, the following happens. After the dust settled from the public commenting period, a total of 82,000 comments were received. The comment period was Step 6 in a nine-step process. The law requires the FDA to […]
Yet another municipality is going smoke free and this time it is n Waxahachie, TX which is a suburb in Dallas. The city council voted on Monday to pass the new ordinance 4-1. The ordinance prohibits smoking inside of most businesses, public buildings, city owned facilities, nursing homes, within 25 feet of most public gathering areas, places of employment to include common areas such as break rooms and elevators. According to a spokesperson for the […]
Reaching into my humidor of new releases, I pulled out the EP Carrillo La Historia. The cigar was introduced at the 2014 IPCPR and comes in 3 sizes. The box pressed cigar is offered in El Senador (5 3/8 x 52), Doña Elena (6 1/8 x 50) and E-III (6 7/8 x 54). It is the first box pressed cigar offered by EP Carrillo. Cigar: EP Carrillo La Historia Size: Dona Elena (6 1/8 x 50) Wrapper: San Andreas Binder: Ecuador Sumatra Filler: Dominican, […]
Starting January 1st, 2015 another healthcare system in the state of Pennsylvania will not hire you if you use tobacco. According to WellSpanHealth, all job applicants will be required to submit a urine sample for drug testing as well as nicotine and tobacco. The healthcare system will not hire individuals who test positive from more than a secondhand amount of either unless they agree to be put on a program to quit. The company which employs more […]
The giving nature of the cigar industry in one that is second to none. From the consumers who organize events for Wounded Warriors and other fundraisers to the giving nature of the cigar manufacturers themselves. One of these projects is Art Basel, of which Davidoff is responsible for 25% of the tournament budget. However, due to a new pending Swiss law, the luxury cigar manufacturer might have to withdraw from the Swiss Fair they begun taking […]
In 2011, Pete Johnson created an exclusive cigar for Two Guys Smoke Shop as a follow-up to the Don Pepin Firecracker. The cigar was highly sought after then, and continues to be sought after today. Periodically, they release the cigar as part of a sampler or at a special event. The next event, is October 12th, when Pete Johnson comes to town (details below). Rumor has it, that this will be the last of the […]
Last week a report came out that claimed that tobacco use harms military readiness. Now, according to a report on Bloomberg, the Pentagon is looking into cutting tobacco use and discounts for the military. According to the article Ray Mabus, Navy Secretary has begun looking into banning tobacco sales on Navy ships as well as Navy and Marine Corps bases. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has requested a Defense Department review of tobacco policies. Thankfully there are […]