COLIBRI ANNOUNCES THE S-CUT CIGAR CUTTER Everything you love about the V-Cut—in a “S”traight cut New York City, July 9, 2015—Since its debut at the 2013 IPCPR show in Las Vegas, the innovative Colibri V-Cut has been a runaway success with cigar enthusiasts at every curve and corner of the globe. Loved for its long list of thougtfully considered styling and engineering details—such as its superior sheering ability that leaves a crisp and deep v-shaped […]
The following statement was sent by IPCPR this afternoon, Today, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee considered the FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations Bill which passed 29-21. The legislation will now be schedule for consideration on the House Floor. Included in this bill was a provision to make a technical change to the Tobacco Control Act, affecting the regulation of premium cigars, pipe tobacco, and other tobacco products. When the Tobacco Control Act was passed into law, […]
While information came out earlier this week about Steve Saka’s return to the cigar industry, The Cigar Authority was able to find information from the Tobacco Retailers Almanac regarding Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Named after the town the company does business in, Dumbarton Tobacco & Trust is set to showcase at least three brands at the upcoming trade show. According to the almanac this is what we know. Sobremesa: Sobremesa, “over the table” has no precise […]
La Mission du L’Atelier is set to debut at IPCPR 2015 in New Orleans. La Mission is a brand that was inspired by Château La Mission Haut-Brion, a French winery located southeast of Bordeaux in the Pessac-Léognan region. Known for producing full bodied wines with explosive flavor, La Mission became the perfect inspiration for what would be the most full bodied release to date under the L’Atelier brands. La Mission du L’Atelier will use a […]
The Tatuaje Verocu was originally released in 2007 as a limited edition that was an extension of the Havana VI (Red Label) brand. The cigar which boasts a stronger blend than the Havana VI is back in 6 sizes and have begun shipping to those who don’t want to wait to order at IPCPR. The cigars which are packaged in 20 count cabinet style boxes with the exception of the Verocu number 5 which is […]
Earlier this week our own David Garofalo penned an article about the copy cats in the cigar industry, and one could say Rocky Patel is following in the footsteps of Drew Estate which unveiled pipes from Tsuge last year. According to an email sent out to retailers today, Rocky Patel will be introducing several lines of luxury pipes. The limited supply will be showcased at the Rocky Patel Booth at IPCPR. According to the email, […]
Originally part of CLE, Robert Caldwell left to form his own company aptly named Caldwell Cigar Company and until now the cigars were made at the Ventura cigar factory in the Dominican Republic. In their short time of existence the company has outgrown the small factory and needed their own space, and own factory that will see the production still run by Ventura. However, the new factory will be more than triple the size and […]
At the 2014 IPCPR, Crowned Heads released their first regular production brand made at My Father Cigars; Jericho Hill. In 2015, the company will release their second regular production cigar, La Imperiosa. The brand has a history dating back to Cuba in the early 1900’s and translates into The Imperative, or “..that which is absolutely necessary or required.”. The La Imperiosa artwork and band was inspired from the original band. The blend features 100% Nicaragua binder […]
As sessions around the country wind down before summer recess, there are many states that have a proposed tobacco tax increase that would affect cigars. This week one of those states passed a new budget that had originally called for a tobacco tax increase on OTP items. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana that proposal would have raised premium cigar taxes an additional 5% (from 20%) as well as raising pipe tobacco 17%. The Cigar Authority can report […]
Davidoff Cigars to honor its Appointed Merchants with the Golden Band Awards in New Orleans, LA Ultra-Premium Cigar Brand will introduce a new Award and honor top merchants PINELLAS PARK, FL, JUNE 9, 2015 — Davidoff, the leading luxury premium cigar brand, announces the Fourth Annual Davidoff Golden Band Awards Show nominees, honoring those Appointed Merchants who best embody the Davidoff standard of excellence. The Fourth Annual Awards show will be part of an exclusive […]