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IPCPR Issues Retailer Compliance Update

Sampling Effective August 8, 2016, retailers are not permitted to distribute free samples to consumers at fundraisers, charity events, in-store events, legislative events, etc. IPCPR believes that the following practices do not violate the free sample provision, and have requested written confirmation from FDA: Providing a cigar in exchange for buying other products (e.g. “buy one get one free”). Replacing a plugged, spoiled, or otherwise damaged cigar for free. Having a raffle with cigar(s) as […]

September 22, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

TAA Donates 50K To Legal Fund Fighting FDA

Tobacconists’ Association of America, association for industry leading brick and mortar retailers in the premium cigar and pipe industry, has donated $50,000 towards the legal costs associated with the recent joint lawsuit against the FDA’s regulation of premium cigars and pipes. The contribution will be equally split between the IPCPR (International Premium Cigar and Pipes Retailers) and CRA (Cigar Rights of America). Tiffany Rumbo, owner of Club Humidor in San Antonio, TX and President of the Tobacconists […]

August 16, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

IPCPR Issues Statement on FDA Import Delays

On August 8, 2016, FDA’s deeming regulations went into effect, extending FDA’s authority over tobacco products to cover cigars, e-cigarettes, and all other tobacco products. Although additional requirements relating to cigar manufacture, packaging, labeling, and promotion will be implemented in the future, one of the more immediate impacts of FDA jurisdiction over the cigar industry will be at the import level. Cigar imports are now subject to FDA review. As a result, brokers will need […]

August 11, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Podcast: Next Stop Las Vegas For IPCPR

This week on The Cigar Authority with IPCPR a few days away we discuss all the latest news and rumors as the industry is set to converge on Las Vegas… Will there be any acquisitions, companies closing the doors, or drama? We will preview what is to come…. We will also discuss an article from Dr. Marc Micozzi that suggests smoke can be used to clear the air of bacteria. Lastly, we will light up […]

July 21, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Viva Republica Releasing Art of War

On July 21st, 2016 attendees of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailer trade show will be introduced to Viva Republica’s Art of War, a larger sized parent brand to the company’s popular Warfare Series. The Art of War, handmade at La Aurora, along with all of the company’s releases, will be featured in four sizes: Robusto (5” x 50) $8.50, Corona Gorda (6” x 47) $9.50, Toro (5.5” x 54) $10.50 and Gran Toro […]

July 21, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

The Cigar Convention Countdown Begins

THE CIGAR COUNTDOWN BEGINS The IPCPR 2016 is just a few days away Over 2,000 Cigar Retailers representing over 1,000 cigar shops in the U.S. and across the globe will merge together once again for The Cigar Convention better known in the industry as “The I.P.C.P.R.” the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Convention. This year the 84th Annual Trade Show will be held at the Sands Exposition Hall at the Venetian in Las Vegas, […]

July 21, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Cigar Rights of America Announces 2016 Sampler

Today, Cigar Rights of America announced that all of the proceeds generated through the sale of its 2016 ten-pack sampler, during the upcoming International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Trade Show, will be dedicated to a Legal Defense Fund, committed to advancing the recently filed lawsuit against the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. The ten cigar sampler includes cigars from the Arturo Fuente Cigar Co., Ashton Distributors, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, Tatuaje, J.C. Newman Cigar Co., […]

July 21, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Lotus Distributing Ciguardian Humidipaks

Earlier this year Lotus acquired the distribution rights to Ciguardian, a humidification company based in Arizona. Integral Logistics the parent company of Lotus began taking orders on this new two-way humidification pack that provides an alternative to Boveda. An alternative that The Cigar Authority feels is miles above. Made in the USA, the new humidification package maintain 70% humidity and provides protection against fungus and mold. The humidipaks are available individually or in 12 count […]

July 19, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

Duran Cigars To Release Texas Tactical Lancero

Roberto Duran Premium Cigars (Duran Cigars) will unveil the “Texas Tactical Lancero” under the Neya F8 brand at the IPCPR show in Vegas. The new Lancero measures 7 x 40 and comes in a beautiful Maduro Corojo Ecuadorian wrapper from Fincas Azan, the plantation of Duran Cigars. The filler and binder are Nicaraguan with the ligero Esteli clearly given the full impact in the flavor typical of the Neya F8 line. Roberto Pelayo Duran, owner […]

July 18, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

In The Aging Room With Rafael Nodal

This week we welcome Rafael Nodal, the owner of Boutique Blends to the show where we will light up his new Gran Retorno that is set to debut at IPCPR in Las Vegas. We will find out what to expect from the maestro behind Aging Room this year. In the second hour we will dig into the Care Package and light up the Zino Z-Class while breaking down some of the insane amount of new […]

July 16, 2016 by The Cigar Authority

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