On the heels of the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro being named the 2019 #1 Cigar of the Year by Cigar Aficionado – earning a 96 rating – Altadis U.S.A. is releasing a special-edition figurado using this award-winning blend. This special edition is called the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Impromptu. A collaboration between Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez, the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Impromptu is handmade in Nicaragua. Shipping for this special cigar, available in […]
In the case of Cigar Association of America, the Premium Cigar Association, and Cigar Rights of America v. United States Food and Drug Administration et al., Judge Amit P. Mehta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled in favor for the premium cigar industry and against the FDA. The Court held that the FDA—in the Final Deeming Rule—completely mishandled the important question of how premium cigars should proceed through the premarket […]
Two Guys Smoke Shop of Salem NH, Seabrook NH and Nashua NH is heartbroken to announce that their 35th Anniversary Party, which they have been doing consistently since their 8th Anniversary in 1993, which was scheduled for September 16, 2020 has been postponed. Due to the Governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker’s, order lowering the amount of people gathering in one place. “I am heartbroken” said David Garofalo, owner, and founder of Two Guys Smoke Shop, “we […]
Not many businesses can enjoy the opportunity to celebrate a 200-year storied tradition. Manifatture Sigaro Toscano did it in 2018. To celebrate this momentous milestone, MST launched an extraordinary product: TOSCANO® Duecento. The cigar, two hundred millimeters in length, signifies two hundred years of tradition and Italian craftsmanship, wrapped in the smoke spires of a commemorative cigar, embraced and warmed by the skillful burn that only the cigar rollers in MST’s Lucca factory can create. […]
RoMa Craft Tobac, today announced that their 10th Anniversary event, WeaselFest 2020, is once again being delayed. The event had previously been re-scheduled from the Memorial Day weekend to the Labor Day weekend amidst global concerns regarding the CoVid-19/Coronavirus pandemic. Due to a recent surge of coronavirus cases in the region, the City of Austin and Travis County has issued a standing order that prohibits all events and community gatherings of more than 10 people […]
The following press release comes from Joshua Habursky, Director Director of Federal Affairs, Premium Cigar Association & J. Glynn Loope, Executive Director, Cigar Rights of America. Every election matters. Every two and four years, we seem to hear that a lot. But this time, it’s really serious, especially if you enjoy, sell or make premium cigars. The premium cigar industry has come too far, made such progress, and has a feeling of momentum in the campaign against […]
On the heels of the hugely successful 2019 launch of the Henry Clay War Hawk – which earned a 93 rating– Altadis U.S.A. is releasing the limited-edition Henry Clay War Hawk Rebellious Ltd. Ed. A collaboration between Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez, the Henry Clay War Hawk Rebellious Ltd. Ed. is handmade in Nicaragua. With just 1,200 boxes produced, shipping begins July 15 for this special cigar available in 20-count boxes. “We are extremely proud […]
In a series of press releases, Aganorsa Leaf has announced the Casa Fernandez Aniversario Cuban 109 and Supreme Leaf Toro for July 2020. For the third year in a row, Aganorsa Leaf has announced they will offer an exclusive blend of the ultra-premium Casa Fernandez Aniversario. This year’s edition is a 6.25″ x 54 box-pressed 109 head maduro. Using one hundred percent Aganorsa Leaf tobaccos and covered in their proprietary Aganorsa Shade Grown Corojo Maduro […]
Davidoff has announced the limited edition “Special 53 – Capa Dominicana” in a unique 53-ring gauge Perfecto format crafted solely of tobaccos from the Dominican Republic is set to return this July. First achieved in 2002 when growing the refined wrapper leafs in the Dominican Republic was deemed impossible. “It is the pioneering spirit of our founder Zino Davidoff that the craftsmen at Davidoff relentlessly seek to mirror in their daily achievements. When challenged with […]
Skip Martin & Mike Rosales started RoMaCraft 10 years ago and to celebrate, this year the company is set to release the CRAFT 2020 to 10 accounts who are believed to be getting between 100-150 boxes each. The cigars measure 5.75 x 46 and while the blend isn’t being disclosed, the wrappers consist of Broadleaf/Ecuador Habano and Connecticut/San Andres. The cigars are expected to ship late June, 2020. Limited to 1500 boxes of 10 with […]