Ned Sharpless, National Cancer Institute Head, Named Acting FDA Commissioner
Dr. Norman “Ned” Sharpless, the current director of the National Cancer Insitute, has been named the acting commissioner of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration…
Dylan Austin Named Davidoff President of Americas
Oettinger Davidoff AG has announced that Dylan Austin has been promoted to president of Davidoff Americas. It’s the latest in a series of promotions for…
Kristoff Goes Small with Lil Pistoff Kristoff
Just a few months ago, Kristoff took its Pistoff Kristoff line to big proportions with the release the 8 1/2 x 60 Extremely Pistoff Kristoff….
Nat Sherman Announces Timeless 2019 TAA Limited Edition
For the first time in almost two years, there’s a new Nat Sherman. The company has announced the Timeless 2019 TAA Limited Edition, a 6 x…
Simon Chase, 74, Former Hunters & Frankau Marketing Director, Dies
Simon Chase, one of the most respected authorities of Cuban cigars, has died at 74. He is best known for working for Hunters & Frankau,…
Henry Clay War Hawk Planned (Update)
There’s a new Henry Clay coming, one that harkens back to the man himself. The Henry Clay War Hawk is expected to ship later this…
Tatuaje Adding Escasos Versions of HUNTER Sizes
The original six Tatuaje Brown Label sizes will each be offered with an Ecuadorian rosado habano claro wrapper later this year. Pete Johnson of Tatuaje…
Weekly News (March 11, 2019)
Cigar News 1502 XO Robusto Gordo Ships Andrew Brennan Departs Patoro AR Cigar Collective Changes Name to Union Star by A&R AVO Improvisation LE19 Shipping…
Punch Egg Roll Shipping Later this Month
There’s a new Punch cigar, inspired by (Americanized) Chinese food. The Punch Egg Roll is a limited edition 4 1/2 x 50 Rothschild with a…
La Palina Plans Silver Label for TAA
La Palina has announced plans for Silver Label, a new, limited edition cigar that will debut as an exclusive release to members of the Tobacconists’…
FDA Delays HPHC Testing Requirements for Cigars, E-Cigarettes
As expected, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has delayed the requirements for cigar manufacturers to submit data regarding the…
