TPE 2018: Day 1

So Wednesday was interesting. But before we get started, a quick refresher on the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE). It’s an annual trade show hosted by…

STG Acquires Thompson for $62mm

Thompson has found a buyer. Scandinavian Tobacco Group—the publicly-traded company that owns General Cigar Co. and Cigars International—has acquired Thompson and Co. of Tampa, Inc.,…

NyB Cigars Launches Furia for International Markets

Furia Cigars, a new line from dh Boutique Cigars and distributed by NyB Cigars is heading to international markets. The line’s name is a tribute…

South Dakota Legislators Introduce Tobacco 21 Bill

A pair of legislators in South Dakota have introduced a bill that would raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21-years-old….

BLK WKS S&R Heading to Retail in February

Black Label Trading Co. has announced that S&R, a new release from its Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) will be arriving at retailers in early…

XIKAR Acquired by Quality Importers

XIKAR has been purchased by Quality Importers Trading Co. One of the biggest names in cigar accessories will join Quality Importers, a Weston, Fla. company…

Puro Sabor 2018: Day 6*

Before I get to the end of the final night of Puro Sabor, some more factory visits. Earlier in the week I visited Oliva’s new…

Indiana Tobacco Purchase Age Increase Bill Dies in House

Just a day after a bill seeking to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Indiana to 21-years-old was unanimously passed by its…

Illinois General Assembly to Consider Increasing Tobacco Purchase Age

A pair of bills entered into the Illinois General Assembly will have legislators considering whether or not to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco…

Lotus Group Debuts Deception Serrated Blade Cutter, 15-Count Humidor at TPE

The Lotus Group is unveiling a pair of new products at this week’s Tobacco Plus Expo: a serrated blade version of its Deception cutter, as…

Crux Epicure Robusto

Patience is certainly a virtue, but if you’ve been waiting to smoke the Crux Epicure, it was a necessity. First announced in July 2016 as…