FDA Seeks to Move Texas Cigar Lawsuit to D.C., Eyes Combining Cases
The FDA does not want to fight about cigar regulation in a Texas court. Last week, attorneys for the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)…
Minneapolis Considering Raising Minimum Tobacco Purchasing Age
On Friday, a bill was introduced that would raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco in Minneapolis from 18 to 21. Council members Jeremiah Ellison and…
Jeremy Jack Releases JJ14 Lancero
Jeremy Jack’s JJ14 line has a fourth size: a lancero. The JJ14 Lancero is a 7 1/2 x 40 version of the vitola. Like the…
Gurkha Blendmaster’s Cask Toro
If there was a motto for cigars in 2017, specifically the 2017 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, it was what’s old is new again. Due to…
Davidoff Travel Humidor
When I was first showed the Davidoff Travel Humidor, I was somewhat impressed, but more confused. While the soft pouch was still in a prototype…
FDA Announces ANPRM to Reevaluate Cigar Regulations
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is formally reevaluating whether it will continue to regulate premium cigars. On Monday, FDA will issue an Advanced Notice…
Cigar Exemption Not Included in FY2018 Omnibus
Once again Congress will pass a spending bill that contains no relief for cigars. The long-awaited FY2018 spending bill, a process commonly known as an…
New York City Considering Sidewalk Smoking Ban
A bill will be introduced later today that could make it illegal to walk and smoke at the same time in New York City. Councilman…
Soneros Returning in April
Soneros, the brand owned by the González family behind the La Corona Factory in Estelí, will return to the market next month. While the name…
FDA Announces ANPRM on Flavored Tobacco Restrictions
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is once again asking for input from the public about tobacco, this time about flavored tobacco. Today, FDA…
Warped Slates Moon Garden for IPCPR 2018
Warped Cigars has a new lancero scheduled for this year’s trade show. The company will show off Moon Garden, a 7 x 40 Nicaraguan puro that…
