Henke Kelner Gets His Own Cigar
Hendrik “Henke” Kelner has made a lot of cigars over his storied career. He’s often described as master blender, the creator of the AVO brand and…
Muestra de Saka Exclusivo
When are you going to make a Liga Privada? I’ve never been asked that question, but Steve Saka inevitably has. Saka, the former ceo of…
Steve Lochan Appointed CEO of Casa de Montecristo
Tabacalera USA has appointed Steven Lochan as the new head of the 11 Casa de Montecristo retail stores. Lochan previously served as the vp of operations strategy…
AVO Syncro South America Ritmo Launching This Month
The AVO brand is heading to South America. Sort of. Later this month, Davidoff of Geneva USA will begin shipping the AVO Syncro South America…
Laguna Beach, Calif. Expands Smoking Ban to Sidewalks & Others
Laguna Beach. has expanded its smoking ban to cover just about everywhere in the coastal California town. The city’s smoking ban already covered parks and…
FDA Issues Guidance on Three-Month Extension for Deeming Regulations
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a guidance document clarifying the three-month extension to future deadlines as part of the deeming regulations….
Arlington, Texas Approves Expanded Smoking Ban
With two changes, the Arlington City Council voted 7-2 in favor of an expanded smoking ban that will prohibit smoking in bars, night clubs, strip clubs, pool…
Scott Gottlieb Confirmed as New FDA Commissioner
Dr. Scott Gottlieb will be the new commissioner of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Gottlieb was approved by a vote of 57 to…
Pennsylvania Bill Would Ban Smoking in Cigar Stores, Bars & Casinos
Last week a bill was proposed in Pennsylvania that would modify the state’s smoking ban to ban smoking in virtually all buildings other than private…
Alec Bradley Prensado Exquisito & Lost Art Emerge
Two new versions of the Alec Bradley Prensado have emerged: Exquisito and Lost Art. Jonathan Walsh, the company’s regional manager for the mid-Atlantic region, posted a…
General Cigar Raises Prices, Discontinues Some Cigars
On Monday, General Cigar Co. raised prices on most of its cigars. While the company noted it lowered prices on some Macanudo and Punch cigars,…
