Cause of Action Institute Files Brief in FDA Lawsuit
A day after Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan and Texas filed a joint amicus curiae brief opposing the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)’s regulation of premium cigars, a…
Procigar 2017: Day 3
There are many constants of Procigar, not getting enough sleep is amongst them. After writing a quick story about some positive FDA news, I headed…
Caldwell Expanding Midnight Express Sabotage Lancero
Fans of the lancero vitola have another new one to try. Caldwell Cigar Co. has added the Midnight Express Sabotage Lancero, a 7 1/2 x 42…
Four States File Brief Opposing FDA Cigar Regulation
Last night, the states of Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan and Texas filed an amicus curiae brief opposing the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulation of premium…
Ramon Allones Eminencia (ER Suiza 2007)
In 2005, Habanos S.A. launched its Edición Regional program. It’s somewhat interesting to know what the company thought the program could turn into, certainly not what…
Procigar 2017: Day 1
As Patrick Lagreid mentioned yesterday, Monday started out in a Dominican night club called Coco Bongo, which apparently is a chain—learn something new everyday. After…
Rimowa Travel Humidor
When it comes to luggage, there are two brands that stand above all else. One is Louis Vuitton, the French fashion house originally started as…
Papa Chogüí
Cigars for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, the Day of the Dead, the 4th of July, Chinese New Year—and now, Dominican Father’s Day. That cigar comes from Chogüí and…
La Flor Dominicana Adding Six Vitolas to Ligero Cabinet
La Flor Dominicana’s Ligero Cabinet Oscuro Natural line received six new sizes last year. While the company has not formally promoted the line yet, Chicago-based…
Procigar 2017 Auction Items Unveiled
Next week, the Dominican cigar industry plays host to the 10th annual Procigar festival and as is tradition, the last night will include a gala…
Bill to Change FDA Grandfather Date Reintroduced in Congress
Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., and Sanford Bishop, D-Ga., have introduced the FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act in the 115th congress. The bill is actually a bit…
