TPE 2017: Day 0
Hello from Las Vegas. It’s the latest stop on my seemingly never-ending travel circus. I’m here for the 2017 Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE), which begins…
Puro Sabor 2017: Day 1
Last week, Patrick Lagreid and I went to the Puro Sabor festival in Nicaragua. It’s the Nicaraguan cigar festival and we are providing coverage, broken up…
Thompson Lands Aging Room Quattro F55M Maduro Ahead of National Debut
A new Aging Room has arrived at Thompson Cigar Co. The cigar is the Aging Room Quattro F55M Maduro and while it’s only available at Thompson…
Congressmen Send Letter to Pence Regarding FDA Cigar Regulation
Earlier today, three Congressmen sent a letter to Vice-President Mike Pence urging him and President Donald Trump to consider reversing the regulation of premium cigars…
Trump Issues Regulatory Freeze, Likely Doesn’t Affect FDA Cigar Regulations
Last night, Reince Priebus, chief of staff for President Donald Trump, issued a memorandum announcing the new administration’s freeze on pending regulations. In short, the…
Dunhill Plans Exit From Cigar & Pipe Business
One of the most storied names in the world of cigars and pipes is going away. Tobacco giant British American Tobacco is planning to no…
Chicago OTP Tax Declared Illegal
Chicago’s taxes will not be going up. The Circuit Court of Cook County has ruled that the tax on other tobacco products (OTP), including cigars, is…
S.T.Dupont Announces Initial Lighter
For the 75th anniversary of its lighters, S.T.Dupont will release a new lighter known as the Initial. The dual-flame soft flame is inspired by the original…
Camacho Announces BXP
Camacho has formally announced release of an extension to three of its lines, BXP. The company is launching two new box-pressed sizes in three of…
British American Tobacco Completes Reynolds American Takeover
British American Tobacco and Reynolds American have agreed to a merger that will see British American Tobacco purchase the 57.8 percent of Reynolds American that…
2016 Awards: The Consensus Top 25 Cigars
It is likely that there will never be a year quite like 2016 for The Consensus. The difference between first and second? One point. The difference…
