American Canyon, Calif. Bans Tobacco Stores
There are no tobacconists in American Canyon, Calif.—and it appears it will stay that way, legally. On Tuesday, the American Canyon city council voted unanimously to prohibit…
Crowned Heads Sending Headley Grange Maduro to JR Cigar
JR Cigar’s portfolio of exclusive cigars is getting a new track. Crowned Heads is sending the retailer an exclusive version of Headley Grange, meaning it’s…
Puro Sabor 2016: Day 5 & Conclusion
The final day is simple: wake up, eat, go to the airport in Managua. And with that, the Nicaraguan cigar festival is over. It’s incredible…
Quesada Ships Keg Edition 2016
Last week, Quesada began shipping the latest version of its limited edition Keg. The Quesada Keg Edition 2016 uses the same blend as inaugural 2015 edition:…
AKA Cigars Increasing Prices Feb. 1
AKA Cigars will increase prices 5 percent across its entire portfolio, effective Feb. 1, 2016. According to co-owner Jay Lundy, this will be the first price…
Swisher International/Drew Estate Add Nick van Olden as Tobacco Head
Drew Estate, and its parent Swisher International, have a new head of tobaccos. Last week, the companies announced Nick van Olden as its vp of corporate…
Puro Sabor 2016: Day 4
Wake up, shower and off to La Estrella. There are worse ways to start your morning. As Janny García explained as we walked around her…
Partagás Corona Gorda Añejados Launching Next Month
Just on the heels of Hoyo de Monterrey, Partagás will be the next brand to receive Habanos S.A.’s Añejados treatment. Next month, the Partagás Corona…
Puro Sabor 2016: Day 3
I was on my way downstairs when I saw Gustavo Cura of Oliva Tobacco Co. trying to find his room. Like many, he had been…
Room101 The Big Payback Connecticut Slated for February
The largest and most popular Room101 is getting a new wrapper option next month. Davidoff of Geneva USA, which distributes Room101 cigars, has announced that…
Hoyo de Monterrey Hermosos No.4 Añejados Shipping This Week
The latest in Habanos S.A.’s Añejados program is heading to stores in Germany. Christoph A. Puszkar, marketing director for 5th Avenue, the German distributor of…
