Chicago Alderman Delay Latest Tobacco Tax & Age Increase Attempt
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has been trying to get the minimum age to purchase tobacco products increased for nearly a month, as well as a…
Iola, Kan. Increases Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
The growing Tobacco 21 movement in Kansas has claimed another city, as the Iola city council passed the increase at Tuesday’s meeting. While the new law…
Cornelius & Anthony Shipping Cornelius Next Month
The first line from the new look Cornelius & Anthony will begin shipping next month. In a nod to the past, and perhaps the idea…
Alec Bradley’s Filthy Hooligan Goes Barber Pole for 2016 (Update)
For the fourth installment of its Black Market Filthy Hooligan cigar released as a lead-up to St. Patrick’s Day, Alec Bradley has decided to switch…
262 Cigars Launches The Internship Program
262 Cigars will be releasing a new cigar in 2017 called The Intern, but to get to that point, the company is asking its fans to…
General Cigar Adding New Look Hoyo Next Month
In April 2015, General Cigar Co. celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Hoyo de Monterrey brand by releasing the Edición de Cumpleaños 150, a limited edition…
Emanuel’s Tobacco Changes Shut Down by Chicago Aldermen
A number of tobacco-related changes proposed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel were met with pushback on Monday as the Chicago City Council’s Finance Committee effectively…
Claudio Sgroi Named President of Mombacho Cigars
Claudio Sgroi has been named president of Mombacho Cigars, a title that he will add to his existing roles as partner and master blender. Both…
Phil Zanghi Announces Cattle Baron Cigars
Phil Zanghi, best known for his Debonaire and Indian Motorcycle lines, has announced a new project that he is helping bring to market, Cattle Baron…
New Jersey Legislature Takes Up Tobacco Age Increase, Smoking Bans Again
Just a few weeks after New Jersey Governor Chris Christie used a pocket veto to defeat a bill that would raise the minimum age to…
Michigan’s Cigar Tax Cap Moves to House for Debate
In 2012, the Michigan legislature approved a 50-cent cap on its cigar tax, which had previously been 32% of the wholesale price. But tucked in…
