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August 12, 2016

IPCPR 2016: General Cigar Co.

As always, it’s a busy year from General Cigar Co. The star of the show is a new release from Partagas called Ramon y Ramon,…

Portraits: Robert Holt

Robert Holt is proud. That’s the first thing that comes to mind describing the Army veteran who owns Southern Draw Cigars. Every interaction I’ve had…

IPCPR 2016: Ventura Cigar Co.

Ventura Cigar Co. is a subsidiary of Phillips and King International, which itself is a subsidiary of Kretek International. Phillips & King is the largest…

IPCPR 2016: Top 3 Things – Patrick Lagreid Edition

Just the other day someone asked me what my favorite part of the recent IPCPR Convention & Trade Show was, and without missing a beat…

Grafton, Mass. Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

The Grafton, Mass. Board of Health isn’t wasting any time in implementing an increase to the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, as Monday’s approval…

Matilde Serena Arrives at Select Retailers (Update)

It wasn’t on display at the recent IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, but Matilde Cigars has shipped Serena, a new limited edition cigar, to a…

Smithsburg, Md. Enacts Parks Smoking Ban

Leaders in Smithsburg, Md. have passed a voluntary smoking ban for the town’s parks, as the five members of the town council unanimously approved by…