Festival del Habano XXII: Getting Home & Final Thoughts
My fifth year covering the Festival Del Habano in Cuba did not end the way that I was expecting. On my second flight from Miami…
Oklahoma Bill to Ban Smoking in Bars Stumbles
A bill that would have banned smoking in bars and most other businesses in Oklahoma suffered a setback earlier today. H.B. 3384 did not pass…
S.T.Dupont Adds Dual-Flame Défi XXtrême
There’s a new, dual-flame version of S.T.Dupont’s Defi Extrême torch lighter. The S.T.Dupont Défi XXtrême takes the same basic design as the original Défi—large body,…
601 La Bomba Lancero
If you ever feel like bringing up a cigar topic that has been discussed beyond the point of benefit, the demand for lanceros is a…
Florida House Passes Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase
A Florida bill to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products took a step forward today as the state’s House of Representatives passed it…
Padilla Poética Debuting This Summer
In addition to the latest version of the Padilla 8 & 11, Padilla Cigar Co. has a new project being made by A.J. Fernández. The…
PCA Says 2020 Trade Show Still Happening
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) says its 2020 Convention & Trade Show is still scheduled for July 10-14. In an email sent to its members…
Trio of Jas Sum Kral Cigars Debuting This Weekend
This Saturday, Golde Leaf Cigar Lounge of Hobart, Ind. will host the 5th Ristefari, an event dedicated to Jas Sum Kral and name after its…
Altadis U.S.A Plans H. Upmann 1844 Añejo
The newest H. Upmann from Altadis U.S.A. will come with the tobacco that is all at least five-years-old. Later this month, Altadis U.S.A. will release…
Warped Announces La Hacienda ‘First Growth’
Warped founder Kyle Gellis has made no secret of his love for wine, and his company’s newest release pays tribute to that. It’s called La…