Nat Sherman Metropolitan Habano Robusto
Last year many cigar companies responded to the new FDA regulations by releasing a lot of cigars, excessive amounts of cigars one could argue. Some…
Fuente Fuente OpusX Toast Across America 2016
Since 2003, Arturo Fuente has partnered with J.C. Newman Cigar Co. to produce the Toast Across America, a limited edition two-pack that includes one OpusX and one J.C. Newman product packaged…
Orange County, N.Y. Increases Tobacco Purchase Age to 21 (Update)
Another New York county will be increasing the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, as today the Orange County legislature voted unanimously in favor of…
TPE 2017: Day 2 + Conclusion
My morning started out quiet early: 6:30 a.m. to be exact. While I’m sure we would have sent someone to cover Tobacco Plus Expo, my…
Puro Sabor 2017: Day 4
My Thursday morning started off with a visit to the My Father Cigars S.A. factory, an impressive facility right on the Panamerican Highway that I…
La Gloria Cubana 25 Aniversario Humidors Arrive in Switzerland
Nearly two years ago, Habanos S.A. announced a limited edition humidor release created in celebration of the 25th anniversary of La Casa del Habano stores. This…
New York Seeks New Protocols for Mail Order Tobacco
An additional layer of paperwork could be coming for Internet, catalog and phone orders placed with tobacco retailers in New York, as a piece of…
Puro Sabor 2017: Day 3
At some point, a bus ride to Estelí was in order. Wednesday morning was the day. Our busses were quickly joined by La Policía Nacional,…
HHS Secretary Nominee Price Calls for Extension of SCHIP Tax
As part of his Senate confirmation hearing, Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., called for an eight-year extension of the Children’s Health Care Insurance Program (CHIP), which…
Arizona Bill Seeks to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
There hasn’t been much tobacco-related legislation coming out of Arizona in recent years, but this year, the state’s legislature will deal with a bill seeking…
Nicaraguan Tobacco Chamber Announces new Board of Directors
On the heels of the 2017 Puro Sabor Cigar Festival, the Nicaraguan Tobacco Chamber (CNT) has announced the election of its new board of directors…
