FDA Center for Tobacco Products Names Science Director

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center of Tobacco Products (CTP) has announced a new director of its Office of Science (OS), as Matt Holman,…

Quality Importers Acquires Cigar Mechanic

Quality Importers Trading Co. has acquired yet another cigar accessory company. This time, it’s Cigar Mechanic, a company that made bead-based humidity products. The deal…

Romeo y Julieta Reserve Rare 11 Years Old

At the 2016 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, Altadis U.S.A. showed off a new Romeo y Julieta blend that was created by the Grupo de Maestros, Altadis U.S.A.’s executive…

Ventura Begins Shipping Slaughterhouse

Slaughterhouse, a new value-priced item from Ventura Cigar Co., is now shipping. The company showed off the cigar last summer to meet the Aug. 8,…

Indiana Bill Seeks to Raise Minimum Age to Purchase to 21

A bill in the Indiana House of Representatives would raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. H.B. 1578 makes three…

Puro Sabor 2017: Day 5

The second full day of Estelí got off to a similarly early start as the day before. I am going to be honest, I had…

Fable Fourth Prime LP Releases Shipping Nationwide This Month

A trio of limited edition cigars from Fable Cigars is being formally released a bit ahead of schedule. This month, Fable will release Fourth Prime LP,…

Gov. Kasich Calls for Massive Tobacco Tax Hike in Ohio

Ohio Governor John Kasich is calling for a massive tobacco tax hike as part of his proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Kasich is…

Sinistro Mr. Red Scala

For a couple of years now, Sinistro Cigars has been selling cigars in three blends, each coming in four sizes. Those blends are called Mr….

Crowned Heads Releasing Paniolo Especiale 2017 Next Month

The newest release of the Crowned Heads’ R. Field Wine Co. exclusive will arrive next month. On Feb. 24, 2017, R. Field Wine Co. will host…

Second Oregon Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase Bill Expected Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Sen. Elizabeth Steiner Hayward, D-Beaverton, is expected to introduce legislation that would raise the minimum the minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18 to…