Californians Can Still Smoke in State Parks and Beaches

Smokers in California can still light up in state parks and beaches thanks to a veto issued by Gov. Jerry Brown this week. SB 1333…

Faraón Tutankamon Toro

Earlier this year, Patrick Lagreid reviewed the Faraón Ramses, a cigar from the relatively unheard of Humidores Dominicanos, a Dominican brand that was coming to the…

Tobacco Purchase Age Goes to 21 Tomorrow in Hamilton, Mass.

The minimum age to purchase tobacco and other nicotine delivery products will increase to 21 years old tomorrow in the northeastern Massachusetts town of Hamilton….

Gabriel Alvarez Resigns from Maya Selva Cigars

Gabriel Alvarez has announced his resignation from his position as the director of U.S. sales for Maya Selva Cigars. Alvarez joined the French-based company just over two years…

Marrero Makes Tesoro Mio Barberpole Regular Production

The limited edition Marrero Cigars’ holiday release is now a regular production item. Marrero has announced that its Tesoro Mio Barberpole is now a regular production…

Flor de Selva Grand Pressé Maduro

At the 2016 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, Meya Selva Cigars introduced the box-pressed vitola in the company’s Flor de Selva Maduro line. Named the…

Sacra Folium 4th Density Robusto Grande

This year may have been the worst year for a new cigar company to debut; not only was new FDA regulation of premium cigars on the…

Alec Bradley Plans Project 60

Earlier this year a new Alec Bradley called Project 50 appeared—a line which initially didn’t appear to be related to cigars with 50 ring gauge—now there’s…

Worcester, Mass. Tables Smoking Ban, Flavored Tobacco Restrictions

In the past year, Worcester, Mass. has raised the minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21, banned smoking in a variety of areas…

Griffin’s Nicaragua Special Edition Coming Later This Year

While it won’t be available in the U.S., there will be a Griffin’s Nicaragua Special Edition 2016 heading to international markets next month. The cigar…

Liberty, Mo. Passes Tobacco Purchase Age Increase

Another city in Missouri has signed on to the movement to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21, as the Liberty City…