Hancock County, W.Va. Considering Public Smoking Ban

The Hancock County, W.Va. Health Department submitted a proposal that would create a widespread ban on smoking in any public place, from restaurants and bars…

Alabama Smoking Ban Dies In House, Again

Sen. Vivian Figures, D-Mobile, dreams of a statewide smoking ban has once again died in the Alabama House of Representatives. The House Health Committee voted…

Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda Jars Arrive In Stores

Multiple retailers have reported the arrival of the much-anticipated Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda 2013 jars, a project that many hoped would be on shelves…

XIKAR VX V-Cut Cutter

Introduced at the 2010 IPCPR trade show, the XIKAR VX V-Cut Cutter was the company’s take on reinventing the cat’s eye cut. Jerry Dear, former…

Press Release: Oscar Valladares Announces Rosalila

March 12, 2014 (Danlí, Honduras) — Puros De Ballard LLC is pleased to announce the flagship offering from Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Company, “Rosalila”. Constructed in…

Fonseca Cubano Limitado Adds Two Sizes

Quesada is adding two sizes to its Fonseca Cubano Limitado line. Yesterday, Terence Reilly, general manager for Quesada Cigars, tweeted a picture of the 6…

Press Release: DeSiena Announces Plans For National Distribution

March 11, 2014 — Adam DeSiena (rhymes with “See Vienna”), founder and president of DeSiena Cigars, has announced the launch of the new DeSiena 312,…

Press Release: La Zona Adds 20-Count Boxes

March 11, 2014 — This week we have begun shipping to retailers the La Zona Connecticut and Habano cigars in 20 count boxes. The La…

Vermont House Votes Down Minimum Age Raise

Efforts to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21 in Vermont came to a halt today. The Vermont House Human Service…

ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta Gran Bully Special Edition

Originally introduced in 2012, the ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta blend was an addition to Altadis U.S.A.’s existing Romeo y Julieta brand featuring a different wrapper and…

Press Release: Quesada Announces 40th Anniversary

March 11, 2014 — The 5th generation of the Quesada family is proud to announce the upcoming release of five different vitolas this spring in…