Press Release: Cigar Federation Announces First Cigar “The Collective”

February 10, 2014 (Miami, Fla.)—Cigar Federation announces the release of it’s first cigar The Collective. The cigar was blended by Ezra Zion Cigar Company and manufactured…

Weekly News (February 10, 2014)

Crowned Heads Announces Las Calaveras Janny Garcia Teases La Antiguedad — Trademark is owned by J.G.G. Tobacco Holding Company, Inc., which lists Jaime García as president….

Alabama Smoking Ban Proposed

A group of elected officials in the Alabama Senate have introduced S.B. 168, the Alabama Smoke-free Air Act of 2014, which would ban smoking in…

Epic Corojo Reserva Double Corona (Prerelease)

At the end of February, a new cigar called Epic will debut at about 15 different retailers across the country in two different blends, the…

Oliva Expands Into C-Stores, Rocky Patel Shows Off Foil Packs

Add Oliva and Rocky Patel to the list of premium cigar companies expanding beyond the traditional humidors, although in slightly separate ways.  For Rocky Patel…

Alec Bradley’s Filthy Hooligan Draws Ire From Some

A Facebook group protesting Alec Bradley’ Black Market Filthy Hooligan has gotten the attention of some in the Irish community. “Say NO to Alec Bradley…

El Rey del Mundo Infantes (ER Cuba 2013)

For the second time in Habanos S.A.’s Edición Regional program, the company decided to release a cigar made just for sale on the island: the…

Sosa 50th Anniversary Pirámides Coming

After teasing plans to honor the company’s 50th year in business, Arby Sosa has shown off the Sosa Pirámide #50. The 5 3/4 x 55…

Arcata, Calif. Considering Expanding No Smoking Areas

The city council of Arcata, Calif. is considering expanding the no smoking ordinance in the downtown area after hearing of complaints from residents that the…

Press Release: Oettinger Davidoff AG Continues to Expand its European Team

February 7, 2014 (Basel, Switzerland)–As of 1 January 2014, Mario Samec is taking over as the new Area Manager responsible for the German market at Oettinger…

Viaje Secret Sauce

Last year, Viaje introduced one of its most exclusive offerings to date, an event only cigar named Secret Sauce. The 5 1/4 x 56 box-pressed…