Press Release: Next Generation Humidifiers from Cigar Oasis

January 9, 2014 (New York, NY) — Cigar Oasis is pleased to announce an update of its entire line of electronic humidifiers. The new units incorporate cutting…

Bill to Raise Smoking Age to 21 Proposed in Maryland

Following similar pieces of aged-based legislation in New York City and various areas of Massachusettes, one Maryland state senator is introducing legislation to raise the…

Alec Bradley Prensado DeSocio Heading to Alliance Cigar

Alliance Cigar Co.’s roster of exclusives is continuing to grow as the company is preparing to welcome its fourth cigar under the DeSocio. The Alec…

L’Atelier Extension de la Racine ER13

At the 2013 IPCPR trade show, L’Atelier Imports offered retailers a reward for showing up–the L’Atelier Extension de la Racine ER13. The Racine, which is…

E.P. Carrillo Grows In-House Sales Force

E.P. Carrillo has begun a process of bringing more of their sales force in-house after having primarily independent reps throughout the country. Bob Moreno, the…

2013 Awards: halfwheel 25

After over 250 cigars, the staff of halfwheel took more than 30 of the highest rated new cigars of 2013, smoked and ordered them individually….

General Cigar Trims Portfolio, Over 250 SKUs Discontinued

General Cigar Co. has begun informing retailers that the company will no longer be offering more than 250 SKUs in 2014 as items are removed…

Cabaiguan Lonsdale Heading to Virginia This Summer

Earlier today, Pete Johnson formally announced plans for a Cabaiguan in the 6 3/8 x 43 cervantes size, a retailer exclusive heading to Leesburg Cigar…

Franklin, Mass. Keeps Tobacco Purchase Age at 18 — For Now

The Franklin, Mass. Board of Health voted on Tuesday night to keep the minimum age to purchase tobacco at 18 for the immediate future, rejecting…

Epicurean Gonzo Santeria Close to Shipping

After box production delays pushed the release of Epicurean Gonzo Santeria back from November into the new year, Steven Ysidron is nearly ready to ship…

Padilla 1932 to Return as Meier & Dutch Exclusive

The Padilla 1932 is back again. Ernesto Padilla tweeted a picture of the cigar earlier with familiar bands and new 10-count boxes, but that’s hardly…