Alaska’s Governor Vetoes Bill Containing Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase

The state won’t be aligning its laws with the federal minimum purchasing age due to a tax increase contained in the bill.

Dayton, Ky. Passes Smoking Ban for All Public Places

The bill has no exemptions for cigar lounges or tobacco retailers.

Cohiba 55th Anniversary Celebration: Day 3

The third day of the Cohiba 55th Anniversary Celebration involved a trip to the legendary home of the Cohiba and Trinidad marcas, the El Laguito factory.

Viaje The Geisha Corojo

Viaje’s newest Japanese-inspired creation is The Geisha, a 6 3/4 x 52 perfecto that comes in two different blends: one is covered in a San Andrés wrapper from Mexico, while the subject of my review incorporates a Corojo ’99 wrapper grown in Nicaragua.

Padilla Barcelona Heading to International Markets This Month

Oddly, it won’t debut in Spain. Instead, the cigars will head to Germany and Latvia by the end of this month.

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Adds Greek Distribution

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust is offered in nearly 30 countries.

Forged Cigar Co. Releasing FLVR in October

A new line of flavored cigars from STG’s Forged Cigar Co. is scheduled to arrive on store shelves in early October. Released under the name…

El Septimo Zaya Nueva Reserva Coming to LCA Retailers in October

It’s a release of just 15,000 cigars, some of which won’t be released for a decade.

Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Eduardo I Ships

The new 6 1/4 x 54 size is the second vitola for the Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro line. It is highlighted by a 10-year-old wrapper grown in Jalapa, Nicaragua.