Kretek Acquires Foundry
Michael Giannini will once again be heading Foundry. Kretek International has announced that it has acquired Foundry Tobacco Co. from Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG). Terms of…
Eastern Standard Sungrown Robusto
At this year’s IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, Caldwell Cigar Co. showed off a trio of new cigars, all extensions of existing lines. The Long…
Walla Walla, Wash. Bans Smoking in Parks
Walla Walla is likely best known for its place in the heart of Washington state’s wine country, but it recently garnered attention for a piece…
Bourne, Mass. Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
The Bourne Board of Health approved a proposal to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in the town from 18 to 21-years-old, making…
Warped Ships La Relatos The First
Warped Cigars has begun shipping its new La Relatos line. La Relatos The First is a 6 x 38 petit lancero that uses an Ecuadorian…
Crowned Heads “Lawless Day” Returns Nov. 1
Later this week, retailers will have the opportunity to purchase regional cigars from Crowned Heads regardless of where they are based. For the second consecutive…
Isla del Sol Maduro Gran Corona
Drew Estate is known for a lot of things, and depending on what section of the humidor you frequent, you might not be as familiar…
Crowned Heads Court Reserve XVIII Shipping
The first cigar from Crowned Heads with “Crowned Heads” in its name is now shipping to stores. Today, the Nashville-based company began shipping the Crowned Heads…
Rich Krutick Out at Davidoff of Geneva USA
Rich Krutick, the longtime head of U.S. marketing for the flagship Davidoff brand, is no longer with the company. He had been with the company…
Black Label Trading Co. Ships Santa Muerte
Black Label Trading Co. has begun shipping on the latest installment of its annual Santa Muerte line, and as in years past, it’s a limited…
Fratello Navetta Inverso Begins Shipping
The newest Fratello is off to stores. Fratello has begun shipping the Navetta Inverso, a three-size line that is based off the already-existing Navetta. As…