Rafael González 88 (ER Asia Pacific 2016)

The number eight is considered lucky in China. In 2008, the number inspired one of the most unique Edición Regional releases of all time, the…

Perez-Carrillo Encore Majestic

Go to a concert, and it seems a given that the headliner will perform an encore. If anything, it’s become part of the overall show…

Colibri SV-Cut

For nearly a century, cigar smokers have faced a choice: straight cut or v-cut. Carrying a small punch, oftentimes built into lighters, in addition to…

Chicago to Require Warning Signs at All Tobacco Retailers, Bans Free Sampling of Tobacco Products

The city of Chicago has passed a new ordinance that will require all tobacco retailers in the city to post new warning signs at each…

La Galera to Add Gavillero Perfecto (Update)

There’s a new size being added to the La Galera brand, the Gavillero Perfecto, a 6 3/4 x 38/48/38 perfecto. According to a story by…

Skokie, Ill. Joins Tobacco 21 Movement

The village of Skokie, Ill. has joined the Tobacco 21 movement, as on Thursday the Village Board unanimously approved an increase in the minimum age…

CAO Estelí Slated for TAA Release

General Cigar Co.’s release for TAA members will be a CAO. Later this month, the company will offer the CAO Estelí as an exclusive to…

Macanudo Inspirado Red Robusto

General Cigar Co.’s Macanudo brand is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a number of releases, the first of which is the Inspirado Red….

Mountain Home, Ark. Won’t Raise Tobacco Purchase Age

A proposal to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Mountain Home, Ark. was defeated during a committee hearing on Tuesday evening, meaning…

Davidoff Adds Mundano to Vault Series

Tomorrow, a new Davidoff Vault release will go on sale. It’s called Mundano—which has a variety of translations, though Davidoff is going with worldly—a reference to…

Room101, Lost&Found Collaborate for SuperStroke

First there was a Caldwell Cigar Co. and Room101 collaboration, now there is a Lost&Found and Room101 project. Matt Booth has teamed up with Lost&Found…