Fayetteville, Ark. Bans Smoking in Parks

A smoking ban for the parks of Fayetteville, Ark. has been approved by the city council, bringing an end to lighting up once it goes…

Tatuaje & L’Atelier Imports Merging

Pete Johnson’s two cigar labels will now be one, officially. Effective March 19, Tatuaje and L’Atelier Imports will merge. While it’s unlikely to mean much…

Sean “Casper” Johnson Leaving L’Atelier Imports

Sean “Casper” Johnson, one of the founders of L’Atelier Imports, will be leaving for a job in the music industry. “An amazing opportunity to rejoin…

Crowned Heads Plans Four Kicks Maduro Lancero

There will be a Four Kicks Maduro Lancero. Jon Huber, co-founder of the Nashville-based cigar company, made the announcement on The Hot Ticket podcast. Huber…

Padrón Raising Prices on Some Cigars

Effective Monday, Padrón will be raising prices on some lines. “With our best efforts and intentions, we have been able to avoid any price increases…

Georgetown, Mass. to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age May 1

The minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Georgetown, Mass. is going up to 21-years-old as of May 1, as the town’s board of health…

Festival del Habano XX: Getting Home & Final Thoughts

Another Habanos festival is in the books and as has been the case in the past, I have some random observations and thoughts not just…

Illusione Details OneOff Plans

The comeback of the OneOff brand is near. Illusione, which purchased the trademark to the brand last year, has announced the planned sizes and details….

J.C. Newman Announces New Marketing Team Roles

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has announced a variety of promotions within its marketing division. Monica Foster (R) and Kara Guagliardo (L) have been promoted to co-marketing…

Davidoff Gusto Slated as Vault Release for Friday

Davidoff’s Vault program will get its next release this Friday when the company launches the Davidoff Limited Edition Gusto Toro. The single size 6 x…

Peoria, Ill. Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase Proposed

Jim Ardis—the mayor of Peoria, Ill.—has proposed raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21. Ardis will make the proposal tonight at…