Maine Senate Passes Minimum Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase

Yesterday, Maine’s Senate voted in favor of raising the state’s minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21. The proposal now moves to the…

Tatuaje Reserva J21 Broadleaf

It’s been a while since I smoked a J21. In fact, I had to be reminded what the exact size of the J21 was when…

Guy & Lady Barrel Release Alcohol Infused Leaf Wrap

For those that like to experiment with making their own cigars or rewrapping cigars to create a different flavor profile, Guy & Lady Barrel Cigars…

Middletown, R.I. Adopts Flavored Tobacco Restrictions, Requires Tobacco Retailer Licenses

The sale of flavored tobacco products is about to be a thing of the past in Middletown, R.I., as on Monday night the town council…

Rocky Patel Martinique Arrives at TAA Retailers

The Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) is celebrating its 49th anniversary, but a 50th anniversary cigar is on its way to TAA stores. Rocky Patel…

Powell, Ohio Increases Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

The age to purchase tobacco and alternative nicotine products will soon be increasing in Powell, Ohio, as on Tuesday night the city council unanimously approved…

Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez Robusto

If you haven’t noticed, Altadis U.S.A. has developed a bit of a thing with A.J. Fernandez in recent months. The two entities have been collaborating…

STG Launches Humi-pack for International Markets

Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has introduced a new single-cigar packaging unit designed to allow customers to keep their cigars fresh without the need for a…

Casa de Montecristo Nashville Announces Grand Opening

Casa de Montecristo Nashville has announced its grand opening party. The store, which opened more than a month ago, will host events on July 21…

Davidoff Announces 2017 Golden Band Award Nominees

Davidoff of Geneva USA has announced the nominees for its sixth Golden Band Awards, which will be presented on July 11 during the 2017 IPCPR…

San Francisco Flavored Tobacco Ban Passes First Reading

San Francisco’s ban on flavored tobacco moved one step closer to becoming law. On Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a ban…