Chicago’s Tobacco Tax Deemed Illegal by Court
A legal process that has gone on for nearly three-and-a-half years came to an end today, as the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that an additional…
Chicago OTP Tax Declared Illegal
Chicago’s taxes will not be going up. The Circuit Court of Cook County has ruled that the tax on other tobacco products (OTP), including cigars, is…
Chicago Tobacco Tax Increase Delayed
A proposed tobacco tax increase in Chicago that was scheduled to go into effect on July 1 has been delayed, as the city has agreed…
Weekly News (June 6, 2016)
Cigar News Camacho Liberty Series 2016 Shipping This Week Crowned Heads Launching La Cosa Nica Sampler Davidoff Expanding Escurio Line Drew Estate Releases Drew Diplomat…
Iwan Ries & Co. Leads Lawsuit to Block Chicago Tobacco Tax Increase
On Tuesday, a group led by historic Chicago cigar retailer Iwan Ries & Co. filed a legal challenge to the city of Chicago’s pending tobacco tax…
Tatuaje The Hyde
It’s that time of year again. Tatuaje’s legendary and-or infamous Monster Series is back with another release, The Hyde. It all started in 2008 with…
Tatuaje Announces Unlucky 13 Retailers for 2015 Monster Series
The Unlucky 13 list for 2015 is out. As has become tradition, Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars has announced—via his private Saints & Sinners forum—the…
Davidoff Announces Golden Band Award Nominees
On July 19, Davidoff will host its fourth Golden Band Awards as the cigar industry gathers in New Orleans, La. for the IPCPR Convention &…
