Cigar News

Cigar News for June 22

June 22, 2008

Just a couple of items I’ve been meaning to talk about, but because I’ve been a bit lazy, I’m just now getting to it. Heather Haddad of Fumée World has launched a non-profit group for Women Cigar Smokers. The group is looking to provide information for our cigar smoking Sisters of the Leaf and a [...]

Read the full article →

Chairman and CEO of Swisher dies at 79

June 17, 2008

While Swisher isn’t a cigar that most of us would light up, I know many cigar smokers who were introduced to cigars by a Swisher. William Ziegler III was also known for his love of Long Island Sound and protecting the area.

Read the full article →

CAO Lx2 Announced

June 13, 2008

CAO Lx2 (“Ligero-times-two”) is a full-bodied, full-flavored cigar named for the priming of the tobacco plant which produces a leaf that is dark, strong, and spicy. CAO Lx2 combines a Nicaraguan wrapper with a Honduran binder, and incorporates two different ligero filler tobaccos from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.

Read the full article →

Reyes Family Cigars Announces Premier and Classic

June 12, 2008

Reyes Family Cigars has officially launched their two new lines, the Premier and the Classic.

Read the full article →

Cigar News from Camacho Cigars

June 10, 2008

I got a couple things from Camacho regarding what’s going on with them. First off they announced their plans to host some VIP after hours parties at the V-Bar in Las Vegas. Camacho will be hosting nightly VIP after parties for retailers and friends. There will be open bar and hors d’oeuvres served during after [...]

Read the full article →

EO Brands Announces the Cubao

June 9, 2008

Espinosa y Ortega have a new cigar planned for this year at the IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. The cigar will be named Cubao, the Taino word for “fertile soil.” Tabacalera Garcia in Nicaragua will be producing the cigars.

Read the full article →

Cigar News Items for June 04, 2008

June 4, 2008

I do have a couple of news items that I thought were of interest. We should be seeing some interesting stuff starting to pop up in the news now that the IPCPR Trade Show is just around the corner.

Read the full article →

CAO Escaparate Viral Videos

June 2, 2008

CAO is at it again trying to create some buzz about their new cigar they’ll be releasing at the IPCPR in Vegas. I got their newsletter and it had two videos detailing a break in at CAO Headquarters. CAO is good about generating a buzz about their new blends. I think the next month or [...]

Read the full article →

Baltimore Wants To Stop Sales of Single Cigars

May 29, 2008

Banning smoking isn’t enough for these folks now they are going after cigars. Granted this is aimed at the cheap stuff sold at gas stations. How long before a state bans the sale of tobacco completely? From the Cleveland Examiner: Violation of the proposal — which exempts tobacco shops and cigars that cost $2 or [...]

Read the full article →

A First Look at the Alec Bradley Tempus

May 16, 2008

I’ve heard good things about this new cigar from Alec Bradley and hope I get the chance to try one soon. The Tempus, according to the site, has been a few years in the making and along with the release of this cigar the company is planning a new look by featuring the company name [...]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →