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Joe Chiusano steps down from Cusano

Cusano Cigars, a popular Dominican Republic cigar brand, is undergoing some changes in structure this month. Joe Chiusano has recently resigned from his role of president.…

Outdoor smoke event in Paley Park, NY

I think this is a great initiative! William Paley, La Palina Cigars and Cigar Rights of America are hosting a legal outdoor smoke event in counterpoint…

Online cigar sales now illegal in Maryland

Thinking of purchasing your next case of cigars online or by mail order? If you’re in Maryland, think again. Recent legislation has made it illegal for…

Guillermo León acquires La Aurora

Guillermo León recently purchased La Aurora S.A., the celebrated cigar company, from E. León Jimenes. La Aurora not only makes cigars, but is also well known…

Release: Sosa Underground, 60 & Family Selection

Update: you can read reviews of these cigars in our “Off the Beaten Path” article dedicated to Antillian Cigar Corp. Miami, Florida June 2, 2011 –…

Illinois easing smoking restrictions in lounges/shops?

Following the news that two bills in Washington State may grant cigar lounges and tobacconists the right to apply for licenses to allow smoking on their…

National Nestor Miranda Day 2011

Press Release Miami Cigar & Company is back at it again, always willing to show their gratitude to the cigar smoking community, they have decided to…

Cuban cigar roller going for a new Guinness world record

Cuban cigar-roller Jose Castelar Cairo (Cueto), already famous for his four Guinness World Record length cigars (11,04 m, 14,80 m, 20,41 m, and 45,38 m Habanos),…

Cigar Release: Zino Platinum Z-Class Series

The Zino Platinum Crown and Scepter series launched in 2003 will be complemented by a third line: The new and modern Zino Platinum Z-Class Series was…

Cigar Release: Toraño Loyal

(Miami, FL) June 20, 2011: Toraño Family Cigar Company is proud to announce the launch of the family’s newest brand: Loyal, which will be hitting the…

Maryland Online Cigar Sales Law Update

Many of you (especially those of you in Maryland) probably remember the Maryland General Assembly banning the order of cigars online or by mail order last…

Gurkha Cellar Reserve, Royal Challenge & Seduction

Beach Cigar Group Inc., owner of Gurkha Cigars, one of world’s most premium and luxurious cigar brands announced today the creation of three new retailer exclusive…

Cigar Release: Toraño Vault

(Miami, FL) July 12, 2011: Toraño Family Cigar Company is excited to unleash Vault, the family’s newest cigar creation. The Toraño family will unveil Vault at…

La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro & more releases

Cigar Release: CAO Osa Sol

OSA Sol is a 3 size cigar collection featuring a wrapper hand picked by Rick Rodriguez and his team of master blenders. OSA stands for Olancho…

Cigar Release: Puros Indios 2012 & more

Puros Indios Cigars announced today the unveiling of 3 new blends, to be released at the IPCPR in Las Vegas. The Puros Indios “2012” Series will…

Camacho Liberty 2011 now available in stores

From Camacho’s newsletter: As with all editions of the Liberty Series, this new blend is constructed in our proprietary 11/18 format (48x54x48x6) and selected from our…

Help protect the rights of cigar smokers & tobacconists

Usually I don’t post much about legislative updates, but this time it’s urgent. The FDA is going too far, and this is the time for smokers…

Cigar Release: Davidoff White Edition 2011

Press-release: The Davidoff “White Edition” 2011 represents the new concept of this year’s Davidoff Limited Edition. Apart from the famous main ring bearing the Davidoff Logo,…

Cigar Release: Zino Embassy Selection 2011

Press-release: For the third time, a limited edition Zino cigar is making its way to local tobacconists. In its burgundy-colored box with gold logo, the Zino…

Cigar Release: Litto Gomez Small Batch No. 4

Coral Gables, FL December, 2011: La Flor Dominicana will introduce the fourth in a series of “Small Batch” Litto Gomez Diez cigars. This limited production item…

Cigar Release: Urbano Sumatra

Matt Urbano, founder and owner of Urbano Cigars, describes his company’s just-released, second boutique premium cigar: “Urbano Sumatra has a sweet, earthy flavor that settles into…

Cigar Release: Ocean State Cigars “J. Grotto Reserve”

Update: here is our review of the J. Grotto Reserve. Paul Joyal, founder and president of Ocean State Cigars, Inc., describes his new J. Grotto Series…

Cigar Release: H. Upmann Royal Robusto

Update: here is our review of the H. Upmann Royal Robusto Habanos s.a. is pleased to present the new H.Upmann Royal Robusto, an exclusive release aimed…

Cigar Release: La Gloria Cubana Retro Especiale

Update: here is our review of La Gloria Cubana Retro Especiale. Continuing its tradition of innovation, Team La Gloria is proud to introduce La Gloria Cubana…

Cigar Release: Cremo Cigars

Update: here is our review of the Cremo Magnum Opus. The original Cremo Cigar, an icon of early America and the most successful cigar brand of…

Time for Cigar Aficionados to Move Against the FDA

“Freedom of choice”, photograph by Krzysztof Poltorak If you’ve been keeping up with the latest political news which concerns cigar smokers, you probably are aware that…

Cigar Release: Wicked Indie

(Miami, FL) – November 2nd, 2011: Be on the lookout for the Goblin as the Beach Cigar Group, makers of the super premium cigar brand Gurkha,…

Cigar Release: Urbano Connecticut

“Our new boutique cigar line, Urbano Connecticut, fills out our portfolio of just-released boutique premium cigars,” reports Matt Urbano, founder and owner of Urbano Cigars. “It…

Cigar Release: Montecristo New York Connoisseur

Here is a new release from Montecristo, specially blended for New York retailers. Crafted in the Dominican Republic, this 6 x 60 double toro sports an…