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Kentucky Senate Approves Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase Bill

From halfwheel on January 25, 2020 Posted in News

The Kentucky State Senate has approved a bill that would raise the state’s minimum age to purchase tobacco and e-cigarettes to 21-years-old, officially bringing it in line with the recently…

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Vicarias Cigars Announces Price Increase

From halfwheel on January 25, 2020 Posted in News

Vicarias Cigars has announced that it will be taking a price increase on the majority of its portfolio as of Feb. 1. In a statement sent out today, the company…

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2020 CA Report: 10 Top Dominican Cigars Under $5

From Cigar Advisor on January 24, 2020 Posted in News

Flavor matters, and the Dominican Republic has plenty of it. The good news is, you don’t need deep pockets to enjoy their cigars: introducing 10 Dominican under $5 a piece…

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An Open Letter to the Cigar Industry: The Lie About Internet Cigar Sellers

From Cigar Advisor on January 24, 2020 Posted in News

The role of Internet sellers in the cigar industry has been misrepresented - and that must end. An Open Letter to the Premium Cigar Industry from Arthur Zaretsky, Famous Smoke…

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Indiana House Approves Tobacco Age Increase, Tougher Penalties for Underage Tobacco Sales

From halfwheel on January 24, 2020 Posted in News

The Indiana House of Representatives has approved a bill that will significantly increase penalties for retailers who sell tobacco products, e-cigarettes or vaping products to persons under 21-years-old, which the…

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Mombacho Cigars S.A. To Serve Spain With La Casa Del Tabaco

From Cigar Journal on January 23, 2020 Posted in News

Mombacho Cigars S.A. announced today that it will start distribution in Spain through La Casa Del Tabaco SLU in January 2020.

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Cavalier Genève To Attend TPE & PCA

From Cigar Journal on January 23, 2020 Posted in News

Cavalier Genève cigars officially announced their participation to both USA based tradeshows this year, TPE & PCA.

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Island Lifestyle Ends Distribution Agreement with Kretek

From halfwheel on January 23, 2020 Posted in News

The distribution and marketing agreement between Island Lifestyle Importers and Kretek International is over. On Wednesday, Island Lifestyle announced that effective immediately, it will be handling all marketing and distribution…

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Phillips & King/Ventura Cigar Co. Pull Out of PCA 2020

From halfwheel on January 23, 2020 Posted in News

Phillips & King and Ventura Cigar Co., both owned by Kretek International, will not be exhibiting at the 2020 PCA Convention & Trade Show. The companies made the announcement less…

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Visol Adding Quad-Flame Denali at TPE 2020

From halfwheel on January 22, 2020 Posted in News

Just days after announcing the Saddle, a new triple flame jet torch lighter, Visol Products has announced another new product, a quad-flame lighter with a number of similar features. Like…

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Drew Estate Not Increasing Prices in 2020

From halfwheel on January 22, 2020 Posted in News

Following its decision to not exhibit at the 2020 PCA Convention & Trade Show, Drew Estate has said it will not be increasing prices this year. Typically Drew Estate increases…

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Puro Sabor 2020: Days 0 + 1

From halfwheel on January 22, 2020 Posted in News

Puro Sabor is back, and boy am I happy about it. After an unfortunate political situation that made things unsafe to bring in a significant number of tourists for a…

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Appeals Court Denies Motion to Stay May 2020 Substantial Equivalence, Schedules Appeal Hearing for March 13

From halfwheel on January 22, 2020 Posted in News

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has denied a motion by cigar trade groups to grant a stay on the May 12, 2020 deadline for substantial equivalence until after…

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Jas Sum Kral Signs Distribution for Lebanon

From halfwheel on January 21, 2020 Posted in News

Jas Sum Kral has announced that most of its products will be available in Lebanon later this year. The company has signed a distribution deal with Cigar Boutique, a large…

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Mombacho Cigars S.A. Signs Distribution Deal for Spain

From halfwheel on January 21, 2020 Posted in News

Mombacho Cigars S.A. has announced that it has signed a distribution deal with La Casa Del Tabaco SLU to have its cigars distributed in Spain. The company says that this…

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Maya Selva Announces Price Increase

From halfwheel on January 21, 2020 Posted in News

Maya Selva Cigars has announced that it will be implementing a 5 percent price increase on all of its products, effective Feb. 1, 2020. In a statement, the company said…

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Georgia Legislators to Debate Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase

From halfwheel on January 20, 2020 Posted in News

Legislators in Georgia could be considering an official increase to the state’s minimum age to purchase and possess tobacco products, as a bill was filed at the end of last…

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Gentlemen 1919

From Cigar Journal on January 20, 2020 Posted in News

Gentlemen 1919 has been voted as one of the top 5 cigar lounges on Earth by this very publication, Cigar Journal! The award was bestowed upon Antoine and Maxime at…

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Bertie Cigars Hong Kong Celebrates the Lunar New Year

From Cigar Journal on January 20, 2020 Posted in News

Bertie Cigars in Hong Kong recently celebrated 2020 and the Lunar New Year with an event featuring fantastic cigars, drinks, food, and great camaraderie.

“It was a fun event, in line…

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Weekly News (Jan. 20, 2020)

From halfwheel on January 20, 2020 Posted in News

News Alec Bradley Caribbean Classic Debuting at TPE 2020 Alec Bradley Increasing Prices Jan. 27, 2020 Arturo Fuente Plans Hemingway, OpusX ForbiddenX Gift Sets for PCA 2020 Ashton Remakes La…

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Stogie Road Cigars Names Dunkan Ramon Echevarria Sales & Marketing Director

From halfwheel on January 20, 2020 Posted in News

Stogie Road Cigars has announced that Dunkan Ramon Echevarria has joined the company as the national director of sales and marketing. Echevarria is the owner and operator of Doña Noli…

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Corleone Cigars Announces A Partnership With Tabolisa Manufacturers

From Cigar Journal on January 18, 2020 Posted in News

The collaboration between Corleone Cigars and Tabolisa Manufacturers will notably allow the premium brand to expand its production and develop special and exclusive series that will be revealed throughout the…

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Person of the Year 2019 – Riste Ristevski

From Cigar Dojo on January 18, 2020 Posted in News

Riste Ristevski began 2019 as the face of one of the most fervent followings in the ultra-craft premium cigar space. He ended the year as the undisputed leader of the…

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Which Is The Best 2020 Cigar Of The Month Club?

From CigarObsession on January 17, 2020 Posted in News

We have never seen so many ‘cigar of the month’ clubs as right now. For those that have been in them the last year, I want your feedback. What have…

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Quesada Cigars Increasing Prices as of Feb. 1

From halfwheel on January 16, 2020 Posted in News

Quesada Cigars has begun informing retailers that it will be taking a price increase to a number of its lines effective Feb. 1. The increase varies from brand to brand,…

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