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Be informed about everything that happens in the cigar world. Site-related stories, new smokes, manufacturer releases, legislation developments – read about it all here as soon as it becomes news.

  • London Cigar Scene: Whisky and Cigars by Robert Graham Ltd

    Friday, 30 Jul 2010

    Londonist often likes to take a small dram to accompany a fine Cuban cigar. So, we were delighted to find that both can now be sourced in this hitherto barren quarter of the metropolis. Robert Graham’s new cigar store is compact but perfectly packed with ci... (More)

  • Americana At Heritage: Cigar Store Indian Sets Record At $203,150

    Friday, 30 Jul 2010

    A superbly colorful and remarkably well-preserved American hand carved cigar store Indian, which had been in a Washington, D.C.-area basement for at least 20 years, brought a world record public auction price of $203,150 on May 22 as the top lot in Heritage Auction Galleries' Grand Form... (More)

  • Cigar Travel: The Latest in Interactive Marketing

    Friday, 30 Jul 2010

    I stepped out of the airport in Managua last January to weather that was literally five times warmer than it was back in New York. I boarded a plane surrounded by 15-degree weather and stepped off in low 80s. It was a welcome break from the ... (More)

  • Camacho Cigars Signs Partnership With Bayer CropScience

    Tuesday, 27 Jul 2010

    Camacho Cigars, a key player in the international cigar market, and Bayer CropScience, the world's leader in crop science and crop protection, have signed a working partnership under the Bayer Food Chain Management program. With this new alliance, Camacho Cigars has become the only toba... (More)

  • Cigar Rolling Demonstration

    Saturday, 24 Jul 2010

    Cigars are an experience on it's own, each one carrying it's own  personal charm. For true cigar enthusiasts, come understand your form of pleasure further with the Cigar Rolling Demonstration held at the Etoile Bistro this 29th July 2010 at 12 noon hosted by the Hotel Equatori... (More)

  • Rival calls for review of Bilbray cigar club

    Friday, 23 Jul 2010

    Democratic challenger Francine Busby is calling for an investigation into a cigar club formed by Republican Congress... (More)

  • Tobacconists Say Denville, NJ, Smoking Ban Penalties ‘Over the Top’

    Sunday, 18 Jul 2010

    The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association believes the recently enacted smoking ban in Denville, New Jersey is ‘over the top’ because, among other reasons, it could land errant smokers in jail. Denville, New Jersey (PRWEB... (More)

  • Torano Family, Armed With a New Look, is Back in Control of Its Own Distribution

    Thursday, 15 Jul 2010

    The Torano Family, makers of some of the finest cigars in the world, is proud to announce that effective August 1st the family will distribute its own brands. To add to this exciting news, Torano launches a new company name, a new logo ... (More)

  • New York Tobacconists Warn Bloomberg About Extending Smoking Ban to Parks, Beaches

    Wednesday, 14 Jul 2010

    The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association today warned Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg against his consideration to extend New York City’s smoking ban to include the city’s parks and beaches. New York, New York (PRWEB) July 14... (More)

  • Bartow Cigar Factory to Be Torn Down

    Wednesday, 14 Jul 2010

    The Polk County Commission took no further action Wednesday from their vote in May to demolish the 1925-vintage building east of downtown Bartow despite renewed pleas by preservationists. ... (More)

  • Cuban cigar dealer fights bans, hard times

    Friday, 09 Jul 2010

    Improved economies and new tactics to fight smoking bans have led to increased sales of Cuban cigars this year, after a decline of 7.7 percent in 2009, the exclusive international distributor of the world's favorite cigars said on Monday. "Through the end of... (More)

  • Immediate Cigar Tax Increase Possible

    Sunday, 04 Jul 2010

    The U.S. Senate will shortly vote on a proposal to expand the state children’s health insurance program by $35 billion. Funding is to be provided solely through higher tobacco taxes. The tax increases on cigars are particularly punitive,... (More)