General Interest News

Read about what's happening with premium cigars outside the legislative and regulatory sphere

Nov 16

Connecticut River Valley & Premium Cigars

New England: In the heart of New England, nestled between rolling hills and meandering riverbanks, lies the best-kept secret of the premium cigar industry for centuries. The Connecticut River Valley,…

Nov 10

2023 Big Las Vegas Seminars: La Flor Dominicana—Father And Sons

New York: It was the middle of the afternoon, and most guests were already onto their second or even third cigar, when senior contributing editor Gordon Mott asked Litto Gomez of…

Nov 10

2023 Big Smoke Las Vegas Seminars: The Three Faces Of Connecticut

New York: Many of us know Connecticut by its nickname the Nutmeg State, even while nutmeg trees have never been grown there. But the Big Smoke seminar The Three Faces…

Nov 07

Entire Raiders locker room smokes cigars following solid win over the Giants in the first match since Josh McDaniels’ firing

Nevada: Entire Raiders locker room smokes cigars following solid win over the Giants in the first match since Josh McDaniels’ firing

Nov 02

Chris Webber recalls Michael Jordan “sitting on a Ferrari, smoking a cigar” before the game: “Hey Webb, who’s checking me?”

Michael Jordan said he smoked his first cigar after winning his first NBA championship in 1991. Years later, smoking became his ritual for every home game. So, before Game 2…

Nov 01

FOUNDATION BEGINS SHIPPING TABERNACLE KNIGHT COMMANDER

Foundation Cigar Company has begun shipping its most anticipated release, The Tabernacle Knight Commander, 6 x 3/4 x 52 Perfecto with a Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper. Crafted with unparalleled expertise and…

Nov 01

TATUAJE ANARCHY NFT GOES ON SALE

Earlier this year, Tatuaje and Smoke Inn, a retailer in south Florida, made headlines with the announcement of the return of the Tatuaje Anarchy by way of a series of non-fungible…

Nov 01

Celebrating 15 Years of Cigar Rights of America A Puff of Freedom

Washington, DC: In the Summer of 2007, the premium cigar industry gathered for its annual trade show in Houston, Texas, preparing to launch new products, make purchases for the year,…

Oct 31

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. releases special edition El Baton cigar celebrating The Florida Aquarium

Florida: For a limited time, adult guests who visit The Florida Aquarium can purchase a collector’s cigar made by J.C Newman Cigar Company. Named the “SEA-Gar,” the specially designed El…

Oct 31

Tatuaje 20th Anniversary Cigars In Shops Now

Two regular-production smokes honoring Tatuaje’s 20 years in business have arrived in retail shops around the country. They were first announced in the summer and on display at the PCA Trade Show this past…