Cigar Rights of America (CRA) issued a statement following the announcement of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) plans to ban flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes. Initially CRA responded on 4/28 to the announcement: [themify_box] In our efforts to keep you informed of FDA actions regarding premium cigars, we wanted to share with you […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Responds to FDA’s Proposed Flavored Ban
Today, Drew Estate issued the following statement in response to FDA’s announcement of a proposed ban on flavored cigars: [themify_box] The Food and Drug Administration is moving forward with a proposed product standard regarding characterizing flavors in cigars despite a near-vacuum of scientific evidence to support this decision. FDA’S announcement today is only a proposed […]
Cigar News: Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Responds to FDA Proposed Rules on Flavored Cigars
Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s announcement of a proposed ban on flavored cigars, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) issued the following statement: [themify_box]On March 10th the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) was the first stakeholder group to meet with the Office of Management & Budget, Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs, and Food […]
Cigar News: FDA Issues Proposed Rules on Flavored Cigars and Menthol Cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a major step toward banning flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes. Today, the FDA announced that rule-making toward implementing both of these bans will be officially published to the Federal Register on May 4, 2022. As a part of the rule-making process, beginning May 4, 2022, the public can […]
Cigar News: Forged Cigar Company Adds Bull Moose
Forged Cigar Company is adding a new value-priced large ring gauge line to complement its Chillin’ Moose line known as Bull Moose. Bull Moose is a cigar that is made exclusively with Nicaraguan Habano tobaccos. It will be available in four sizes (5 x 60, 6 x 60, 6 x 70, and 7 x 60). […]
Cigar News: Aganorsa Leaf Creates Sampler in Support of POW-MIA-OREE
Aganorsa Leaf has created a five cigar sampler in support of POW-MIA-OREE. POW-MIA-OREE was created in 2014, by Eagle Scout Joshua Katz, to annually recognize and show respect for the sacrifices made by our Military Veterans and their families. POW-MIA-OREE annually “Live Reads” all the names of all the veterans interred in our National Cemeteries […]
Cigar News: J.C. Newman Set to Ship 2022 Edition of Yagua
J.C. Newman has announced it is shipping 1,250 boxes of its Yagua line to U.S. retailers. This is the first 2022 shipment of Yagua. The company says it is planning a second release around Thanksgiving. “Yagua is one of the oddest cigars on the market,” said Drew Newman in a press release. “Because Yagua breaks […]
Cigar News: Macanudo Gold Label 2022 Release Includes Limited Edition Gran Pyramid
General Cigar Company has announced the Macanudo Gold Label is making its annual return. For 2022, the series will include a new 6 x 52 limited edition Gran Pyramid size as a part of the collection. Originally released in 2002, the Macanudo Gold Label gets its name from its golden brown wrapper. The wrapper is […]
Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Cigars Adds Canadian Distribution
Casa Cuevas Cigars has announced its products will now be available in Canada. Distribution will be handled by Canadian Craft Cigars, a company owned by Barry Hannah and Kent Plosz that specializes in distributing boutique cigars. “Canada is a new market for Casa Cuevas Cigars, and we look forward to working closely with Barry and […]
Cigar News: Micallef Cigars Marks Million Cigar Milestone and Returns to PCA Trade Show
Two announcements were recently made from Micallef Cigars. First, the company announced it will be returning to the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Second, the company confirmed it succeeded in rolling one million Micallef Cigars in 2021. 2022 will mark the first time since 2019 that Micallef Cigars will be exhibiting at the […]