My Father Cigars will once again be a part of the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA)’s Exclusive Series of cigars. At the 2019 TAA Convention taking place March 17-21 at Casa del Campo in La Romana, Dominican Republic, the company formally announced an exclusive Toro size of its Don Pepin Garcia Original (Blue) brand would […]
Cigar News: Dr. Ned Sharpless to be Named Acting FDA Commissioner
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Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar has announced that National Cancer Institute Director Dr. Norman “Ned” E. Sharpless will become the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner. Dr. Sharpless will succeed Dr. Scott Gottlieb who has announced he is stepping down from the position at the end of the month. “Change is […]
Cigar News: Dylan Austin Named President for Davidoff Americas
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Davidoff Americas has a new President, and it’s long-time Davidoff veteran Dylan Austin. Austin’s promotion is effective immediately. He succeeds Jim Young, who was the long-time President of Davidoff of Geneva North America. Last year, Young was promoted to Chief Commercial Officer of Davidoff, but had continued in a dual role running the America’s business. […]
Cigar News: Punch Egg Roll Announced
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On April 1st, 2019, Punch Cigars will introduce a new limited value-priced offering known as the Punch Egg Roll. It’s a cigar that is intended to encourage consumers to come out of hibernation from the sub-zero vortexes experienced in many parts of the country this winter. Punch Egg Roll will come in one size – […]
Cigar News: Simon Chase Passes Away
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Simon Chase, known as one of the world’s most foremost experts in Cuban Cigars, has passed away following a long illness. He was 74 years old. Born April 19, 1944, Chase joined Hunters & Frankau in 1977. a United Kingdom-based importer and distribution company where he had a 35-year career as a director. He earned a […]
Cigar News: Kristoff Cigars Adds Lil Pistoff Kristoff
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Kristoff Cigars has started to roll out a new 5 x 44 Corona size in its Pistoff Kristoff line. The cigar is Called Lil Pistoff Kristoff. Pistoff Kristoff made its debut in 2016. It is positioned as Kristoff’s strongest cigar. The blend consists of a Natural San Andrés wrapper, an Indonesian binder, and Nicaraguan fillers. […]
Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. to Introduce Henry Clay War Hawk
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This month Altadis U.S.A. will release a new addition to its Henry Clay line known as the Henry Clay War Hawk. The cigar is intended to be the first of a three-part series of cigars called the Immortal Trio. The Henry Clay War Hawk will introduce an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper offering to the Henry […]
Cigar News: Nat Sherman Timeless Limited Edition TAA Exclusive
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At this year’s annual Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) Convention taking place at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic, Nat Sherman will introduce a cigar that will be part of the 2019 TAA Exclusive Series. That cigar is the Nat Sherman Timeless Limited Edition TAA Exclusive. The Nat Sherman Timeless Limited Edition TAA Exclusive […]
Cigar News: La Palina Silver Label Toro to be Released as a TAA Exclusive
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Once again, La Palina will release an exclusive cigar to the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA). According to a report by Cigar Aficionado, the La Palina Silver Label Toro will make its debut at the TAA’s annual convention being held at Casa de Campo from March 17 through March 21. The report states the La […]
Cigar News: La Palina Blue Label to Become Regular Production; Adds New Sizes
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The La Palina Blue Label, a cigar previously offered as an exclusive cigar to the Tobacconists Association of America for 2018, is now becoming a regular production line in the La Palina portfolio. In addition to the TAA Toro size becoming regular production, La Palina will also add Robusto and Gordo offerings. The blend for […]