On July 28, Commissioner of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, announced a new comprehensive plan for the approach the agency will take to the regulation of tobacco products.
Drew Estate launches Tabak Especial brand into Holland
Drew Estate announces the launch of the Tabak Especial brand (Medio/Connecticut and Oscuro/Maduro) into Holland.
Blend Bar with Davidoff Cigars to Expand to The Woodlands, TX
Blend Bar with Davidoff Cigars announced that it recently signed a lease for approximately 4,500 square feet of space located at 1701 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX.
General Cigar Appoints José de Castro as New VP of Marketing
General Cigar announced that José de Castro will join the company as vice president of marketing, assuming his new role on August 1, 2017.
United Cigar Group Offering Anti State Tax Promotion at IPCPR 2017
United Cigar Group will offer each retailer bonus goods in quantities that correspond to their state’s tobacco tax percentage, essentially “giving back” the tax to the retailer.
Foundation Cigar Co. Partners With Highclere Castle for Special Release
Nicholas Melillo has partnered with Highclere Castle, known as the iconic face of the award-winning television drama, Downton Abbey, to create Highclere Castle Cigars.
Four Gurkha Blends to be Re-Released
Gurkha Cigars will not be introducing any new cigars at the 2017 IPCPR for the first time. Instead, the company has decided to re-release some of it’s most popular brands.
Dominion Cigar Celebrates Canada’s 150th Anniversary
Dominion Cigar is launching the Dominion Confederation, a limited edition release to celebrate Canada’s 150 years.
Global Release of Prensado Lost Art and Black Market Estelí
For the first time in two years, Alec Bradley Cigar Co. has announced the global release of two premium cigars.
La Gloria Cubana Colección Reserva Debuts in July 2017
La Gloria Cubana returns to its roots with “Colección Reserva,” a special new line developed collaboratively with former brand owner and master blender Ernesto Perez-Carrillo.
Flagship Quad Flame Pocket Lighter From Xikar
Xikar Inc. will be launching the the so called HP4 quad flame pocket style lighter at the 2017 IPCPR show in July.
Oliva Launches Three New Inferno Cigars with Famous Smoke Shop
Made in collaboration with Nicaragua’s Tabacalera Oliva, these new premium cigars will be made in Oliva’s factory and are available exclusively at Famous Smoke Shop.
