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Cigar News – Editors – February 1, 2016

Famous Smoke Shop Announced Release of Retailer Exclusive Asylum Lobotomy

Famous Smoke Shop has just released a new cigar line in collaboration with Asylum Cigar Company, under the leadership of founders and cigar experts Tom Lazuka and Christian Eiroa. The new release will be available exclusively at Famous Smoke Shop.

Cigar News – Editors – February 1, 2016

Zino Platinum Retailer Exclusive “The Remake” announced for Second Half of 2016

The Davidoff-owned brand Zino Platinum announced their continuous collaboration with Brooklyn based artists for the launch of a new retailer exclusive that is to be expected in the second half of 2016. So far, no specific details have been announced.

Cigar News – Samuel Spurr – February 1, 2016

Whisky & Cigar Event “Indulge” to Take Place at Dramz in New Delhi

The Smoke Company, in association with Dramz Whisky Bar, is hosting a whisky and cigar event on 6 & 7 February in New Delhi, India as a prelude to a larger festival later this year. The carefully curated two day event will present guests with some of the best whiskies and cigars from around the

Cigar Industry – Editors – February 1, 2016

Drew Estate to Take Over U.S. Distribution of Debonaire House & Indian Motorcycle

Drew Estate announced their plans to become the Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Debonaire House and Indian Motorcycle Cigars. Both brands are produced in the Dominican Republic under the leadership of Philip S. Zanghi III, a long-time tobacco industry veteran.

New Releases – Samuel Spurr – January 29, 2016

A Burning Issue: Lighter Maintenance

A well-functioning lighter is essential for a perfect start to smoking a premium cigar. Kurt Van Keppel, CEO and founder of XIKAR, shared some tips on good lighter performance.

Cigar News – Editors – January 28, 2016

Hoyo de Monterrey Hermosos No. 4 Añejados Shipping

Habanos S.A. has announced the release of Hoyo de Monterrey Hermosos No. 4, the latest addition to their new Añejados line which was first launched in early 2015. The cigars are already available in Germany and will arrive in other countries during the first quarter of 2016.

Cigar News – Editors – January 28, 2016

PIO Cigars Announced the Release of New Diadema Vitola

Celebrating their 20th Anniversary, PIO Cigars is launching a new vitola within their Resurrection line. The new Diadema size is a 7 x 54 Perfecto and will be part of the regular portfolio, although manufactured only in limited quantities.

Cigar News – Irene Rittler – January 27, 2016

Room101 is Launching a Connecticut-Extension of their Payback Series

Room101 has announced the launch of Big Payback Connecticut, an extension of “The Big Payback”, which first launched as a Nicaraguan Puro in May 2014. The new line already began shipping this monday.

Cigar Life & Culture – Editors – January 27, 2016

La Aurora to Open Teaching Center La Aurora Cigar Institute in the Dominican Republic

La Aurora announced the opening of a teaching facility as part of their La Aurora Cigar World in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dom. Rep in February. The institution’s aim is to educate and teach about the world of cigars in a didactic manner, through a group of recognized professionals.

Cigar Life & Culture – Marc André – January 26, 2016

How to Build Your Own Walk-In Humidor – Part Two

In the last article, we dealt with walk-in humidor design and construction. Now we’ll discuss building materials, humidification technology, and air circulation.

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