End of July the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Cigar hosted a virtual tasting event and live webcast featuring Tabacalera SLU and Cigar Journal.
Court of Appeals Strikes Down FDA Warning Labels
In 2016, FDA decided to regulate cigars and require massive health warning labels on all cigar products. Due to ongoing litigation, the warning label requirement has not yet taken effect. Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit struck down FDA warning labels for all cigars, declaring that they are “arbitrary and capricious.”
NYC Cigar Lounges Begin Reopening
With the summer in full swing and the COVID curve now flattened in New York for more than a month, the city’s longstanding cigar bars are making difficult decisions about the best way to begin reopening.
Industrial Cigar Co. Launches Art Project
Industrial Cigar Co. launches a project to showcase the diversity in the cigar culture and stand united during times of racial divide.
Stunning Results at CSWC „Stay Strong“-Season
During the global lockdown the Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) qualifiers are being held in a new format called “Stay Strong”.
First Book on Vintage Cuban Cigars published in Russia
Russian expert Dimitry Drutsa has just released a book on Cuban cigars, a laudable effort to catalogue vintage Cuban cigars for the Russian smoker.
Today: International Enjoy A Cigar Day
Wherever you will smoke your cigars today, May 31st: Share your photos on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Cigar Rights Of America: J. Glynn Loope Steps Down
Today, J. Glynn Loope announced that he will be stepping down as Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) on November 4, 2020, the day after Election Day.
NEW CIGAR PODCAST GOES LIVE
Nick Hammond, Cigar Journal writer and author, has created a new podcast in the wake of the Corona virus pandemic. Called Around The World in 80 Cigars – The Podcast, the pod is an audio take on the book Hammond released last year; Around The World In 80 Cigars – The Travels of An Epicure.
J. Cortès boosts the morale of its employees
Cigar manufacturer J. Cortès is doing its best to contain the coronavirus by strictly observing the necessary contingency measures. The company has produced a video clip to support its employees in the United States, Sri Lanka and Dominican Republic.
J.C. Newman launched #SheSmokesToo
Last month on International Women’s Day J.C .Newman Cigar Company launched a new series: #SheSmokesToo. They asked women from their organization to discuss being a woman in this industry! Check out the series as it becomes available on YouTube. There will be a new episode every week!
Your Guide to Virtual Herfs
Here are some of the virtual cigar herfs being offered right now: