Drew Estate announced today “The Drew Estate Goodwill Act of 2021” initiative designed to honor the spirit of the 2021 Barn Smoker Program and the DE25 Celebration by deploying a token of appreciation to those who purchased tickets to attend these events that were unfortunately cancelled or postponed due to the rise of the COVID-19 Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces “The Drew Estate Goodwill Act of 2021”[…]
After an incredible amount of deliberation, Espinosa Premium Cigars announced this week that they have again postponed the annual La Zona Palooza Festival. In a press release the company explained: For the last month, we have carefully considered the impact in the surge of COVID-19 and its variants both nationally and throughout the State of Read more about Cigar News: Espinosa Premium Cigars Moves to Virtual La Zona Palooza for Second Year[…]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the cigar industry, especially the key trade shows both nationally and internationally, Messe Dortmund GmbH announced back in May that they were canceling this years InterTabac trade show. The show was scheduled to be held in Dortmund, Germany Sept. 18-20, 2020. This week, Messe Dortmund GmbH announced Read more about Cigar News: InterTabac to Hold In-Person and Virtual Trade Show in November[…]
With the ongoing challenges in the cigar industry with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) has announced an innovative virtual initiative dubbed, with their tongues firmly planted in cheek called, “The DTT Timeshare Experience”. The program will be debuting in the 2nd half of July 2020 in response to the cancellation Read more about Cigar News: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® Announces The DTT Timeshare Experience[…]
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent cancellation of this years Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, Casa Cuevas Cigars has announced today, they will extend a special week-long sales effort to all retailers starting Friday July 10th though July 17th. President of Casa Cuevas Cigars, Luis Cuevas Jr., said “With the PCA being cancelled, and Read more about Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Cigars To Present “Retailer Only Access” Sales Event[…]
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced yesterday, temporary changes to its staffing and programs as a result of the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic hardships. In the press release they stated that as of July 15, the PCA staff will be furloughed, with benefits, as the board and executive committee Read more about Cigar News: PCA Announces Changes in Response to COVID-19[…]
ACE Prime and Tabacalera Pichardo recently published an article on what they are doing to combat the COVID-19 crisis in their factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. In the article they describe how they empowered their workers and have been working tirelessly on a sustainable and healthy solution for their workers and the factory. The article starts Read more about Cigar News: ACE Prime and Tabacalera Pichardo Provide Generosity During COVID-19 Crisis[…]
ACE Prime and Crowned Heads provide details of the new BULB Initiative (TheBulbBox.com) – a new platform to help local cigar retailers to KEEP THE LIGHTS ON! TheBulbBox.com is a unique way to leverage the reach of national brands and the influence of cigar experts to generate sales and support local businesses. (Open for Subscriptions Read more about Cigar News: MANUFACTURES LAUNCH “BULB” TO SUPPORT LOCAL RETAILERS KEEP THE LIGHTS ON![…]
In this episode of Taking it To The Nub, Shirtless Mike and Boston Jimmie of Stogie Press are joined by special guest Kevin Parow “The Commish” of the Cigar Militia. We talk about his growing Facebook Cigar Group and delve into life of quarantine and smoking cigars.
As of the weekend of March 20-22, the cigar community has seen a tremendous spike among cigar enthusiasts who have started herfing with brothers and sisters of the leaf from all parts of the United States. “Virtual Herfing” isn’t a new phenomenon, but the sudden spike in use of technology due to the Corona Virus Read more about Lifestyle:Virtual Herfs, The New Temporary Normal – By Mike Holmes[…]
The Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) has announced that this year’s annual meeting and convention has been abandoned due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The meeting was originally scheduled for March 22- 26 in Cabo San Lucas Mexico. The association did note, they were considering rescheduling the event, but with the current conditions of the Read more about Cigar News: TAA Cancels 2020 Annual Meeting and Convention but Associate Members Still Shipping Blends[…]
This week we had special guest Justin Chaffiot from the Chaffiot Collection. Justin cigar line is special in that he donates 10% of profits to fight Human Trafficking. We also had Terry Mayben who runs our local cigar group (Sticks and Spirits). This was a great show we not only dove into Justin’s mission, but Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 4 – The Chaffiot Collection & COVID19[…]
Drew Estate announced today it is postponing the Florida Barn Smoker until November 13th-14th, 2020 out of an abundance of caution due to ongoing health concerns surrounding COVID-19. On March 15th, the CDC issued the following statement, “CDC, in accordance with its guidance for large events and mass gatherings, recommends that for the next 8 weeks, organizers Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Postpones Florida Barn Smoker From May 16th to November 14th[…]