NY Legislature Digs into Cuomo's Tax Plan - NBC New York
NY Legislature Digs into Cuomo's Tax PlanNBC New YorkThe legislative hearings will look at a few measures to raise taxes on loose tobacco and on cigars proposed by Cuomo. Some legislators also seek propose more taxes as the state's revenues continue to fall below projections. But the biggest tax issue ...and more » |
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:53:04 GMT
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At the Super Bowl, an Annual Smoke Scene - New York Times (blog)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:47:01 GMT
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Foto essay: The Last of the Midtown West Cigar Factories - Fotorater Magazine
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:29:01 GMT
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Where to Smoke: Indianapolis - Cigar Aficionado
Where to Smoke: IndianapolisCigar AficionadoStars of the football field, film and television have been enjoying the city, and in many cases lighting up cigars during the celebratory week at some of the area's cigar bars. On Thursday night, former NFL great and current ESPN personality Ron “Jaws” ... |
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:50:46 GMT
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Viggo: I had to chain-smoke cigars - The Press Association
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMT
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Cigar shop, pizza parlor among new businesses in the area - Evening News and Tribune
Cigar shop, pizza parlor among new businesses in the areaEvening News and TribuneBy DAVID A. MANN AND DANIEL SUDDEATH newsroom@newsandtribune.com > SOUTHERN INDIANA — Billow, a cigar and smoking lounge, is now open at 137 E. Market St. in downtown New Albany adjacent to Quill's Coffee. Co-owners Josh Bullock and Kevin Metcalf are ... |
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:19:14 GMT
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Man Accused of Taking Cigars from Churchill's; Tires Slashed in Parking Garage - Patch.com
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:46:42 GMT
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How To Tailgate In Style: Choose The Right Victory Cigar - News One
News One | How To Tailgate In Style: Choose The Right Victory CigarNews OneWhat you need is the right cigar to show your cool. Michael Herklots, executive director of retail and brand development for Nat Sherman, talked with NewsOne.com about how to tailgate in style and choose the right cigar. Nat Sherman, Inc. has been a ... |
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:53:04 GMT
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TPE 2012: Cigar Industry Needs United Front - CSNews Online
CSNews Online | TPE 2012: Cigar Industry Needs United FrontCSNews OnlineBy Melissa Kress LAS VEGAS -- Several tobacco categories have already come under the microscope of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the general consensus seems to be that cigars' turn is coming. Insiders caution that the cigar industry needs ... |
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:43:31 GMT
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Cuban Tobacco Sculptor Keeps Amazing His Public - Prensa Latina
Cuban Tobacco Sculptor Keeps Amazing His PublicPrensa LatinaNunez, who used to be a torcedor (cigar twister) for different cigar factories, first cherished the idea and took the steps for becoming a tobacco sculptor in 1994. Now, on occasion of the 14th Habano Cigar Festival, to be held on February 27-March 2, ...and more » |
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:14:45 GMT
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Quick Smoke: Alec Bradley Family Blend VR1
Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.” The Alec Bradley Prensado has gotten plenty of buzz lately after being named Cigar Aficionado‘s Cigar of the Year, but I’ve generally preferred the Family Blend, which was [...]
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:53 +0000
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Quick Smoke: El Triunfador No. 2 Robusto
Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.” I really enjoy the Lonsdale in this blend, which I reviewed back in March 2011. But I continue to find the Robusto (5 x 48) to be less [...]
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:33 +0000
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Stogie Guys Friday Sampler No. 275
As we have since July 2006, each Friday we’ll post a mixed bag of quick cigar news and other items of interest. Below is our latest Friday Sampler. 1) Imperial Tobacco Group, a United Kingdom-based company that owns Altadis and is considered the world’s largest producer of cigars, announced a 10% jump in net revenue [...]
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:47 +0000
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News: Eddie Ortega Leaves EO Brands, Starts Ortega Cigar Company
In 2010, Rocky Patel bought a 50% share in EO Brands, maker of such lines as EO 601, Cubao, Murcielago, and Mi Barrio (all made at Don Pepin Garcia’s My Father Cigars factory in Nicaragua). Yesterday, Eddie Ortega, co-founder of EO Brands along with Erik Espinosa, announced he was leaving the company and starting his own outfit called Ortega [...]
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:51 +0000
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Cigar Review: House Resolution Chairman
Ever since June 2009 when President Obama signed the “Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act,” my colleagues and I have written ad nauseam about the danger of granting the Food & Drug Administration jurisdiction over handmade cigars. Jeff Borysiewicz, owner of the Orlando-based Corona Cigar Co., hasn’t been taking this threat sitting down. As [...]
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:34 +0000
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Cigar Spirits: Van Winkle Special Reserve Bourbon
The world can be split into two types of people: those who know about Pappy Van Winkle bourbon and those who don’t. Say “Pappy” around those who know, and they’ll start talking about how they procured a rare bottle or the time they saw it on a shelf at a bar. Everyone else just gives [...]
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:57 +0000
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Commentary: Do You Need a Favorite Cigar?
Years ago, I overheard a gentleman make a wise statement in a cigar shop that has stuck with me ever since. “The best cigar is the cigar you like the best,” he said. What a wonderfully simple (and true) declaration. So many people choose to smoke cigars that are new or expensive because they think [...]
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:19 +0000
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Quick Smoke: Pinar del Rio 1878 Cubano Especial Capa Natural Robusto
Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.” Every time I light up this Abe Flores creation I find myself wondering why I took so long to come back to it. I may not light up [...]
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:51 +0000
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Quick Smoke: Liga Privada Unico Series L40
Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.” This lancero is a relatively new and limited cigar from the Liga Privada Unico Series, which is the home of experimental, one-off cigars from Drew Estate including the [...]
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:50 +0000
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Stogie Guys Friday Sampler No. 274
As we have since July 2006, each Friday we’ll post a mixed bag of quick cigar news and other items of interest. Below is our latest Friday Sampler. 1) One week before Indianapolis hosts Super Bowl XLVI between the Giants and the Patriots, anti-tobacco politicians in Indiana are still pushing for a statewide smoking ban. [...]
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:10 +0000
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