Quintessentially American: Missouri Meerschaum Co.
Mom. Baseball. Apple pie. These three things have traditionally been viewed as the quintessential essence of the United States. By 1860, the phrase “as...
The Fighter: The Matt Booth & Room101 Story, Part 2
In part 2 of Tobacco Business' exclusive interview with Room101's Matt Booth, Booth talks about his time and experiences in the boutique cigar industry,...
2020 Vision: Regis Broersma Talks General Cigar Co.
Earlier this year, it was announced that Regis Broersma would be returning to his role as president of General Cigar Co., a company that...
The Fighter: The Matt Booth & Room101 Story, Part 1
This is a story of resilience, tenacity and perseverance. It has all of the ingredients of a binge-worthy Netflix drama, but it’s not at...
Serving Those Who Serve Us
Probably the biggest aspect of what has made Operation: Cigars for Warriors (CFW) so successful over the years is the nonprofit organization’s volunteers. So...
The Long and Winding Road Toward Substantial Equivalence
The following article was written before the Aug. 19, 2020 court ruling delaying the Deeming Rule and Substantial Equivalence process as it applies to...
Selling, Marketing and Promoting Tobacco Products to Women
Both the economic power and the number of women who enjoy premium cigars are growing steadily. Yet, many premium tobacco shops have largely been...
Tamboril on the Hudson: Martinez Hand-Rolled Cigars Factory
Forty-six years ago, Antonio Martinez bought into the American dream. The former cigar roller from Tamboril, Dominican Republic, had immigrated to New York City...
The Value of Trying: Boss Cigars
Corinto “Cory” Talanca never considered himself a big fan of tobacco while he was growing up. He never smoked cigarettes; he never dipped, despite...
Davidoff’s Finest: A Look at Davidoff’s Appointed Merchants Program
Brick-and-mortar retailers are the backbone of the premium cigar industry, and for manufacturers like Davidoff, they are the company’s ambassadors and a connection to...
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