The Eternal Apprentice: Nestor Andrés Plasencia Jr., Part 2
In part 2 of this exclusive interview with Nestor Andrés Plasencia, the famed cigar maker discusses the growing process and his passion for the...
Lighting Up in Vegas
While many cities are cracking down on cigar bars and lounges, there are still plenty of places to smoke throughout Las Vegas. With so...
30 Years in the Making: Gurkha Cigars Celebrates a Milestone With New Release
This year marks the 30th anniversary for Gurkha Cigars, a company with a reputation built on ultra-premium cigars. Brand owner Kaizad Hansotia attributes his...
Reading the Tobacco and Marijuana Leaves
San Francisco recently voted to eliminate the sale of all flavored tobacco products starting in April 2018. Consenting adults will no longer be able...
All in the Family: A Look at J.C. Newman Cigar Company
As J.C. Newman Cigar Company approaches its 125th anniversary in 2020, the Newman family is working hard to strengthen consumer recognition of the company...
IPCPR 2018 Show Insights from Dawn Conger
A Q&A with Dawn Conger, the IPCPR’s vice president of operations, who heads the annual trade show from a planning and management standpoint, and...
Total Exposure: Enrique Seijas and Matilde Cigars
Jose Seijas got his start in the tobacco industry back in 1974. At age 24, he was hired to work at Consolidated Cigar Corp.’s...
Doing Things Her Way: Dissident Cigars’ Cynn Coburn
It was in the final days of 2021 when it was announced that Joshua and Cynn Coburn would be taking over as the owners...
For the People: An Interview with Swisher International’s John Miller, Part 1
They’re everywhere. In every state, in grocery stores, in convenience stores and beyond. Swisher International is one of America’s oldest and most successful tobacco...
6 Steps to a Hip Cigar Lounge
Operating a top tobacco outlet business does not necessarily go hand-in-hand with running a cool cigar lounge. Part of the trick is knowing where...
