Vacation

Firecured is taking some time off to roam and ramble. I'll be back in a few weeks. In the meantime, you might enjoy some of the 2,863 archived posts on this blog.

La Gloria Launching First Nicaraguan Lines

 

(Cigar Aficionado) La Gloria Cubana is releasing two new cigars this year with a Nicaraguan country of origin. The first of the new blends will be produced under the Serie R line (which is known for big ring gauges and full-bodied flavor) and will be called La Gloria Cubana Serie R Black.
The cigar, which goes on sale in the next two weeks, will only be sold via Internet and catalog retailers. Continued

FDA tobacco chief says health community grappling with idea that some products are less risky

(AP) The head of the Food and Drug Administration’s tobacco control efforts says changes in the marketplace have forced the public health community to grapple with the idea that some products are less harmful than others. Continued

Tobacco manufacturer enters little cigar market in a big way

(Packaging Digest) As part of the American tobacco farming industry for over 100 years, S&M Brands Inc., one of Virginia's largest independent tobacco growers and manufacturing companies and makers of Bailey's, Tahoe and Riverside cigarettes, has expanded into the little cigar market with LEX12. LEX12 launched its first entry into the little cigar market just 12 months ago with its signature brand, LEX12 Classic, a slender 100mm sweet-tipped, filtered little cigar. Continued

Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Robusto 1979 Cigar Review

 

(Cigar Inspector) Don Pepin was one of Cuba`s most respected rollers when he fled the country and started rolling cigars in Miami with some other prominent defectors. The cigar is marketed as full bodied and is promoted as some of the most Cuban tasting non-Cuban cigars. The Cuban Classic is billed as a spicy cigar made from very select tobaccos. I had the opportunity to sample their Natural Robusto and what follows is my review of this cigar. This cigar comes from his “Black Label” line and is manufactured in Nicaragua. Continued

Ask G. L. Pease (Volume 25)

 

 

(G. L. Pease) Some really interesting questions fell out of the mailbag this month, with topics ranging from humidification, to tobacco colors, to blending, to toxicity. For a change, though, it’s not the toxicity of tobacco that’s in question, but rather that of flavoring agents, and of different woods when used in pipe making. Some fascinating and challenging stuff. So, without further ado, grab a pipe, find a comfy spot, and let’s dive in. Continued

Reynolds American Expanding E-Cig Distribution

(cspnet) WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Reynolds American Inc.'s experiment with making electronic cigarettes is about to move to a larger distribution scale, the company said at its annual shareholders meeting last week, reported The Winston-Salem Journal. The company provided several strategic updates during formal remarks by Daan Delen, its CEO and president.

R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co. remains in test markets with its internally developed Vuse e-cigs with no reported sales numbers. It is selling Vuse at Tarheel Tobacco stores in Clemmons and Winston-Salem, N.C., and in Danville, Va., said the report. Continued

 

Wow Wintermint White Portion Snus Review

 

(Snus Girl) Wow Wintermint is made by a company named SPT (Scandinavian Premium Tobacco) that also owns Wow wintermint snusthe brand Taboca, which I haven’t tried yet. I have heard a lot of good things about Taboca so I was really curios to try this WoW! Wintermint snus.
I opened the can, by actually pulling off the top of the label on the sides of the can. I think they had me there already. These guys think about my nails! How thoughtful! I hate breaking my nails when I open a snus can. Continued

Va. tobacco entrepreneur caught in growing political drama

(newsleader.com) RICHMOND — When Jonnie R. Williams believed he had discovered a way to make tobacco less harmful, the Virginia car salesman-turned-entrepreneur tried to sell his method to anyone who would listen.
Persistent phone calls to the nation’s top cigarette makers often started with the colorful venture capitalist, once dubbed a “super salesman” by a local newspaper, dropping names and promising the world.
“He knew anybody and everybody and they were all endorsing his idea,” said Chris Coggins, who ran the research and development department at Lorillard Tobacco Co. in the mid-1990s. “He very much is a hobnobber, that’s his raison d’être, if you like. … He was a salesman like you wouldn’t believe.” Continued

Altadis Releasing Next Generation Saint Luis Rey Cigars

 

(Cigar Aficionado) Altadis is giving its Saint Luis Rey brand a facelift and a newer, bolder flavor with the new SLR Gen2, which comes out this month.
SLR Gen2 is a blend of Honduran and Nicaraguan fillers, a Nicaraguan Binder and a wrapper leaf of Ecuadoran Sumatra (the original blend features a Honduran wrapper and includes filler from Peru). Continued

Imperial Tobacco HQ sold

 

(Insider Media) Imperial Tobacco's current base in Southville has been sold to Bristol City Council.
The 45,000 sq ft office is set to become a new primary school to meet increasing demand in the area.
The purchase price has not been disclosed. Burston Cook acted for Imperial Tobacco in the transaction. Continued