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What does the FDA say about premium cigars?In the aftermath of the FDA’s final deeming on the regulation of premium cigars many in the industry are now facing unprecedented changes. These new regulations are set to significantly shape the future of the premium cigar industry and stand to have a major impact on the consumer.In the 499 page deeming regulations the FDA would require manufacturers to go through a certification procedure to demonstrate that their product is properly labeled and …

Travel Humidors: The Perfect Spring and Summer Accessory for Aficionados It’s that time of the year to enjoy traveling. Spring and summer are undoubtedly the most popular times of the year when it’s time to hit the beach or visit family and friends. Envision your vacation. You’ve endured the busy airport, sat through a long flight (maybe even with a layover or 2 yikes), trekked through baggage claim, picked up your rental car or hailed a taxi and finally reached your destination. Now, it’s …

Avo Uvezian, A Life Well LivedAvo Uvezian is a legend, a myth, a force to be reckoned with. On April 11th, Avo celebrated a personal milestone, his 90th birthday. In his own words, "I turned 90 years old, but that could happen to anybody," Avo said. "People always ask me, ‘Avo, what's your secret?' And I tell them that every time you smoke cigars, you have given yourself another day of life. I think I'm going to be doing this until I'm 99 years old. That way, when I get to 99, I'll say, ‘W …

Hoyo Black: A Re-introduction of the Classic BlendHoyo de Monterrey is back and better than ever with their latest blend. Hoyo is a legend in this industry. This renowned brand was created by Jose Gener. Gener emigrated from Spain to Cuba in 1831. Once in Cuba, he worked at his Uncle’s farmland in Vuelta Abajo. He became one of the most respected growers in the Vuelta Abajo region. In 1965, he created his own line titled  Hoyo de Monterrey which translates to “"the Hole of Monterrey" …

Drew Estate Announces New Cigar LoungeFor those of you that don’t know… Gotham Cigars is located in Miami, Florida and we have close ties with Miami based Drew Estate. Drew Estate just announced the grand opening of their new cigar lounge at the BB&T Center located in Sunrise, Florida. The BB&T Center is home of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Florida Panthers games but also hosts concerts and other shows too. Drew Estate President Michael Cellucci described the collaboration. “We’re ex …