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Big Changes at the BCA

The Boutique Cigar Association (BCA) has been known as an advocate of small, family-owned cigar shops for years. Now, at the end of 2020, it finds itself in a unique position. The founder of BCA, Dr. Gaby Kafie, said in a statement on social media that the organization’s short term goals have actually been met.

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by Steve Kotch, 5 years ago

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Pushback on California’s Flavored Tobacco Ban

Back in August, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 793 into law. It was a bill that—among other things—prohibited tobacco retailers, and any of their agents or employees, from selling flavored tobacco products or tobacco product flavor enhancers. While the bill passed the state’s Senate with a unanimous 34-0 vote, it wasn’t necessarily popular with everyone.

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by Steve Kotch, 5 years ago

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Beating the 2021 Price Increases

As if 2020 needed any other bad news, several cigar companies will be increasing prices at the beginning of the next year. So far Perdomo, Padilla, Casa Cuevas, and E.P. Carrillo have all announced price increases that will affect at least some of their brands. Below you’ll find details on which cigars will go up in cost and how drastically. Look at this as your opportunity to stock up at Best Cigar Prices before the price changes hit!

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by Steve Kotch, 5 years ago

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Rocky Patel Opens Virtual Art Gallery

When you think of photography, tobacco farms and their workers are probably not the first subjects to come to mind. Rocky Patel is seeking to change that. The cigar company recently opened a virtual art gallery featuring the work of several artists, all based on tobacco and cigars. According to the website, these artists have worked with Rocky Patel for years, compiling “an unbelievable cache of the perfect cigar photography.”

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by Steve Kotch, 5 years ago

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2021 Habanos Festival Cancelled

The Habanos Festival (or Festival del Habano) is an event that is held every year in Cuba. Though its primary purpose is to showcase what the Habanos brand will be offering for the year, the festival also serves as a gathering where cigar lovers can relax and enjoy themselves.

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by Steve Kotch, 5 years ago