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Stogie Guys Friday Sampler CXXIX

20 Feb 2009

In our ongoing effort to make StogieGuys.com as entertaining and informative as possible, each Friday we’ll post a mixed bag of quick cigar news and other items of interest. We call ‘em Friday Samplers. Enjoy.

No Smoking1) Virginia finally lost its protracted battle against the anti-tobacco movement. The last legislative hurdle was cleared yesterday for a smoking ban over most restaurants and bars across the state that was built on tobacco. The law, which goes into effect December 1, omits a previously included exemption for businesses that are off-limits to minors.

2) Hawaii, meanwhile, joins the list of states that are having difficulties enforcing their own bans. As reported by MSNBC, the American Cancer Society is peeved because “more bars are ignoring state smoking prohibitions.” Many bar owners are apparently posting “No Smoking” signs and then turning a blind eye when their patrons light up.

3) Inside the Industry: In celebration of their 35th anniversary, MATASA will be introducing a new Fonseca at the IPCPR trade show in August. Altadis is launching its newest H. Upmann, the Reserve Maduro, with a series of in-store promotions. Oliva is releasing a new Connecticut-wrapped cigar.

4) Around the Blogs: Keepers of the Flame smokes a Camacho Havana. Stogie Review tries a Casillas Cigars Zebra. The Cohiba Club fires up an Ashton ESG 20 Year Salute. Cigar Command reviews an Adrian’s Havanna 2000.

5) Deal of the Week: This “Eight Horsemen Sampler” features eight torpedoes for the bargain price of $19.99. Included are pricey smokes such as the Graycliff 1666, Padilla Obsidian, Rocky Patel Connecticut, and CAO Black—any three of which could easily cost more than the entire sampler. Pick up yours today here.

The Stogie Guys

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2 Responses to “Stogie Guys Friday Sampler CXXIX”

  1. Mike Friday, February 20, 2009 at 10:57 am #

    When I was in Hawaii last fall, I found a bar that was openly ignoring the smoking ban, even though bars nearby were complying (the law prohibits smoking even on patios and within 20 feet of entrances, so you see a lot of smokers on sidewalks in front, if not on patios).

    This place had ashtrays everywhere. I wish I'd have brought a cigar with me.

  2. Fweddie Friday, February 20, 2009 at 11:21 am #

    That's a pretty tight Deal of the Week you found there. I haven't tried many of those cigars but they look delicious. I just ordered two!