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Cigar Wars: Government Action Could Hit JT Cigarro’s “Members Only Room”

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JT Cigarro

A cigar lounge in Fargo, ND could be facing legal action after trying to exploit a loophole in the statewide smoking ban.

According to an article written for a ND news outlet:

“Fargo Cass Public Health director Ruth Bachmeier says she plans to file a complaint with Cass County prosecutors against the JT Cigarro owner, who’s been allowing people to smoke in a “members only” room through what he has called a “loophole” in the law.”

This strikes me as just another example of the bizarre trend of state clampdown on private smoking locations. As many non-smokers agree, there is no compelling public health reason disallow cigar lounges from allowing smoking, especially in a separate members only room. Every individual entering that shop, especially members, are more than aware that they will encounter smoke, and have implicitly agreed to take the risk of being in the same room as smoke.

 

This story should also stand as an example to NYC cigar shops that open and allow smoking before smoking licenses are obtained: don’t do it. It isn’t worth getting a $5000 fine or having your shop closed. Wait for your permit.

For more information about JT Cigarro, check out their Facebook page. Read the full article here.

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Merry Christmas from the FineTobaccoNYC Team!

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City Christmas

 

On behalf of the whole FineTobaccoNYC team, David, Kelvin, Ronnie, Tim, James, and I would like to say Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you and yours.

2012 was a long year of cigar reviews, momentous cigar events, Cigar Wars, and new lounges in New York City. We are grateful for all of our readers, for all of the new cigar companies trying to make it, and lastly for all of our friends in this crazy industry that is in its good moments a lot like a family, and in its worst more like a cult!

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you and yours!

 

Warm regards,

The FineTobaccoNYC Team

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Holt’s Cigar Company Announces Cigar of the Month Club

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Holt’s Cigar Company would like to welcome everyone to now join their Cigar of the Month Club. This also makes the perfect gift for the holiday season for any cigar lover one may have in their life. If a person happens to have bought a savoy cigar humidor already as a holiday gift, why not include the Cigar of the Month Club along with it. They will be able to enjoy the affordable, yet elegantly designed cases for all their personal favorites.

Keeping cigars fresh is extremely important in preserving the condition resulting in the best flavor no matter when someone decides to finally smoke it. For those who enjoy saving their favorites for a special time, they will not have to worry about anything happening to them in the savoy cigar humidor. For those who happen to get their loved one, friend, or family member the Cigar of the Month Club for this holiday season, they will also have the opportunity to receive 5 of the highest quality, handmade cigars that are chosen by the professional cigar aficionado’s at Holt’s Cigar Company. Not only will they receive free shipping with this membership, but also the assurance that every delivery is humidified.

When giving the Cigar of the Month Club as a gift for this holiday season there are options for monthly, 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month memberships available. This is perfect for those who know they will want to be a member for a long time; it allows them to save more money in the long run. To keep these cigars in perfect condition, theirManning Humidors would be great for the 5 cigars that are sent each month.

About the Company:

When it comes to finding the top cigar store amongst all of the cigar stores in Philadelphia, Holt’s Cigar Company is number one. Holt’s Cigar Company even dates all the way back to 1898, well over 100 years ago. The Philadelphia center city shop first started as a tobacco shop where it has grown into an extremely successful cigar company with mail orders and wholesale division that has been added.

To view what their latest “Deep Six Closeouts” are, or to order cigars, visit their website at http://www.holts.com.

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The Case Against a Smoke-Free America

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On Wednesday, an Oregon based cigar smoker (like myself!) wrote a great article in the Atlantic titled “The Case Against a Smoke-Free America.” In it, Jacob Grier makes the argument that it is time for people to realize that smoking can be enjoyed in moderation, and that it can be enjoyed as an art as well.

Grier writes:

“millions of people do see the need, and they’re not all just looking for a nicotine hit. There is much more to tobacco than mass-produced cigarettes; premium tobacco is arguably every bit as artisanal as many of the other food and drink products that those of us in the culinary world obsess over.”

Grier goes on to write that:

“More generally, we must stop treating smoking as pure vice. Lost in discussions of the very real problem of how to reduce deaths from smoking is an acknowledgement that tobacco has redeeming qualities, that it can be enjoyed in moderation, and that not all forms of tobacco use are equally dangerous. We can and should educate consumers about the risks of tobacco and tax it appropriately. But we should also respect the rights of consenting adults to gather in private places and decide for themselves what to ingest into their bodies.”

Props to Jacob on a great article. Give it a read.

You can read the full article here.

E-Cigars: Pointless

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Read an interesting post today by Patrick S. over at Stogie Guys. In recent years, as governments have added regulation after regulation concerning smoking, a few enterprising businesses have pushed “e-cigarettes,” which as Patrick points out, make a lot of sense considering cigarettes are smoked mainly for a nicotine hit.

But what of e-cigars? You might have seen advertisements for them online, or even been emailed by companies looking to sell them. Like Patrick, I’ve been offered to sample e-cigars but have shied away from doing it for the simple reason that there’s really no point. Cigars are about flavor, and as Patrick points out:

“flavorless water vapor misses the point of a product that’s all about flavor, balance, and complexity.”

Time will tell if they catch on. I’m doubting it.

You can read the full article at Stogie guys here.

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