House Subcommittee Passes Bill Banning Online Sales of Tobacco Products, Flavored Tobacco, Increase Tobacco Purchase Age to 21 – halfwheel

One of the strongest federal anti-tobacco bills proposed in recent memory passed its first hurdle earlier today. The U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Health passed H.R. 2339, also known as the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019. It is one of four pieces of legislation that have been introduced in Congress this […]

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How to Calibrate a Hygrometer for Cigar Humidors

1. Fill a milk bottle cap or another small container with salt
2. Add a few drops of water (think wet sand),
3. Place cap and hygrometer in baggie and seal for 8 hours.

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Espinosa Wasabi

Vitola: 5/46
W/B/F: Candela/?/?
Strength: M
Pre-Light: Tea
Retro: Mushroom
Appearance: 3/3
Construction: 1/3 (Flaky Wrapper)
Flavor: 3/3 (Pepper, Wood, Leather)
Burn: 1/3 (2 Touch-Ups; 0 Re-Lights)
Score: 8/12 = 67%
Overall: Liked
Notes: Had to stop smoking after 2/3 (Fell Apart)

Cuba Lawsuits Could Threaten Future Flights To Island | Cigar Aficionado

American Airlines has become the first U.S. air carrier to be sued under the revived Helms Burton Act that allows legal action against companies that do business in Cuba involving expropriated properties.

Source: Cuba Lawsuits Could Threaten Future Flights To Island | Cigar Aficionado

How to Repair Cigars with Peeling and Cracked Wrappers

Unraveling cigars are best fixed with acacia powder, better known as gum arabic, or vegetable gum. This is what cigar rollers use for preparing the wrapper leaf and cap when they roll cigars. Gum arabic, which can be found in the baking aisle at some supermarkets, spice shops, and online, comes in powdered form. When  to the right consistency, it can be a real life saver…

Another product that can be used for repairing unraveling wrappers is Pectin. Pectin comes in both powder and liquid form…

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2019 Retailer Survey: The Best-selling Cigar Brands In America, Market Trends And More | Cigar Aficionado

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