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This size – 7 1/4 inches by 57 ring – appears in the Partagas line for the first time in 2000, when it was included in the 155th Anniversary humidor, but it has not been offered in standard production since then. This “long version” of the Salomones has been made for only two Cuban brands: Cuaba and Partagas. Each case houses 20 cigars and only 1,000 will be made, meaning that just 20,000 Cohiba Sublimes Extra will be produced. This item is also destined for Casa del Habano shops worldwide, but not to other retailers. The new “double chamber” humidified tube is being used for all three cigars, which is promoted to “keep the Habanos inside for a long time in safe conditions.” In addition, a cigar which has been kept outside of the tube for a while can be restored in about a week inside these tubes. No pricing information was provided, but this travel pack is expected to be available in worldwide duty-free outlets by the end of the year. New anti-smoking regulations may close Boston cigar bars The Boston Public Health Commission is beginning the process of proposing new anti-smoking regulations which, among other things, targets the closure of cigar bars in the City of Boston. The Boston Globe reported that the new regulations are aimed primarily at cigarette smoking and will include a ban on the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies and on college campuses and a ban on smoking in hotels and outdoors in patio areas of restaurants and bars. The story by reporter Stephen Smith also noted that “after a five-year grace period, the city would shutter cigar bars, swank salons catering to tobacco connoisseurs, which were exempt from the earlier regulation.” Following the introduction of the proposed ordinances, public comments in writing and in at least one hearing will be held before they can be voted on. The report included the resignation of some who will be affected that the passage of the proposals is a fait accompli: The prohibition against tobacco sales on college campuses would apply to convenience stores such as those operated by 660 Corporation, which rents space from Boston University on its main campus as well as at the South End medical school campus.To our readers The news from Cuba and from Boston were too important to hold, so we’ll have our normal end-of-the-week tasting report on Monday instead. ~ Rich Perelman CLASSIFIED ADVERTISINGCigar Humidors and Cigar Accessories at Humidor Vault! Your online cigar humidor source, with rock-bottom pricing and fantastic customer support!A limited amount of classified advertising is available in this space on a weekly basis. For details, call Pat Harris at (213) 365-7965 or inquire by email by clicking here. Have an opinion? You can send it using the “Comment” button below! Don’t forget to register for our drawing for free cigars and accessories! Just click on the “Register & Win” button above; enter today! Looking for a cigar party? Take a look at our exclusive list of hundreds of cigar events across the country, listed by state and date, only on CigarCyclopedia.com!
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“Cigar-making machines were introduced in the U.S. in the 1920s, but were banned in Cuba until 1937.
