Cigar World Archives - Sightseers' Delight

Cigar tax state rates to be studied

June 11, 2025 The Center Square

Cigar taxes have been a contested issue in state politics in the last several years, with tax rates on cigars differ considerably from state to state, from as high as 86% in Utah and 75% in New York to 0% in Pennsylvania and Florida.

To wrap or unwrap: Should you remove the plastic from cigars before putting them in a humidor?

June 10, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Everyone knows they should keep their cigars in a humidor. But why?

Cigar Association of America Announces New President

April 26, 2024 Official News Releases

The Cigar Association of America has named Scott Pearce as its incoming president, effective May 28, 2024.

A quick cigar primer

June 11, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Cigars are available in different shapes and sizes, each with its own characteristics and qualities.

Up in smoke: Bill aims to change taxes on cigars sold in New Jersey

December 21, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

A New Jersey lawmaker wants to extinguish an advantage Pennsylvania has over the Garden State regarding cigar sales.

Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill named year’s best

January 8, 2012 Express Telegraph

A cigar handmade in Honduras was selected as the Cigar of the Year by Cigar Aficionado Magazine.