Room101 Releases its CigarMageddon Tour Dates

Forcade is not the only brand going the tour route this fall, as Room101 Cigars just launched its powerfully-named CigarMageddon Tour on August 26. If you weren’t aware of the tour until now, do not fret, because there are still approximately 60 dates left from September 1 all the way to March 2, 2012. The tour will have stops all across the United States, with highlighted dates in such cities as Detroit, Houston, New York City, Washington D.C., Chicago, Las Vegas, and Fort Lauderdale.

Room101 is marking its territory in cities big and small in an attempt to expand its reach. Each event promises to bring plenty of cigars and swag, so it’s in your best interest to show up if you are a Room101 follower or a fan of the cigar hobby in general. The brand will showcase multiple offerings along the way, including the Room101 OG, Connecticut, LTD Conjura, and even the new LTD Namakubi Edition.

For a complete upcoming schedule of the CigarMageddon Tour, visit http://www.room101cigars.com/2011/08/24/room101-cigarmageddon-tour-dates-announced/

Two Fuente Warehouses Destroyed by Fire in Dominican Republic

Last week, a fire destroyed two tobacco warehouses owned by Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia. The fire occurred in Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic, which is just outside of the nation’s capital of Santiago. Besides the two totaled warehouses, other storage facilities in the area may have been affected by smoke damage as well.

Luckily, there was no human loss in the fire, as no injuries or deaths were reported. On the other hand, when it comes to Fuente’s prized tobacco, the damage was considerable. Fuente representatives did not disclose any exact details on the quantity or monetary value of tobacco that was lost, but they did give some insight as to the type of tobacco that perished. Wrapper tobacco was spared for the most part. Bales of special filler tobacco purchased over 20 years ago that was set aside for unique projects was ruined, however.