The Construction Imperative, a Myth? Franca Comparetto analyzes tasting data to show how construction quality and ash characteristics relate to off-flavors.
Knowledge
How do a Cigar’s Construction Flaws Relate to Off-Flavors?
The Construction Imperative, a Myth? Franca Comparetto analyzes tasting data to show how construction quality and ash characteristics relate to off-flavors.
The End for Vintage Davidoff?
Mitchell Orchant, managing director of C.Gars Ltd and organizer of the world’s biggest annual cigar auctions, says he believes that we’ve seen the last great sales of the hugely prized vintage Cuban Davidoffs.
Cigar Scene
Master Torcedora Maria Sierra Retires, Lopez Perez Takes Over
La Palina and El Titan De Bronze jointly announced the retirement of celebrated maestra torcedor Maria Sierra, who, for the past five years, single handedly rolled the La Palina Goldie Series.
New Releases
InterTabac 2017: Oscar Valladares Brings Three New Lines
Oscar Valladares came to InterTabac with three new cigars for the European market.
Ratings & Awards
Winners of the 2017 Cigar Trophy Awards Announced
The 17th annual Cigar Trophy Awards were granted in a total of 19 categories with the winners decided upon by public vote.
From the Magazine
The personal Cigar
Cigar lovers often dream of working with a master blender to create a unique, personal cigar. Those who have pursued making a custom cigar and the people in factories who bring private blends to life shared their experiences with us.
Who are the Buyers of High-Priced Vintage Cigars?
The vintage cigar market can be an enigmatic place, with players unwilling to reveal their sources, collections or investments for fear of alerting their competitors. With some information from a few specialists, Nick Hammond found out that vintage buyers can be divided into two distinct groups.
Cigar Trivia: Wrapper Colors
Cigars not only come in different forms. As well, the color spectrum of the wrapper is impressively extensive, and each one is the result of several different factors and processes that also influence how a cigar tastes.
Avo Uvezian – A Symphony of Life, Music and Cigars
There are three pillars that define the life of Avo, and join together into a whole, so to speak, like the movements in a symphony: music, his language skills and his passion for cigars.
Airkel – How a new Ventilation System revolutionizes the Concept of Cigar Lounges
The Airkel adventure begins in 2010. Vahé Gérard’s office is piled high with plans, sketches and prototypes. The result – a ventilation system that enables a new smoking experience.
Inside the Cigar Jar Factory Talavera de la Reina in Toledo
At the Talavera de la Reina in Toledo, Spain, cigar jars are made by hand. The master potter Francisco Agudo gives an insight into the factory, where the jars for the new Vintage Collection from Habanos are produced.
The History of the Flor de Copán Cigar Factory
The factory Flor de Copán has history and importace. In the oldest tobacco growing region in Honduras, it is the only cigar factory and one of the biggest employers in the region.
Turmeaus Cigars & Whisky – UK’s Largest Cigar Shop
Liverpool’s favorite tiny tobacconist, Turmeaus, has just become the UK’s largest specialist cigar shop. C.Gars Ltd took over Turmeaus in 2003. The London-based company’s new flagship store, rechristened Turmeaus Cigars and Whisky, is now in the center of Liverpool.
The personal Cigar
Cigar lovers often dream of working with a master blender to create a unique, personal cigar. Those who have pursued making a custom cigar and the people in factories who bring private blends to life shared their experiences with us.