Russian expert Dimitry Drutsa has just released a book on Cuban cigars, a laudable effort to catalogue vintage Cuban cigars for the Russian smoker.
Knowledge
First Book on Vintage Cuban Cigars published in Russia
Russian expert Dimitry Drutsa has just released a book on Cuban cigars, a laudable effort to catalogue vintage Cuban cigars for the Russian smoker.
First Book on Vintage Cuban Cigars published in Russia
Russian expert Dimitry Drutsa has just released a book on Cuban cigars, a laudable effort to catalogue vintage Cuban cigars for the Russian smoker.
Cigar Scene
Light em Up – The Show Must Go On
With over a quarter million viewers from all over the world, the leading personalities of the premium cigar world as star guests and an ever-growing community, the Light em Up Lounge has become a must-attend event in the weekly Passionado calendar.
New Releases
Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Celebrates the 10 Year Anniversary of Fine & Rare
Alec Bradley Cigar Co. announced that they will be celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of their Fine & Rare series by releasing 500 limited edition boxes featuring all five of the Fine & Rare iterations. Fine & Rare is the result of Alec Bradley Cigar Co. founder, Alan Rubin’s goal of creating a cigar using an astonishing 10 different aged and selected tobaccos. Making a cigar with that much tobacco is so difficult that only a singular pair (1 Roller and 1 Buncher) are entrusted to the task. The Fine & Rare project was destined to be a limited edition.
Cigar Friendly
MARCUS DANIEL TOBACCONIST | Cigarfriendly: Naples, FL
If you visit the absolutely beautiful downtown area of Naples, Florida, do yourself a favor and go two blocks off the main street to Eighth Street South and that is where you will find Marcus Daniel Tobacconist. This pristine cigar lounge looks like no other. Outside of the store there are many comfortable sofas and chairs where one can sit and enjoy the serine street life of Naples. Inside, the client enters a different world where all of the senses are made to believe that you have teleported to a cigar shop in Havana. The décor, furniture, music and aromas of the cigars are all within the theme and are all on point.
MARCUS DANIEL TOBACCONIST | Cigarfriendly: Naples, FL
If you visit the absolutely beautiful downtown area of Naples, Florida, do yourself a favor and go two blocks off the main street to Eighth Street South and that is where you will find Marcus Daniel Tobacconist. This pristine cigar lounge looks like no other. Outside of the store there are many comfortable sofas and chairs where one can sit and enjoy the serine street life of Naples. Inside, the client enters a different world where all of the senses are made to believe that you have teleported to a cigar shop in Havana. The décor, furniture, music and aromas of the cigars are all within the theme and are all on point.
Let it Burn | Cigar Friendly: Naples, FL
The Rocky Patel signature lounge, Burn, pushes the envelope on what a luxury cigar environment should be. The city of Naples, Florida by itself puts a demand on the local establishments to deliver only the highest quality product to its affluent citizens and Burn does not disappoint! Old-school elegance lives in harmony with new-school swagger…
From the Magazine
The Cigar Authority – A Podcast about Cigars
Every Saturday, the podcast The Cigar Authority rea ches 23,000 viewers around the globe, even if the show hosts sometimes compare cigars to Twinkies. Or maybe because of that …
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.
Cigar-rolling Craft Considered Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Netherlands
Ria Bos from the Netherlands has managed to have cigar rolling registered as a national intangible cultural heritage.
Plasencia Cigars: The 5th Generation of Family Business
The story of Plasencia Cigars starts, as so many other cigar stories, in Cuba during the 1800s. It’s a story of a fifth-generation family business that is one of the most respected on the scene. It’s a story of hardship, two revolutions, a disastrous mold attack, but also of persistence, conviction and innovation.
Travel Corner: Zurich, Switzerland
Cigar travel journalist Gabriela Greess takes us on a trip through Zürich. Read all about the best places to indulge and shop.
Brand Focus: How Eiroa’s Asylum Came to Be
Asylum is the new brand from Christian Eiroa and Tom Lazuka, and it is known for being huge. The big cigars measure 7 x 70 and 8 x 80. But how did the brand come about? According to Tom Lazuka, it was his idea.
Viking Cigars: Spreading the Viking Spirit
Viking Cigars represents the nordic spirit. Embodied in three cigars. It’s about swords and schoolyard fights, an just a hint of Cuba. Arnt Ånensen and Hawk Aanonsen want to offer cigars for “real” men.
Oscar Valladares: The Cigar Industry’s New Rising Star
It takes an extraordinary character to achieve extraordinary things. We sat down with Oscar Valladares, who with an eye for detail, creativity and persistence has made it to the very top in no time at all.
The Cigar Authority – A Podcast about Cigars
Every Saturday, the podcast The Cigar Authority rea ches 23,000 viewers around the globe, even if the show hosts sometimes compare cigars to Twinkies. Or maybe because of that …