HumidifGroup launches their innovative Smart Packaging Solution: professional and attractive packaging combined with an exclusive digital platform.
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HumidifGroup launches their innovative Smart Packaging Solution: professional and attractive packaging combined with an exclusive digital platform.
LARGEST EVER HAVANA AUCTION?
LONDON’S C.Gars Ltd is holding another of its online cigar auctions, claiming this one is likely to be the largest Havana auction in history.
Cigar Scene
111 years of Villiger Söhne GmbH in Germany
In 1910, Louise Villiger founded the German subsidiary of the Villiger company, today’s Villiger Söhne GmbH in Waldshut-Tiengen.
New Releases
La Gloria Cubana Presents Spirit of the Lady
La Gloria Cubana, the original boutique brand, has created a special five-country blend that celebrates the masterful artisans of the El Credito Cigar Factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
Ratings & Awards
Cigar Journal’s Best Buy Cigars of the Year 2020
The best cigars at the best price. This is what many cigar lovers are looking for. We combed through our blind tastings from the year 2020 again to find out which cigars have received particularly good reviews, but are offered for a much lower price compared to others oft he same rating.
Cigar Friendly
Lake Country Cigars | Cigar Friendly, Wisconsin
In Delafield, immediately right off Interstate 94, one can find Wisconsin’s version of the cigar bar where everyone knows your name. That would be Lake Country Cigars.
Lake Country Cigars | Cigar Friendly, Wisconsin
In Delafield, immediately right off Interstate 94, one can find Wisconsin’s version of the cigar bar where everyone knows your name. That would be Lake Country Cigars.
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
Cigar Journal Digital in Spanish Available Now
For all our valued Spanish speaking readers worldwide, Cigar Journal has launched CIGAR JOURNAL DIGITAL.
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 …