The Index, Australia’s premier luxury cigar purveyors, has released the first box of aged Cuban Cigars from its exclusive, Australia-first Collection X program.
Knowledge
EMS gets new look for 2022
The new EMS stamp has now been released and is being applied to all UK Havana cigars within the duty paid market by Hunters & Frankau’s quality control department.
The Index Releases First Box from Its Collection X Program
The Index, Australia’s premier luxury cigar purveyors, has released the first box of aged Cuban Cigars from its exclusive, Australia-first Collection X program.
Cigar Scene
Las Llantas & Las Mesitas: New processing centers in Nicaragua
VCF, cigar maker and owner of Oliva Cigars invested in two state-of-the-art processing centers in Nicaragua.
New Releases
Drew Estate Launches New Nica Rustica Expression – “Adobe”
Drew Estate has revealed the all-new Nica Rustica Adobe, the second expression in Drew Estate’s value-priced Nica Rustica line.
Ratings & Awards
Cigar Journal’s Best Buy Cigars of the year 2021
We combed through our blind tastings of the year 2021 to find out which cigars have received particularly good reviews AND are offered for a much lower price compared to others of the same rating.
Cigar Friendly
Strike the Box Pipes and Cigars
Rolling Northwest on Interstate 90 out of Chicago leads you to the smaller, yet robust city of Rockford, Illinois. In a small suburb of Rockford you can find the village of New Milford where one can find Strike the Box Pipes and Cigars.
Strike the Box Pipes and Cigars
Rolling Northwest on Interstate 90 out of Chicago leads you to the smaller, yet robust city of Rockford, Illinois. In a small suburb of Rockford you can find the village of New Milford where one can find Strike the Box Pipes and Cigars.
Las Vegas
Even Las Vegas has its limitations, at least when it comes to smoking. But there are still plenty of great cigar spots in the city, both on and off the Strip.
From the Magazine
Las Vegas
Even Las Vegas has its limitations, at least when it comes to smoking. But there are still plenty of great cigar spots in the city, both on and off the Strip.
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 Taste of Havana
Recently published, the cookbook The Taste of Havana has numerous original Cuban recipes, is full of funny anecdotes and enlivened with colorful photos. Our Cigar Journal cook, Walter Monschein, tested the recipes and has put together a Cuban menu from the book for you. Put on whatever music you like – son cubano, rumba, salsa or reguetón – turn on the stove, and start cooking!
Las Vegas
Even Las Vegas has its limitations, at least when it comes to smoking. But there are still plenty of great cigar spots in the city, both on and off the Strip.
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.
Sexy Cocktails in Berlin
“Poor, but sexy!” This is the motto of Germany’s capital. The description of the city of former mayor Klaus Wowereit is evidenced in many subject areas – from the economic situation to the hip trendy neighborhoods. In one area, though, it’s not quite true: the city’s bar scene. It isn’t poor, and in its diversity is very sexy.
The Favorite Wrapper
What makes the cigar manufactures and smokers of the world praise the ecuadorean wrapper? Take a trip with Cigar Journal to a country made to grow wrapper and you might just find out why.
How do you Toast a Cigar?
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? How you begin your morning will dictate your experiences for the rest of the day. Similar to your morning, the best premium cigar experience starts with a little toast.
