The 2020 dates for the Perdomo Factory Tours have been released.
Knowledge
The Perdomo Factory Tours 2020
The 2020 dates for the Perdomo Factory Tours have been released.
Cuba’s Historic Cigar Factories: Pedro Murias’ La Meridiana
The factory founder’s name is almost entirely unknown today. However, towards the end of the 19th century, Pedro Murias was one of the leading manufacturers of cigars in Havana.
Cigar Scene
Cyprus, Lebanon and Dubai hosted their preliminaries for the HWC
Phoenicia Trading, the world’s larget distributor of Cuban cigars, promoted the preliminaries of the Habanos World Challenge at three key countries at their market from December 2nd to 5th, 2019.
New Releases
CIGAR JOURNAL’S TOP 25 CIGARS OF 2019: #7 TO #2
CIGAR JOURNAL’S TOP 25 CIGARS OF 2019: #7 TO #2
Ratings & Awards
Top 25 Cigars of 2019: The Complete List
Here is the complete list of our Top 25 Cigars of 2019. They can also be downloaded as a PDF (US-letter or A4 format), or a JPG.
Cigar Friendly
Drew Estate Announces Soft Re-Opening of Cigar Safari
Drew Estate announces the soft re-opening of the Cigar Safari Program, the cigar tour to Esteli, Nicaragua hosted at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate for 4 days and 3 nights.
GRAND OPENING OF THE FIRST HABANOS SPECIALIST STORE IN VIETNAM
A new era of Cuban cigar culture integration in Vietnam began on 11 November with grand opening of the first official Habanos Specialist store located in the center of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Drew Estate Announces Soft Re-Opening of Cigar Safari
Drew Estate announces the soft re-opening of the Cigar Safari Program, the cigar tour to Esteli, Nicaragua hosted at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate for 4 days and 3 nights.
From the Magazine
Davidoff’s Star System
On August 1, 2019, a strictly limited Davidoff Exclusive Germany Edition came onto the market. This is only available in flagship stores and 5***** Ambassador tobacconists. The cigar comprises a complex blend with tobaccos from four various countries of origin.
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.
Best Places to Smoke Cigars in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills is a playground for true passionados of fine cigars. Calum Donoghue took a flight to the world’s most famous ZIP code, 90210, to enjoy the finest sticks on the menu.
Cigar Hotspot in Liverpool: Puffin’ Rooms
Cigar Journal’s Nick Hammond provides a world-exclusive sneak preview of C.Gars Ltd’s stunning new UK venue.
City Guide Hamburg: Smoking in the Elements
We set out for Hamburg to explore the northern German port city’s cigar scene and discover its havens for cigar lovers.
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.
Alec & Bradley
Most people know the cigar company Alec Bradley, but many don’t realize the company’s founder is actually Alan Rubin.