The market for collecting Cuban cigars is downright extensive. These, however, aren’t the kind of humidors that can be found in the house of every cigar lover. Replica Antique Humidors are based on historical models and very rare.
Knowledge
Wrappers: More Than Just a Shell
Few topics in cigar lore attract a greater disparity of views than the effect that wrappers have on the taste of a cigar.
Collectibles: Cuban Replica Antique Humidors
The market for collecting Cuban cigars is downright extensive. These, however, aren’t the kind of humidors that can be found in the house of every cigar lover. Replica Antique Humidors are based on historical models and very rare.
Cigar Scene
Royal Agio Cigars USA and Avanti Cigar Ending Distribution Agreement
Royal Agio Cigars USA and Avanti Cigar Company recently made the joint decision to end their exclusive distribution agreement for the U.S. market effective February 1, 2019. Avanti will now reassume all distribution and sales activities for the U.S.
New Releases
Drew Estate Shipping Herrera Esteli Norteño Edicion Limitada Churchill
Drew Estate announced the shipping of their new Herrera Esteli Norteño Edicion Limitada to Drew Diplomat retailers nationwide.
Ratings & Awards
Top 25 Cigars of 2018: The Complete List
Here are the Top 25 cigars of 2018, selected by the Cigar Journal Tasting panel. They’re the cigars that have impressed our experts the most. Cigars that you should, by all means, try.
Cigar Friendly
Trinidad Cigar Divan Lounge Opens in Langkawi, Malaysia
Cigar lovers visiting Langkawi, Malaysia’s tropical resort island, now have a relaxed cigar lounge to enjoy during their stay.
Trinidad Cigar Divan Lounge Opens in Langkawi, Malaysia
Cigar lovers visiting Langkawi, Malaysia’s tropical resort island, now have a relaxed cigar lounge to enjoy during their stay.
Stogies Cigar Lounge: Montreal’s Must Go Cigar Place | Cigar Friendly: Quebec
Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, Stogies as the regulars call it, is the best place to take time for yourself. It’s a must stop place for any cigar enthusiast traveling to Montreal.
From the Magazine
Villa Cora: Stylish Smoking in Florence | Cigar Friendly: Italy
Italy’s restrictive smoking laws make finding a public cigar lounge nearly impossible. But for the cigar smoker visiting Florence, there is good news: the Cigar Room at Villa Cora.
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.
Interview with the Plasencia Brothers
The Plasencia brothers Gustavo, Nestor Junior and José Luis in an interview with Cigar Journal.
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.
Villa Cora: Stylish Smoking in Florence | Cigar Friendly: Italy
Italy’s restrictive smoking laws make finding a public cigar lounge nearly impossible. But for the cigar smoker visiting Florence, there is good news: the Cigar Room at Villa Cora.
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.