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
Mombacho Cigars S.A. Hires Indiana Ortez as General Manager
Granada, Nicaragua: Mombacho Cigars S.A. has hired Indian Ortez as General Manager for the company’s Nicaraguan operations.
New Releases
Oettinger Davidoff AG to relaunch its Zino brand
Oettinger Davidoff AG relaunches its Zino cigar line for open minded and spontaneous aficionados.
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
Bertie Cigars celebrates 2 Years in Hong Kong
Bertie cigar lounge in Hong Kong celebrated its second anniversary in late March with a small event.
Bertie Cigars celebrates 2 Years in Hong Kong
Bertie cigar lounge in Hong Kong celebrated its second anniversary in late March with a small event.
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 …