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
Casdagli Cigars launches in Australia
Casdagli Cigars has expanded its distribution at a fast pace during recent years adding four new markets only this year.
New Releases
Abuelo – a new line from United Cigars
United Cigars made the decision a couple years back that they wanted to find the right tobacco and partner with the right manufacturer for their latest launch: Abuelo.
Ratings & Awards
Cigar Trophy 2021: Nominations ended, Voting starts on June 27th
From June 1 to 14, 2021, the global cigar family was invited to submit nominations for the Cigar Trophies 2021, and this opportunity was widely used.
Cigar Friendly
A new Casa del Habano opened in Switzerland
There are currently more than 140 La Casa del Habano specialty stores on five continents. Switzerland had three casas so far: Basel, Zurich and Lugano. Now there is a new one on the shores of Lake Geneva in charming Nyon.
A new Casa del Habano opened in Switzerland
There are currently more than 140 La Casa del Habano specialty stores on five continents. Switzerland had three casas so far: Basel, Zurich and Lugano. Now there is a new one on the shores of Lake Geneva in charming Nyon.
Cigar Rights of Europe promoting #Enjoyacigarday
Cigar Rights of Europe (CRE), the European consumer rights organization, is promoting this years “International Enjoy a Cigar Day” (Monday 31st of May, 2021) with a call to cigar lovers to post photos of their favorite smokes and dress them with a special band.
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 …