Paul Varakas, Director General of the ECMA (www.ecma.eu), will now be keeping you up to date here every month and showing you what you can do in your respective EU countries to take active action against the increasingly stringent laws against cigar smoking.
WINNERS OF THE 2025 CIGAR TROPHY AWARDS ANNOUNCED
There are many awards, but only a few are conferred by you, the consumers. The greater the suspense today, on Thursday, September 18 2025, when the winners of the coveted public awards were announced in the presence of the biggest names of the industry.
Cigar Culture Summit 2025
An industry highlight will make its debut at InterTabac 2025 – the Cigar Culture Summit.
Cigar Ratings Unwrapped: The Method, the Myth, and the Market
What really goes into a cigar score? This session at the InterTabac – Cigar Culture Summit 2025 opens the lid on the methodology behind ratings, tastings, and award systems.
Light em Up Lounge – August 2025
The hot summer months attract many people to the sea or the mountains for a break from everyday life.
Sir Frederick (91) & Freddy (21): Grandfather and Grandson Barclay on Their New Barclay Cigar
In an interview with the two Barclays and their producer, Maurice Koks, we found out that the new Barclay line will be launched during the month of September in London. The cigars are already available for individual purchase in London’s hotel and club scene, and the first reactions are positive: a perfectly constructed cigar, light…
Light ‘em Up Lounge – July / August 2025
The cigar community gathers in the Light ’em Up Lounge every Wednesday during the summer months to discuss the latest developments in the industry and get to know the stars of the cigar world better.
Cigar Trophy 2025 – Five Days Left to Vote
Only five days left to submit your votings! Vote now!
Cigar Trophy 2025 – It’s Time To Vote!
From May 17 thru June 8, the global cigar family submitted nominations for the 2025 Cigar Trophies. Now it’s about every single vote.
Light em Up Lounge – June / July 2025
The live show takes place every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Central European Time / 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Cigar Trophy 2025 – Six Days Left to Nominate
From May 17 to June 8, the global cigar family has the opportunity to nominate those brands, cigars, lounges and accessories, that will then be published for voting in the second round.
Winter Edition 2024 – Maya Selva
Travel with us – we give you a global overview of what is moving the cigar industry. Once again, we have gathered exciting stories, background knowledge, and information on our passion, smoking cigars, from all corners of the world. If you missed this edition, you can order a back-issue. The following is an overview of the…
