First released in 2001, the Gurkha Shaggy Cigar, named for its signature unfinished foot, returns to US retailer shelves in April. The unbanded cigar comes in boxes of 25 encased with loose tobacco. There will be 2,000 boxes of each of the four sizes of the Shaggy released twice a year.
La Aurora Launches Four Blends Within New Cigar Line “Black Lion”
La Aurora announced the launch of a new cigar series with four different cigar lines. Each line within the Black Lion series comes in four sizes in boxes of 25 cigars: Robusto (5 x 50), Churchill (7 x 50), Toro (5 1⁄2 x 54) and Gran Toro (6 x 58).
Davidoff Opens Flagship Store and Lounge in Downtown Manhattan
Davidoff celebrates the official opening of its global Flagship Store and Cigar Lounge in lower Manhattan today. ‘Davidoff of Geneva – since 1911’ Downtown occupies 2,000 square feet in Brookfield Place, a luxury shopping destination alongside the Hudson River.
La Aurora Reports from their First Cigar Institute Courses
In January, La Aurora had announced the opening of their La Aurora Cigar Institute, an institution dedicated to training and teaching about cigars in an educational setting. The first course, lasting three days, began on February 29.
Davidoff Cigar Bar Las Vegas Launches VIP Program “Davidoff Insider”
The Davidoff Cigar Bar located at the Las Vegas Strip launched a new VIP program for its loyal guests: Davidoff Insider. Debuting on March 30 during a special event at Davidoff Cigar Bar, the first 100 VIP cards were given away to some of Davidoff’s patrons and friends.
Nicaraguan Cigar Evening in Bratislava on April 18, 2016
Dom Cigar Slovakia has put together another promising cigar evening for Monday, April 18, 2016 at 6pm, in HRON pub at Dudvážska 5, Bratislava. Hurry! Tickets are available only until Wednesday, April 13.
Padrón Releases the Hermoso 1964 Anniversary Series Today
Padrón Cigars Inc. is releasing the latest creation in their 1964 Anniversary Series, today. As with all cigars in this series, the Hermoso is box-pressed and hand-crafted with sun grown tobacco aged a minimum of four years.
P.G.C. Hajenius Amsterdam cigar events in 2016
Hajenius has been the ‘old master’ of Dutch cigar stores since 1826. Check out their event calendar to find what is your best ‘excuse’ to visit this iconic establishment.
Xikar to Start Shipping Retro Xi1 Cutter, Celebrating 20 Years
In celebration of 20 years since the introduction of the Xi cutter, Xikar brings back a piece of history. The Retro Xi1 features the original brass-rivet-fastener, Phillips screws and Xi logo on the back of the cutter.
Mellgren’s Fine Tobacco Gothenburg Hosting Sweden’s CSWC Qualification
The Swedish qualification tournament for the Cigar Smoking World Championship (CSWC) will be held in Gothenburg at Mellgren’s Fine Tobacco on Saturday, April 16, 2016.
First London Ladies Cigar Club Event of the Year took Place at Hyde Bar and Terrace
LLCC, a London based cigar club for women, held its first event of 2016 on the International Women’s Day at the Hyde Bar and Terrace at Park Tower, Knightsbridge, London.
Decent C.Gars Ltd and STG Sign Distribution Agreement for United Kingdom
STG and cigar importer Decent C.Gars Ltd have signed a contract for the exclusive distribution of Scandinavian Tobacco Group’s hand-made cigar brands in the UK. As a consequence, these brands will be more readily available in the UK.
