George Manzella
George Manzella is a passionate cigar smoker who credits his father for introducing him to the leaf in 1994 when he was just 18 years old. George has been a high school English teacher in New Jersey, USA since 2003 and wrote for two other periodicals before joining Cigar Journal in 2015. His passion for premium tobacco has taken him on a remarkable journey with unforgettable memories.
Articles by George Manzella
Hulecos Introduces an Device for Cigar Preservation and Tasting
Hulecos is a Swiss company that has developed a handheld device that will help cigar passsionados elevate their smoking experience to a new level.
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Tatuaje Adds Line Extensions and New PCA Cigar
Tatuaje has added two new vitolas to its Fausto brand, both 60 ring gauges.
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Hiram and Solomon Cigars Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Hiram and Solomon Cigars is celebrating its 10th anniversary with, as founder and CEO Fouad Kashouty describes, “a very special cigar.”
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Gurkha introduces Volition America among others at PCA 2025
Volition America is a premium cigar with a purpose, intended to honor America’s rich history and the sacrifices of its heroes by giving back to those who serve.
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My Father Debuts First Honduran-made Cigar
The Blue was a highly anticipated release that was met with high praise at the 2025 PCA trade show in New Orleans. It is the first release out of the company’s new factory in Honduras.
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DBL Cigars Unveils the Chengo and 12th Anniversary
DBL Cigars has been working on a project for the past five years and Francisco Almonte’s painstaking efforts came to fruition this past weekend at the 2025 PCA trade show in New Orleans.
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La Aurora 120 Anniversary Cigar
October 2023 will mark La Aurora cigar company’s 120th year of making premium cigars, making them the oldest cigar company in the Dominican Republic. The company has released a commemorative cigar, 120 Anniversary, to celebrate the milestone.
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America’s Biggest Cigar Events in 2023
Festival Calendar: America’s Biggest Cigar Events in April and May 2023
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The Brick House Cigar Shop
The Brick House Cigar Shop is a beautiful cigar store and lounge nestled in the quaint town of Wykoff, New Jersey.
Read More: The Brick House Cigar Shop
At Earth’s End
At Earth’s End was built on the pillars of camaraderie, civility, and adventure for an experience that nurtures the spirit of what makes us feel alive.
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Gurkha Solidifies its Future
Jim Colucci has been working tirelessly to refresh the Gurkha Cigars brand since he took over as president and CEO of the company back in January, 2019.
Read More: Gurkha Solidifies its Future
Villiger returned to the PCA
After a three-year hiatus, Villiger decided to return to the PCA trade show, but with a new focus.
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