Today, the sad news reaches the branch and cigar lovers all around the world that José Orlando Padrón, founder of Padrón Cigars, passed away at the age of 91, surrounded by his family.
Charity & Community Award 2017: General Cigar Company Inc.
In a decision made by the jury, the distinction for extraordinary socially responsible and charitable accomplishments this year went to General Cigar Company, Inc.
Cigar Sense Awarded Cigar Ambassador Trophy 2017
The Ambassador award, the distinction awarded for special services in the promotion of cigar culture, conferred by the Cigar Journal jury, this year went to the online service Cigar Sense.
Outstanding Art 2017: Cigar Rings, SRL
There’s hardly a passionado who hasn’t come across the products of Cigar Rings – although often without knowing it.
Best Cigar Accessory 2017: Boveda Humidity Control
Each year with its Cigar Trophy Awards, Cigar Journal honors the great knowledge, dedication and hard work of those working in the cigar industry.
Best Cigar Lounge 2017: Blend Bar With Davidoff Cigars
Winning the category of Best Cigar lounge, one of the most competitive Cigar Trophy awards of the year, is the Blend Bar with Davidoff Cigars, located in Indianapolis, US.
Sabor Havana to Host the 15th Annual Cigar Event, “Smoke This”
Sabor Havana Cigars is ready to host their 15th annual end of year event, which brings together cigar aficionados, industry notables, and influencers.
VegaFina Launches Limited Year of the Dog Cigar
VegaFina is set to launch a new limited edition to celebrate the Chinese new year, the “Year of the Dog”.
Oliva Set to Release Limited Edition Serie V Melanio Cigar
Oliva Cigars announced the release of a new limited edition cigar within their Serie V Melanio line but made of a different blend than the regular line.
Habanos Introduces Línea Retro: Metal Cases With Nostalgic Flair
Partagás Capitols and Romeo y Julieta Club Kings are the two cigars that will be the first ones to be available within the new Línea Retro, a new design concept launched by Habanos this week.
Habanos S.A.: New Strategic Marketing Director Announced
Habanos, S.A. announced that Mr. Rodrigo González Jiménez was appointed as new Strategic Marketing Director.
2018 Cigar Cruise to go Ashore in La Romana, Dominican Republic
Rocky Patel’s annually held cigar cruise event week will not take place on a cruise ship next year but go ashore at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic.
