The man behind the UK’s largest New World cigar importer has been recognised for a lifetime’s work in the industry. Scott Vines, owner of Tor Imports, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Cigars, Ale, Scotch and Coffee
Stepping into the basement, I’m greeted by a sexy bar – and the sweet sounds of Stevie Ray Vaughan coming from the speakers.
Boutique Smokes: Mike Choi
When a man who has spent his working life learning all there is to know about Cuban cigars opens a New-World-cigar business, it’s time to take note.
Mike Choi – who was runner up in Cuba’s prestigious Habanosommelier International Contest and worked at the award-winning Sahakian cigar lounge in London’s Bulgari hotel for several years – is the face behind Boutique Smokes, a new UK business aiming to bring exciting New-World smokes directly to customers.
ONE MAN’S MISSION – RÉGIS BROERSMA
A GLOBAL DECISION MAKER FOR SCANDINAVIAN TOBACCO GROUP TAKES TIME – AND YET ANOTHER ONLINE MEETING – TO DISCUSS THE WAY AHEAD … It is quite tricky to cover the whole world all in one day – not that I have ever tried. But Régis Broersma has. It is a regular day at the office for him.…
Oriental Cigar Gin – Latest Project By UK Author
Nick Hammond – author of Around The World in 80 Cigars, host of the podcast of the same name and long-time Cigar Journal writer – has launched a brand new cigar gin.
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.
Worldwide Launch of The News Ramon Allones Allones No.2
UK’s simultaneous live broadcast of worldwide launch of news Ramon Allones Allones No.2, Limited Edition 2019.
World First Online Robert Graham Zoom Tasting With Joya De Nicaragua
In what is believed to be a world first, Scotland’s Robert Graham 1874 cigar and whisky specialist has taken online cigar tasting sessions to a new level.
The Tobacco Man
Alejandro Turrent has a Toro-sized cigar permanently clamped between his pearly white teeth, and his lips are never far from a grin.
Exclusive Book extract of Nick Hammond new book: Back to School
Back to School IT’S never a good look, the red-faced, sweat-dripping one. Especially at breakfast. But Nicaragua will do that to you, especially if you have to move around at all. And this morning, I do have to move around. Not dusting myself off for a marathon you understand, or taking part…
SPECTACULAR SCOTTISH EVENT UNITES CIGAR AND WHISKY GIANTS
Makers, manufacturers, enthusiasts and experts gather on the lawns of Robert The Bruce’s ancestral home to pay homage to the dram – and the cigar… THE incredible backdrop of a historic Scottish stately home framed the nation’s greatest ever cigar and whisky collaboration in July– and arguably one of the greatest ever held on the…
HUGE NEW HAVANA BOOK PUBLISHED SOON BY ASSOULINE
ASSOULINE, publishers of high-end, luxury books, has released a remarkable new cigar book.